Construction Tips
How to rebuild a house after a fire
“The smell is almost always the biggest issue. Getting charred wood replaced is critical.” — Mitch Coluzzi, SoldFast
By Judy Dutton • Jan 14, 2026
Real Estate Market
Markets Middle-Class Buyers Should Avoid
“If you want affordability, some of the best options are in the Rust Belt and Upper Midwest.” — Ryan Dossey, Founder, SoldFast
By G. Brian Davis • Jan 11, 2026
Real Estate Finance
The Budget You Need To Buy a House ‘As-Is’
“Foundation damage will be the single largest expense they could encounter.” — Mitch Coluzzi, SoldFast (experienced home investor)
By Allaire Conte • Dec 18, 2025
Home Selling Tips
8-week home sale prep timeline
“Painting and exterior cleaning can both take a lot of time, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth it.” — Ryan Dossey, real estate broker and Co-founder of SoldFast
By Katherine Lutge • Nov 9, 2025
Construction Tips
Drywall Every DIYer Should Know
“Cement board is used in direct wet locations with two thin layers of waterproofing membrane rolled on.” — Mitch Coluzzi, Head of Construction, SoldFast
By Tony Carrick • Jan 22, 2025
Home Owner Tips
Will a Dryer Sheet in a Mailbox Deter Bees
“An old mailman’s trick is to stick dryer sheets with linalool in vacant mailboxes to ward off bees/wasps.” — Mitch Coluzzi, Head of Construction, SoldFast
By Chris Deziel • Jan 24, 2025
Interior Design Tips
Favorite Interior Design Influencers
“They give us everything from paint colors to fixture to lightbulb color tones.” — Ryan Dossey, Co-founder, SoldFast
By Karen Dybis • Jan 29, 2025
Real Estate Market
Job Growth Could Cool Off in October
“The last time we posted on Indeed that we were hiring, we had 78 applications on the weekend.” — Ryan Dossey, SoldFast
By Panos Mourdoukoutas • Oct 29, 2024
Real Estate Finance
Harris’s $25k Down Payment Assistance
“It will increase access to homeownership, which is a good thing. With that said, it will also create an increased demand.” — Ryan Dossey, Co-founder, SoldFast
By Erin Bendig • Oct 16, 2024
Construction Tips
How To Tell If the Bones of a House Are Good
“Their honesty and willingness to share details is very telling.” — Mitch Coluzzi, head of construction at SoldFast
By Anna Baluch • Dec 4, 2025
Real Estate Market
4 Sneaky Ways HOAs Can Take Your Money
“Management fees can be tricky to spot unless you closely review your contract.” — Ryan Dossey, real estate expert with SoldFast
By G. Brian Davis • Dec 20, 2025
Real Estate Market
Top 10 Most Fun Cities in America
“You just can’t beat NOLA food and street life!” — Mike Grishman, SoldFast New Orleans
By Allaire Conte • Dec 18, 2025
Stigmatized Real Estate
How Hauntings Affect Home Sales
“A disturbing history, like murder, can affect the value of a home.” — Ryan Dossey, Co-founder, SoldFast
By Taylor Getler • Oct 22, 2025
Real Estate Finance
Remove Someone From a Mortgage
“People tend to remove themselves from mortgages when relationships or financial needs change.” — Ryan Dossey, Co-founder, SoldFast
By Marc Guberti • Jan 17, 2025
Real Estate Legal
Katy Perry’s Real Estate Legal Fight
“Never sign a document you don’t understand or have counsel on.” — Ryan Dossey, Co-founder, SoldFast
By Allaire Conte • Aug 29, 2025
Real Estate Finance
How Much Does a Home Warranty Cost?
“Home warranties are a great tool for selling a house, but they won’t cover any maintenance or normal wear and tear.” — Ryan Dossey, Co-founder, SoldFast
By Deane Biermeier • Dec 12, 2025
Real Estate Market
Real Estate’s Cruel Summer & Fall Forecast
“Seller sentiment appears to have shifted… we’ve seen a giant uptick in sellers looking to revisit offers that they previously declined.” — Ryan Dossey, Co-founder, SoldFast
By Judy Dutton • Aug 27, 2025
Real Estate Finance
How to Save For a Down Payment
“Gifts can carry tax consequences for the donor, but generally not for the person getting the funds.” — Ryan Dossey, Co-founder, SoldFast
By Dave Hansen • Jul 22, 2025
Real Estate Investing
Invest in RE in a Tariff Economy
“I always prefer newer [and] cleaner properties to stuff from the 1800s needing six figures worth of restoration.” — Ryan Dossey, Co-founder, SoldFast
By Jordan Rosenfeld • Apr 14, 2025
Real Estate Finance
Tariff-Proof Your Real Estate
“We recently had a quote from Home Depot on windows that came in around $50K. The same materials at a local window supply were $37K.” — Ryan Dossey, Co-founder, SoldFast
By Judy Dutton • Apr 10, 2025
Real Estate Investing
Dave Ramsey or Robert Kiyosaki
“While I think that there can be a place for leveraging debt to buy assets, it’s something that needs to be approached with extreme caution.” — Ryan Dossey, Co-founder, SoldFast
By Marc Guberti • Apr 17, 2025
Construction Tips
Upgrade Your Kitchen
“If your electric setup allows for it, adding under-cabinet lighting can add a lot of depth and drama for a relatively low cost.” — Ryan Dossey, Co-founder, SoldFast
By Allaire Conte • Apr 9, 2025
Syndicated from: Realtor.com
Real Estate Legal
Who handles the repairs?
“Some leases will have a dollar threshold, such as $50–100, where the landlord is responsible for anything above that amount.” — Ryan Dossey, Co-founder, SoldFast
By Shirley Gomez • Apr 7, 2025
Real Estate Finance
Best HELOC Lenders
“If you qualify for Navy Federal Credit Union (active duty, retired, veteran or family member of someone who served), their HELOC is a rather attractive option.” — Ryan Dossey, Co-founder, SoldFast
By Carley Clark • Mar 13, 2025
Real Estate Market
Where Gen Z Is Buying Homes
“Between real estate commissions and closing costs, moving can cost around 10% of a home’s value.” — Ryan Dossey, Co-founder, SoldFast
By Maria Gatea • Feb 7, 2025
Real Estate Market
Investor group wants Macy’s to consider options
“The technique of decoupling the real estate holdings from the brand is referred to as asset stripping.” — Ryan Dossey, Co-founder, SoldFast
By Kevin Williams • Dec 10, 2024
Real Estate Finance
Fixer-Uppers: Affordable Dream Homes Money Pits?
“It varies a bit by lender, but in general, they’re (lenders) okay with cosmetic defects or normal wear and tear.” — Ryan Dossey, Co-founder, SoldFast
By Nancy Ruhling • Nov 20, 2024
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