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Sharing with you guys our ongoing project! You can see that this house is incredibly transforming!

Buying a Home For The First Time: What to Know If you plan on buying a home for the first time and are feeling a little overwhelmed, you are not alone. Buying a home is the most significant financial decision many people have ever made. It makes sense to cautiously approach the process and strive… Read more: Buying a House For The First Time: Tips For Home Buyers

In 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired a powerful movement with his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Through his passion and determination, he sparked interest, ambition, and courage in his audience. Today, reflecting on his message encourages many of us to think about our own dreams, goals, beliefs, and aspirations. For many Americans, one… Read more: How to Make the Dream of Homeownership a Reality This Year

THE CORONAVIRUS pandemic that took over much of 2020 led to some unexpected outcomes in the housing market. After a brief initial period of low activity in home sales, homebuyer activity vastly outweighed available homes throughout much of the U.S. for the remainder of the year as people sought more space, ideal home features and affordability. Now,… Read more: What to Expect From the Housing Market in 2021

Each new year brings the promise of a fresh start, and after a long, hard 2020, many of us may be more ready than ever to embrace the hope that January brings. Perhaps organizing your home is on your resolutions list for the new year. If you’d like to get started but don’t know what… Read more: 9 Projects to Kick-Start Organizing for the New Year

Whether you’re buying an investment property or a personal residence, the first time you purchase a house can be really daunting. It seems like there are so many things to consider and so many things that can go wrong. Plus, you’ve probably heard a bunch of horror stories and know how fast the market is… Read more: 6 Easy Ways To Simplify Your First Home Purchase

This house was a foreclosed home that was vacant for ~two years. We initially had concerns regarding the foundation of the house as there was separation from the interior walls and ceiling and hired a structural engineer to inspect the home. The foundation was determined to be ok and the cracks were the result of… Read more: Throwback Thursday Project

Once you’ve had your offer accepted, the home inspection is one of the final steps to navigate before you can close and move into your new home. It also represents an opportunity to confirm you’re buying the quality of house you expected, and negotiate to make sure you’re still getting the best deal. And good… Read more: Negotiating After the Home Inspection: 8 Tips to Get the Best Deal

As any real estate agent knows, leads are the lifeblood to success. This is why it is no secret that a high percentage of most agents’ time is dedicated to uncovering possible leads via as many conduits as possible.  That being said, all leads are not created equal. Some leads roll in thanks to expensive… Read more: Investors: A Real Estate Agent’s Most Powerful Partnership

Buying a home is an important – and exciting – decision. After all, having a place to call your own, to raise your family in, to do as you wish with no landlord to answer to are all motivating factors in starting the process. But, in addition to these emotional reasons, buying a home can… Read more: How Pre-Qualification Can Help You Get Your Dream Home

Credit scores are powerful indicators of creditworthiness and the likelihood of default, especially when applying for mortgages, credit cards, and auto loans, or when renting real estate and buying insurance. Your score can dramatically affect the cost of credit, because the price and terms you receive are (fortunately or unfortunately) based on this score. The… Read more: Why Credit Scores Matter & How to Improve Them

A successful investment business is a team effort. The best real estate teams win the most—and the best leaders surround themselves with smart, diverse, and driven people. Building a great team can seem daunting, but it’s incredibly important at any stage of the game—especially early on. Yes, your team will evolve as your business evolves—but… Read more: Gather Your Dream Team: Must-Have Real Estate Team Members

Any seasoned real estate agent or market observer will tell you that all real estate markets go through cycles. Your local market is no different. If you’re considering a home sale or purchase, you’ll want to identify your market’s cycle to take advantage of the best timing for buying or selling. Whether you are looking… Read more: How to Take Advantage of a Seller’s Market

Fall in love with this spacious 1/2 acre home! Located south of Artesia, in the Atoka neighborhood. This home is newly renovated & ready for your most motivated of buyers. Over-sized carport with storage area, and fenced front yard w/ room for kids & pets. Central heating and cooling, 3 bed, and 1 bath home… Read more: 1 Mockingbird Lane

All offers are not created equally. It cannot be stated enough just how important it is to choose the right offer, not just the one with the highest price. The right offer is one that actually closes and allows you to move on from the transaction. The wrong offer has an unexpected problem at the… Read more: The Five biggest drawbacks of a Lender-Financed Offer

One of the biggest questions on everyone’s minds these days is: What’s going to happen to the housing market in the second half of the year? Based on recent data on the economy, unemployment, real estate, and more, many economists are revising their forecasts for the remainder of 2020 – and the outlook is extremely encouraging.… Read more: What Are Experts Saying About the Rest of 2020?

