Don Martin, Author at The Reasonable REALTOR

Rent vs Buy 2023

Jun 24, 2023

Renting and buying a house are two different approaches to obtaining housing, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Here are some factors to consider...

What exactly IS a 1031 exchange in real estate?

Jun 7, 2023

What is a real estate 1031 exchange? I hear it a lot, but I’m not really sure exactly what people are talking about. A real...

Length of Time to Close My Home Sale

May 31, 2023

After I have a buyer for my house, how long does it take to close in Tennessee? In Tennessee, the timeline for closing on a...

GETTING READY FOR RETIREMENT – DIY TIP ROUNDUP – 2023

May 28, 2023

HOW TO GET READY FOR RETIREMENT – DIY TIPS – 2023 For most people, retirement feels like a long way off. But, if you don’t...

Earnest Money for my House Sale Held By Whom?

May 24, 2023

In a real estate transaction, the earnest money is typically held by a neutral third party, such as an escrow agent or a title company....

PICTURE CAPTIONS | Make Your Pix Work A Lot Harder in FSBO Listings

May 23, 2023

I have been doing this real estate for thirty eight years. And most of that time I’ve been preaching about how great captions for your...

Make Money From Home

May 20, 2023

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Top Ten Knock-out Items To Help My Home’s Appearance This Spring

May 17, 2023

I may be thinking about selling it, or I may just want to freshen it up! I am asked, almost every year, for suggestions of...

DIY Spring Maintenance on your Home for FSBO People 2023

May 8, 2023

In, out and around your house this spring and guess what! It’s 78 degrees today, the sun is out, and I am really tempted to...

Is It Harder to Buy a House now that Interest is Going Up?

Mar 29, 2023

As interest rates increase, it can potentially make it more difficult for some people to buy a house, depending on their financial situation. Here are...