Blog | Carrie Schwartz

A basic guide to real estate investing

While real estate investing can be a lucrative opportunity, if you don’t know what you’re facing, things can quickly get out of hand. To help you get started, here are some ways you can get into real estate investing: Real estate investment trusts (REITs) Consider these like mutual funds, but ...

Make the Home Selling Process Quick and Simple

Let's face it – selling a home may prove to be a long, arduous process, particularly for those who are listing a residence for the first time. Fortunately, we're here to help you simplify the home selling journey and ensure you can enjoy a pleasant home selling experience. Now, let's take ...

Fix It or Leave It As Is?

When you’re preparing your home for sale, you obviously want your property to look its best for buyers. That means fixing things that are broken, and, possibly, making a few improvements. But, how do you decide whether to invest in fixing or improving something versus just leaving it as is?Say, for ...

The difference between assessed value & fair market value

As you venture into the world of real estate, you may hear the terms assessed value and fair market value quite often. Even though they may seem similar, the terms differ greatly, so having a good understanding between the two can give you a better grasp of each concept during ...