As financially damaging as the mortgage collapse of 2009 was, it wasn’t nearly as widespread as what we are currently facing. There are many people in various sectors who are currently not earning a paycheck or generating income. Savings have been exhausted and paying everyday bills has become more difficult. Fortunately, the government has thrown… Read more: What To Do If You Can’t Make Your Next Mortgage Payment

📣🚨PROGRESS POST🚨📣 Hey guys, hope everyone had a happy Independence Day! We wanted to give a little insight on one of our teams latest projects. Stucco and painting are almost complete and it already looks like a whole new house. We can’t wait to share the finished project with you all. If you or anyone… Read more: Property Coming Soon

Home insurance is one of the best ways to protect your home and belongings from theft or damage. Home insurance can cover damage, theft of personal possessions, accidental damage you could cause to another’s property (i.e., fire), and injuries to visitors while on your property. Choosing the best home insurance policy requires careful consideration, and… Read more: 6 FACTORS THAT AFFECT YOUR HOME INSURANCE RATES

Tackle one task per day and you’ll be more organized in no time. Getting your home and space organized can help you feel more in control of your environment. That sense of order can reduce stress, help you focus on your own well-being and achieve your other goals. Follow these tips to organize your whole… Read more: 10 Tips for Organizing Your Whole House

Now that many of us have spent several weeks living inside, we’ve become quite familiar with our homes — in some cases, maybe too familiar. If you were planning to move before COVID-19, and still plan to do so when the timing is right, you might want to take this time to reflect on what’s working… Read more: Looking for a New Place? Use This Time to Create Your Wishlist

Starting to daydream about dining under the stars? Make that dream a beautiful patio reality. For many homeowners, the patio borders on magical: a place to relax, entertain, cook out and take a break from the day-to-day. It’s surrounded by vibrant hues, and a meal prepared in an outdoor kitchen somehow tastes better than anything that comes… Read more: How to Plan the Perfect Patio

Because you want to enjoy your space now without added fuss. Spring is the perfect time to open up the windows in your house and clean every surface inch, but there’s no reason to spend more time on this task than necessary. Use these tips to quickly get your home spic and span. Have a… Read more: Spring Cleaning 101: Make It Fast, Easy and Effective

Spruce up your space and keep your kids from climbing the walls — double win! While the kids are out of school, the adults are doing everything they can to keep their little ones safe and healthy at home — and find creative ways to alleviate the boredom and frustration they may be feeling after… Read more: Do It Together: 5 Home Projects for You and Your Household Helpers

WFH is the new normal for many Americans. Here’s how to get your workspace functioning well — and looking great. With social distancing mandates in effect across much of the country, many people working in industries deemed “non-essential” are doing their work from home. And while the constant stream of COVID-19 news, in addition to… Read more: 5 Ways to Make Your Home Office Work (Even if It’s Your Kitchen)

This house was one of the first projects we were able to flip.  After our team came up with the interior design of each room and what needed to be added or removed, we were pleased with the end result of our teams hard work.  We all came together to stage the finish product and… Read more: Before & After House Flip

There hasn’t been a new episode of Friends in yeeeears, but people still love and watch it. It’s timeless, and there’s at least a scene or two in each episode that resonates with people forever.They just nailed certain life situations so well… What they didn’t realize, though, is how much some of the scenes capture… Read more: 26 Times Friends Nailed What It’s Like To Be A Real Estate Agent

                                        If you spend a decent amount of time on BiggerPockets, you likely have a good idea of what it takes to flip a house. Buy it cheap, fix it up fast (and cheap if possible),… Read more: Expert Tips and Tricks for Successfully Flipping Houses

