Paul & Krista Docauer's Blog Posts

Key Elements of Single-Family Investments

The Key Elements of Single-Family Rental Investments  Single-family rentals (SFRs) are established as a compelling investment opportunity in the real estate market, offering a unique blend of

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Smart Living Automation

Smart living with home automation  In today's fast-paced world, home automation is becoming increasingly popular among homeowners seeking to enhance convenience and reduce energy costs. With

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Is a written buyer's agreement necessary? You decide

Beginning August 17, 2024, many agents will be required to enter into a written agreement with a buyer before touring a home either in-person or through a live virtual tour and buyers should be

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A Few Homeowner Strategies to Minimize Gain & Maximize Proceeds

The gain on the sale of your home is determined by the price you sell the home, less selling expenses, less the price you paid for it, plus the capital improvements made during the time you owned

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Discovering Tax Credits That Enhance Homeowner Benefits

Owning a home not only provides a sense of stability and pride but also opens doors to potential tax benefits. As a homeowner, understanding tax credits can significantly impact your financial well

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A few great ideas to add value, & a few not so great ideas that subtract value

Making Sense of Home Improvements: What Adds Value? Before diving into renovation projects, it's important to understand which upgrades are likely to boost your home's value and which ones may

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Baby Boomers shaping trends.

As the first groups of baby boomers gracefully rides the wave of aging, they are setting new trends in the housing market, giving birth to what experts fondly refer to as the "Silver Tsunami." This

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Navigating Closing Costs During a Home Sale

Navigating Closing Costs During Your Home Sale  Typical closing costs can vary depending on what is customary in an area, the mortgage type, property value, and other factors.  The

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Capital Improvements to save on Taxes when selling your home... Yes Please

Avoid Taxes by Keeping Track of Improvements Keeping track of capital improvements to your home can help you avoid taxes later down the road when you sell it.Some homeowners don't even consider

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Protect yourself with a new construction home inspection

Protect yourself with a new construction inspection Builders of new homes offer or are required to warrant their work for a specified period.  Municipal inspections are generally required

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Rethinking Backup Offers

Rethinking Backup Offers Like with any profession, there are tools and techniques available to help with particular situations.  They might be more popular at certain times and might

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Write a WINNING OFFER in today's market.

Sales in February 2023 were up 14.5% month over month and still down 22.6% year over year according to the NAR Housing Snapshot.  The median sales price dipped 0.2% to $363,000 and there

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