Blogs by Author - Ryan Fitzgerald

Nov 8, 2023 • 10 min read

15 Safest Cities in Florida [2023 Data]

The Sunshine State is home to over 21 million people for a reason mild winters, beautiful beaches, and no income tax. The list goes on. Whether youre looking to move across the country or the county, learn about the safest cities in Florida so you can make the best choice for your family. We did the heavy lifting to help you figure it out We took the 60 largest cities in Florida by population an

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Nov 11, 2020 9 min read

15 Things to Look For When Buying a House

With so many factors that go into it, knowing what to look for when buying a house can help you stay focused and confident in your purchase. Many homebuyers find that buying a house can be stressful and overwhelming, to say the least. Where does one even begin How do you narrow down your choices from thousands of houses for sale to that one home that is perfect for you and your family Purchasing

Nov 9, 2020 7 min read

5 Takeaways: What Does Pending Mean in Real Estate?

What Does Pending Mean in Real EstateHere are 5 key takeaways that can help you understand what a pending status means when looking at homes for sale online. If you arrived at this blog post you have likely been searching home listings and come across a few whose status read as pending or contingent Maybe youre interested in a home thats listed aspendingand are wondering if you can still make an

Nov 5, 2020 9 min read

How Long Does it Take To Build a House

How long does it take to build a house Seven months is the average amount of time it takes to build a house. This data comes to us from the Census Bureau and the National Association of Home Builders. There are a lot of pros and cons to building a home and we dive into a few of the more common questions below Althoughseven months is a US average, there are many reasons a new home may or may not m

Nov 5, 2020 6 min read

7 Best Charlotte Pizza Restaurants

What is the best spot for pizza in Charlotte We have you covered If you are a pizza connoisseur living in the Queen City you know where the best places are for a slice of pie. If you have yet to find the best pizza in Charlotte, here are 7 places you have to try. From Charlotte real estateto Charlotte Coffee shops, we love to bring you everything Charlotte The Charlotte restaurant scene is flouri

Oct 26, 2020 6 min read

7 Best Coffee Shops in Charlotte

What are the Best Coffee Shops in Charlotte Weve got you covered on the caffeine On a hunt for the Best Coffee Shop in Charlotte In this article, we take you on a caffeinated excursion, searching for Charlottes best house of Java Most coffee shops in Charlotte are dedicated to presenting both classic and innovative creations using sources and vendors who are local to the Charlotte area. While we

Oct 26, 2020 10 min read

Is The Cheapest Way to Build a House to Build It Yourself?

Is the Cheapest Way To Build a House to Build it Yourself This is a question so many people ask without fully understanding what goes into building a home or even buying a new construction home. According to the United States Census Bureau, more than 1.4 millionsingle-family homescompleted construction in September of 2020 and another 1.4 million were in the building phase. If you want to build y

Oct 26, 2020 9 min read

7 Takeaways: Selling and Buying a Home During a Divorce

In North Carolina, thedivorce rate in 2018was 8.6 for every 1,000 people. This is a decrease from 10.1 per 1,000 the state reported 10 years ago. Despite the decline, the chance of divorce is a possibility in every marriage. When getting a divorce one of the largest assets to be dealt with is the family home. Options include one party buying out the other or selling the home and dividing the proc

Oct 26, 2020 10 min read

Here's The Truth: Is a Real Estate Agent Worth the 6% Commission?

Is a Real Estate Agent worth thereal estate commission When youre ready to buy or sell,paying a Realtor to help can go a long way in helping you walk away with the highest dollar amount in your pocket, even after the Realtor gets paid These are common questions to ask your real estate agent that have fairly straightforward answers. When you consider that, in the US alone, 5.34 million homeswere s

Oct 10, 2020 10 min read

5 Key Takeaways: How to Choose a Real Estate Agent

Choosing a Real Estate Agent is one of the first steps in buying or selling a home. With hundreds of thousands of dollars involved, its important to pick the right Real Estate Agent. So, when youre trying to figure out how to choose a real estate agent, its not something to be taken lightly. Set aside sometime before you begin the buying or selling process to do some due diligence and conduct a f

Sep 26, 2020 9 min read

7 Takeaways: What is a 1031 Exchange?

A 1031 exchange is one of thebest tax-savingtools in real estate and in order to execute it correctly you will want to be sure to speak with a Certified Public Accountant CPA and read through everything you can on 1031 Exchanges There are several tax benefits to investors who participate in a 1031 exchange. When executed within the required deadlines, the 1031 exchange is a great way for investor