Ahmad Taha

  • Ways to add value to your Home

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    Are you looking to add some equity to your property? There are a number of different ways you can do this, here are my top picks: Reconfigure (if it is financially feasible): The beautiful thing about most homes is that oftentimes the lay-out can be played with, especially if you’re buying a fixer upper. Even…

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  • Buying your first home with house hacking

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    What if there was a way to find a home for yourself without needing an exorbitant down payment or monthly mortgage? Would homeownership become more appealing to you? Well I have great news for you, through a strategy called house hacking, many people that would otherwise have a hard time qualifying for a home can…

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  • Buying your first rental property 

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    The concept of buying your first rental property can be a daunting one, especially if you’ve never owned a home before. With that said, the experience can be rewarding, fulfilling, and financially stimulating if done correctly. This is especially true for new buyers that are getting into their first home. Today I will share some…

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  • Debt to Income Ratio for young adults

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    There are many topics that I didn’t learn in high school that I wish I had. Some groundbreaking and life changing, others small and mundane. A big one that I wish I was aware of in my younger years is DTI. DTI, better known as debt-to-income ratio, is a topic rarely talked about by young…

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  • Homebuyers: 5 Ways to stand out in today’s real estate market

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      If you’re buying a home in today’s real estate market, especially in hotter markets like the northeast, you may find it’s hard to stand out with so much competition around you. The problem is, very low inventory with very high demand. This means open houses with lines down the street, bidding wars, and hurt…

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  • 5 things to ask to avoid nightmare properties

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    When it comes to the biggest purchase you might ever make in your life, it is a no-brainer that you will want to do your due diligence. By this I mean being an investigator and finding out as much relevant information as possible. Emphasis on relevant. I say this because when buying a home (especially…

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  • 5 Items worth splurging on for your home

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    When it comes to owning and maintaining a home, you quickly realize that there are certain things that are appropriate to save money on, but also certain things that may make more sense to splurge on. They old adage “buy nice or buy twice” certainly holds true for some things, emphasis on the *SOME* part.…

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  • Prepping your home for Summer Time

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    With the fierce winter temperatures finally letting up, it’s time to start preparing your home for the warm summer months. Although it seems like not much would need to be done for this time of year, now is a great time to start doing the things that are difficult to do during the cold months…

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  • Protecting your Home from the Dangers of the Winter Months

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    It’s that dreaded time a year again (or the best time of year, depending on your outlook) where we start to get ready for cold weather, snow fall, and the holidays. With many looming expenses on the horizon, that last thing you need is an unexpected winter disaster during your holiday season. In this article,…

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