  <img src=https://airbnbuniverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Airbnb-Amenities-Post-Image.jpg alt=”Airbnb Amenities” class=wp-image-4504 srcset=”https://airbnbuniverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Airbnb-Amenities-Post-Image.jpg 930w, https://airbnbuniverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Airbnb-Amenities-Post-Image-600×258.jpg 600w, https://airbnbuniverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Airbnb-Amenities-Post-Image-300×129.jpg 300w, https://airbnbuniverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Airbnb-Amenities-Post-Image-768×330.jpg 768w” sizes=”(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px”> Do you want to rise above your competition? Then you need to look at the Airbnb amenities you provide. The rental business has hard competition and you need to leave as many guests satisfied upon checkout. Airbnb… Read more: How To Improve Your Airbnb Amenities

  <img src=https://airbnbuniverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Airbnb-Amenities-Post-Image.jpg alt=”Airbnb Amenities” class=wp-image-4504 srcset=”https://airbnbuniverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Airbnb-Amenities-Post-Image.jpg 930w, https://airbnbuniverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Airbnb-Amenities-Post-Image-600×258.jpg 600w, https://airbnbuniverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Airbnb-Amenities-Post-Image-300×129.jpg 300w, https://airbnbuniverse.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Airbnb-Amenities-Post-Image-768×330.jpg 768w” sizes=”(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px”> Do you want to rise above your competition? Then you need to look at the Airbnb amenities you provide. The rental business has hard competition and you need to leave as many guests satisfied upon checkout. Airbnb… Read more: How To Improve Your Airbnb Amenities

Such a fun time our team had with this house.  We got to knock down some walls, which created such a more spacious home.  The master bath and kitchen was our favorite part on this project.  Looking for some more houses to add to our to do list! We buy “as is” houses.  Give us… Read more: House Transformation Post

As we come to a close on the first week that most of us in the US are self-quarantining due to the COVID-19 outbreak (also known as coronavirus), we’ve already begun to feel the effects on the real estate industry. Direct marketing, physical face-to-face meetings are very much being put on hold. Not all agents… Read more: How COVID-19 Is Changing The Real Estate Industry

When you’ve got extra money in your budget for financial goals, should you allocate it toward aggressive debt payoff or invest it? Financial experts love to point to math that shows investing is usually the best place for your money, but that decision proves complicated. In most cases, you should eliminate high-interest debts like high-interest… Read more: The Debt Snowball Method, FIRE, and Real Estate Investing

  Just another preview of  one of our earlier projects our team has completed.  We are happy to tell you, this project has been turned into a cozy home for our buyer.  We are looking for properties that are distressed, under market value, and/or need to sell quickly.  Call us today with any leads you… Read more: Before & After Pictures on House Rehab

                                          With COVID-19 spreading rapidly across the United States and the world, our lives have temporarily changed both health-wise and economically. While the real estate market at the moment seems relatively unscathed, will it remain… Read more: How Coronavirus Could Harm the Real Estate Market With an Oil Price War

                                          One of the biggest worries of new house flippers is what happens when they can’t sell their flips. It’s a legitimate fear…but one you don’t need to have if you just take a few… Read more: How to Save Your House Flips When They Don’t Sell

Being able to quickly and accurately estimate a rehab is one of the skills every real estate investor should have. When a potential deal comes along, you have to be able to move quickly with your analysis because someone else is often right on your tail. Many times you will need to go to the… Read more: How to Quickly Estimate a Rehab: 10 Items to Note on a Property’s Exterior

An important piece of the real estate puzzle hinges on building a strong team. This is why in addition to our network of agents, lenders, attorneys, and brokers, we are always on the lookout for great contractors to partner with. Below is some more insight on what we are looking for along with a number… Read more: Seeking High-Quality Contractors to Join Our Team

If you are a real estate investor looking to purchase wholesale properties or partner on joint venture projects, look no further. Our team has the experience, know-how, and infrastructure to offer you opportunities in your real estate investment endeavors. No matter if you are looking for a rehab project to work on or you are… Read more: Are you Looking to Grow Your Real Estate Investment Opportunities?

What cool, yet unconventional, home additions can homeowners and real estate investors add for additional appeal to their property?  Adding the right improvements can result in huge profits for any investor. Home additions and improvements are constantly a source of controversy in the real estate community. Green real estate investors and regular homeowners frequently and… Read more: Cool Home Additions To Bank On

It is coming along! Can’t wait to share our finished results with you guys for this project. Almost done and ready to become a home for someone. Here is a few shots of some of the updates. Keep an eye out for our other projects progress pictures coming soon to you guys. Looking to add… Read more: Project Update!!

