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3 Things to do Before Buying Your First Investment Property in Stockton

April 12, 2023

Real estate is an asset class that allows nearly anyone to create steady income streams and build a portfolio that provides a healthy investment return. Whether you imagine yourself as a landlord with one property to manage or a real estate mogul with vast holdings, buying an investment property is an overwhelming proposition when you … Continued

5 Things to Know About Selling Your House Without an Agent in Stockton

April 12, 2023

By Lorelie Adebes

There are many reasons sellers consider selling on their own as an FSBO, yet FSBO sales have decreased from 15 percent to only 8 percent of sales over the past few decades. Furthermore, of those that do sell, they sell for an average of 26 percent less. Considering the abysmal statistics for those who attempt … Continued

How to Sell a House With No Equity in Stockton

April 12, 2023

By Lorelie Adebes

Equity is a driving force in building wealth, and selling your house before building any equity can be disheartening and sometimes leaves sellers owing money at the closing table. So read on as we explore selling a house with no equity in Stockton. Short Sale After attaining the approval of their lender to sell for … Continued

Pros and Cons of Rent to Own Housing In Stockton

February 17, 2023

By Lorelie Adebes

Home Ownership Trends Are Shifting… Keep Reading To Find Out How They Might Make Owning A Home In Stockton Even Easier… Credit-score-based mortgages… they were once the primary way of buying a house… but these traditional methods of purchasing a home are becoming less common than in decades past. The American Dream is shifting and the … Continued

The Costs of Rent to Own Housing – For the Stockton California Area

February 10, 2023

By Lorelie Adebes

Owning a home — it’s part of the American Dream! Home ownership gives a sense of freedom, security, and permanence. Americans dream of growing up, finding a home, and starting a family; they dream of owning their own piece of land and proudly knowing “it’s mine.” Millions of families want a nice home, a white … Continued

Things To Look For When Renting To Own A Home In Stockton California

February 3, 2023

By Lorelie Adebes

Renting to own a home in Stockton, or any city for that matter, isn’t a new concept… but the whole process of “renting to own a house” is a process that most people have questions about. Well, you’re in the right place! This article will walk you through what to look for if you’re looking for … Continued

Why Rent When You Can Own in Stockton California?

January 27, 2023

By Lorelie Adebes

Why rent when you can own in Stockton California? Great question! If you’re looking for Stockton houses for rent you may want to consider your other options as a potential homeowner in the Stockton area. Most locals who are looking for homes to rent in Stockton are likely looking at renting as their only option … Continued

Renting An Apartment vs Renting A House in Stockton

January 20, 2023

By Lorelie Adebes

So, you’re looking for a place to rent in Stockton? As you’ve already seen… there are a lot of options in the Stockton area for housing. All the way from apartments in Stockton to rental houses in Stockton… condos… mobile homes, and more. But if you’re struggling to decide if you want to rent an … Continued

5 Unexpected Costs You May Face When Selling Your House in Stockton

January 13, 2023

By Lorelie Adebes

Proper planning can allow you to avoid the shock and consequences of the actual costs of selling your house. In addition, this data can serve you by helping you make an educated decision about the best sales method for your circumstances. So read on as we explore these five unexpected costs you may face when … Continued

Do I Earn Equity With A Rent To Own Agreement? – Stockton Rent To Own Program

January 13, 2023

By Lorelie Adebes

This question comes up again and again… and honestly, the answer this question has changed in recent years based on new laws enacted that affect what a home owner can do when they’re selling their house under a rent to own agreement. One of the big benefits of owning a house is that you (hopefully) … Continued

Are You Required To Buy The House In A Rent To Own Home Contract? – Stockton Rent To Own Program

January 6, 2023

By Lorelie Adebes

A really common question and concern from people looking at renting to own a Stockton house is “are you required to buy the house in a rent to own home contract ?” at the end of the rental term. As an example… … lets say you found a great Stockton rent to own home and … Continued

5 Challenges of Selling Your House in the Winter in Stockton

January 6, 2023

By Lorelie Adebes

Sellers face many challenges, from deciding which sales method suits their circumstances to when to list their house on the market. Winter can bring the need to change your approach to how you handle a variety of tasks. If you’re selling your house in Stockton during this season, information about handling these tests of fortitude … Continued

How to Improve Tenant Retention in Stockton

December 30, 2022

By Lorelie Adebes

Anyone can become a landlord. But not everyone knows how to find and keep quality tenants. To help increase your overall ROI, we have put together some ideas to help improve tenant retention! In the simplest terms, the more turnovers you have, the more days your property will be vacant. The more days your property sits … Continued

Houses For Rent By Owner In Stockton – 4 Reasons Why Rent-to-Own Is Better

December 30, 2022

By Lorelie Adebes

If you’re looking for houses for rent by owner in Stockton, have you considered rent to own? Rent-to-own gives you the best of both worlds… and you don’t need amazing credit to do it! Given the choice between renting and rent-to-own, we believe that rent-to-own is often a better choice. In this blog post, we’ll … Continued

Why You Should Diversify in Stockton

December 30, 2022

By Lorelie Adebes

Investments come in all shapes and sizes. The investors who see the most profit, boast a diversified, and intelligently put-together portfolio. In this post, we will explain exactly why you should diversify and what you can do to get started! Why Should I Diversify? When you diversify your portfolio, real estate or otherwise, you are … Continued