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Don’t Stall the Mortgage Process

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  You know how tough it is to qualify for a mortgage. Proof you’ve got a long-term job with ample income. A credit score to the moon. Your life’s savings as a down payment. More cash stashed away. A debt-to-income ratio to die for. For some, tax returns for the last two years. You’ve been … Continued

5 Rental Property Renovations

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5 Popular Renovations for Rental Properties It’s that time again: your property has been vacated and is due for an upgrade. You may have an opportunity to raise your rental price in the current market, or you may be struggling to retain good quality tenants. Whatever your reason, it’s helpful to know which renovations will … Continued

Hot New Color Obsession

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Is it gray? Blue? Green? It’s all of them wrapped up in your new color obsession, and it’s going to have you running to Home Depot for a can (or 10!) in 3…2…1. Behr’s first-ever Color of the Year, dubbed “In the Moment,” isn’t just a great option for refreshing your interior or exterior, it’s … Continued

Tenant’s Rights During a Foreclosure

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Question: My wife and I and our two teen-age children have rented a nice house near the high-school for many years. We have religiously paid the rent on a timely basis. We just learned that our landlord’s bank is about to foreclose on the house. Where does that leave us? Will we be thrown out? … Continued

Are You Really Cut Out To Be A Landlord?

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Are You Really Cut Out To Be A Landlord? The idea of buying an investment property to rent out and collect some passive income sounds good, does it not? After all, being a landlord is one of the greatest and most time-tested ways to build long-term wealth. Especially when rents just keep on rising, which … Continued

Plan Early for Retirement and Inheritance

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Question: We are nearing retirement, and are becoming concerned about our future, and the future of our children. Going through our books and records in preparation of our 2016 tax returns, we began to wonder what we should be doing now to make sure that there will be no surprises that can affect our future … Continued

Wow Home Buyers With These 5 Front Yard Landscaping Tips

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Your front yard is the red carpet inviting buyers into the beauty that is your home. If it’s rugged, messy and unkempt, buyers will take one look and then keep on driving to the next property on their list. Don’t let that happen by making your front yard luscious and as amazing as the inside … Continued

4 Ways To Deal With A Frustrating Tenant In Rhode Island

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Are you a landlord with frustrating tenants? You’re not alone. Many landlords find out the hard way that they have frustrating tenants in one of their rental properties. In this article, we’re sharing 4 ways to deal with a frustrating tenant in Rhode Island and in the Mass zip code. If you own a rental … Continued

The Surprising Truth Of Being A Landlord In Rhode Island

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Do you own a rental property in Rhode Island? Make sure you know the surprising truth of being a landlord in Rhode Island because it’s not always what you think it’s going to be… Owning a rental property seems like a great idea. You buy it cheap, you find a tenant, and then you profit … Continued

When A Lease Option Comes To An End

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When A Lease Option Comes To An End Question: Two years ago, when we were having difficulty selling our house, we entered into a lease option. Our prospective purchaser agreed to move in, pay rent for two years, and then have the right to buy the property at the end of that term. It now … Continued