Homeowners find themselves in the position of having to sell their home fast for any number of reasons. For example, there are times when family obligations require you to move out of state with little warning. Maybe a job relocation takes you to a new area. Or a personal situation has arisen, putting homeowners on… Read more: Situations We Can Help Home Sellers With

Here is another one of our several projects.  Our team is amazing!  Take a look at a few before and after pictures of this house we helped turn into a home for a new family!  We have a couple of projects going on and are looking for a couple more before the month ends.  Call… Read more: House Tranformation Before and After

Your home can serve as a great investment. Not only can a home serve as a place to reside but you can actually make a return on your investment. But, the trick is… how can you make a return on your investment without breaking the bank? Believe it or not, it can be done! With… Read more: 15 DIY Projects to Increase Your Home Value

Check out one of our earlier projects! This is just one of the several flips we have completed.  We have some in progress, with more on the way and are looking to offer a few private lending opportunities in the near future.  If you or anyone you know is interested, call us today to find… Read more: House Flipping Before and After Pics

There is almost nothing in real estate that is straightforward. Even the most basic transactions have a snag with the title or something in the closing process that throws you a curveball. This is only heightened if the previous owner passes away. Conveying ownership in this scenario can tack on several months to the process… Read more: Buying Or Selling Real Estate After It Is Conveyed

                                    In 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. led and inspired a powerful movement with his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. Through his passion and determination, he sparked interest, ambition, and courage in his audience. Today, reflecting on… Read more: Make the Dream of Homeownership a Reality in 2020

Check out one of our team’s projects. Doing the outside painting early this week. Just a little bit more to do before this awesome 3 bed 2 bath 1031 sqft home is ready. If you are interested in being the new owner of this completely remolded home, give us a call today @ (575)733-0330. (I… Read more: Project Update

This project took tremendous imagination, as a fire completely destroyed this house. Our team was amazing constructing each room from scratch. The finish product not only made our team proud, but a small family as well. This family trusted us in making this house a home for them. We loved being a part of a… Read more: Fire Damaged Rehab Project Before and After

As a real estate investor and coach, I constantly get the question “how much profit should I make on my rental property?” While it’s a great question, the answer isn’t always straightforward. In this article, I will go deep into what’s involved with answering that very personal question as well as pose some thought-provoking questions… Read more: How Much Profit Should You Make on a Rental Property?

Selling a home? Which offer will you accept? When you put your home up for sale you’ll attract all types of offers. The most notable difference between these offers is normally financing, and how buyers intend to pay for their purchase. So what types of bids might you get? Which are the best choices for… Read more: Selling a Home: How to Choose Between 5 Different Offers

There are a handful of subtle things you should be doing if you are selling your property. Some of these are common sense but all of them can have a tremendous impact on your bottom line. Even in a seller’s market, it is not enough to list your home and wait for the offers to roll… Read more: 4 Things To Consider When You Are Selling A Property

What are the best real estate lead generation options today? Where and how can real estate agents, investors and other related industry professionals generate more leads for buying, selling and renting properties? What are some of the little known benefits, and pitfalls of common real estate lead generation channels today? Here are 12 ways for real estate… Read more: Real Estate Lead Generation 101

The real estate industry caters to independent strategies. For every investor, there is another way to go about conducting business. Some may prefer to utilize the convenience of technology while others want to maintain personal relationships. However, for one reason or another, there remains a void between these two independent strategies. Smart investors will figure… Read more: Technology vs. People Skills: Which Real Estate Strategies Will Win?

“Investment is most intelligent when most business like” – Warren Buffett If investing is better when conducted most business like, does it mean that more real estate investors ought to be investing in a more businesslike fashion? Should every real estate investor be investing as a business? What does that really mean? What does it look… Read more: Real Estate Investing As A Business

Many people are still wondering whether or not real estate is one of the best investment strategies for long-term wealth building. Is investing in homes still a smart investment for the average individual? Is a home still the best investment of a lifetime for most Americans? If so, why are some pessimists still questioning the rebound… Read more: Housing Still The Best Investment Tool Of A Lifetime