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Your home is likely your biggest investment. Having the proper insurance coverage is a must to ensure your financial stability in the future. Here are five ways to tell if you have the proper amount of insurance on your home. Get an Appraisal Done It's not uncommon...

Are you ready to sell your home through an auction? If so, you may be interested in knowing how to have your home properly insured before having people tour the house and possibly make offers. In addition to learning about the best ways to be sure that you have your...

When it comes to understanding fair market value in real estate, it’s not the easiest thing to do because it can be quite confusing, for many reasons. A quick definition of fair market value is that it’s an estimated price for which real estate would cost during a...

The loss of a loved one is always difficult and it is not uncommon for grieving family members to find themselves feeling lost or confused regarding how to best manage the departed's estate. With so many concerns and situations that may require attention, lacking a...

Most real estate investors have considered purchasing property at an auction. In fact, auctions have become very popular in recent years. There was a time when only seasoned investors bought properties at auctions, but the information provided on the internet these...

Tom Jordan brings home wealth of information and networking after taking part in the NAA International Auctioneers Conference & Show in Jacksonville, Fla. Raleigh, NC July 24, 2018 – Raleigh auctioneer and real estate broker Tom Jordan, of Carolina Auction &...

The Demand Side of Auctions The best way to ensure the long-term viability of the auction business is to attract and retain financially stable auction buyers. With baby boomers retiring and starting to downsize, two generations comprise the bulk of these potential...

The auction industry has undergone dramatic changes in the past two decades.  Technology has allowed auction companies to reach millions of potential bidders who can compete from anywhere in the world.  Seamless shipping options deliver auction items to these bidders...

How Technology is Transforming the Auction World Technology has changed the auction world dramatically in recent years.  The internet, smart phones, worldwide shipping with tracking capability, and electronic payment methods have created a new world in which the...

Buying Real Estate at Auction Not that long ago, real estate auctions occurred on courthouse steps with a handful of attendees bidding in hopes of acquiring investment properties at deeply discounted prices.  Tax sales and foreclosures ruled the day. Today, those...