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Why Renting A Condo Vacation Home Is Far Better Than Booking A Hotel Room

23 June 2017
 Categories: Real Estate, Articles

Are you planning your family's next vacation and want to stay somewhere other than a hotel? If so, a condo vacation rental is a great alternative. Condo vacation rentals are actual homes that are fully furnished, and you can rent them by the week or weekend. If you are not sure if this is right for you, examine the following benefits you will experience by choosing a condo vacation rental instead of a hotel. Read More 

Get Those Millennials In The Door: Simple Tips To Attract Younger Home Buyers

11 January 2017
 Categories: Real Estate, Articles

According to the National Association of Realtors, 32 percent of all home buyers are first-time buyers. Many of these people are younger, just starting a family or finding their first job in the real world. If you're selling your home and want to attract this hot demographic, there are many simple upgrades and market strategies you can utilize that will draw in younger potential buyers. Here are a few tips and tricks that will appeal to younger, first-time home buyers: Read More 

3 Things to Examine if Viewing a House That’s Been on the Market a Long Time

10 January 2017
 Categories: , Articles

It typically takes between 10 to 70 days for a house to sell; however, this is just an average. There are a lot of factors that can affect how quickly a home sells, and there are also factors that can prevent a house from selling. If you are looking for a house and find one you like, you may want to thoroughly examine the following three things if the home has been up for sale for a long time. Read More 

3 Resale Issues You Should Consider When Buying a Condo

22 November 2016
 Categories: Real Estate, Articles

According to the NAHB, approximately half the people who purchase condos move out within six years. Unless you are buying the home in your retirement years and plan on staying there the rest of your life, there's a good chance you will be selling it at some point. Therefore, it's a good idea to shop for a condo with an eye on features that may be attractive to future buyers to avoid getting stuck with a home that won't move when the time comes to part with it. Read More 

4 Mistakes To Avoid When Apartment Hunting

6 October 2016
 Categories: Real Estate, Articles

Looking for a new place to live should be a fun and exciting time. But if you're the kind of person who has trouble making decisions or easily gets overwhelmed when weighing the pros and cons, apartment hunting can feel like a steep hill to climb. Here are four mistakes to avoid so your hunt for the perfect apartment is easy and you find a place that will make you happy for years to come. Read More 

About Me

Flipping Fixer Upper Homes

There is a lot of interest in flipping fixer upper homes, thanks in part to the various reality shows involving the subject that you can watch on TV. However, what you see on TV isn't always the reality of this type of work. My name is Mark Chavez and I have worked flipping fixer upper homes for over a decade now. While I love the work, there isn't always as much profit as they show on television and not every flip is successful. I decided to create this website to talk about the pros, cons and truths surrounding this industry. If you have been thinking about buying a home to flip, I hope my website educates you so you have a real idea as to what you can expect.