Jobie Ogburn - RockOne Realty

When applying for a mortgage, you have legal protections against discrimination. Learn about your rights to move one step closer to the American dream of homeownership.

Path to Homeownership: What is the Equal Credit Opportunity Act Homeownership is the dream of millions of Americans, and should never be denied because of an applicant’s race, color, national origin, s*x, religion, marital status or age. In 1974, Congress sought to remove such discriminatory obstacles from the approval process. The Equal Credit Opportunity Act...

Once you've made an offer, here's what you need to know about the home inspection process.

Don’t Delay When It Comes to Home Inspections You’ve found a house you love, made an offer and have a signed contract in hand. Now the clock is ticking. Many states’ sales contracts give a limited period of time to get the house inspected. During this so-called “due diligence period,” is when you want to inspect the house and request an...

Ever stayed in a gorgeous vacation rental and considered entering the income property game? Read this before making the first move.

Making Money on a Vacation Rental One of the greatest benefits of owning a rental property is its wealth-building capabilities — other people are paying for your equity in the property. With the right location, your earning potential is great. Earning higher rents. Owning a rental house or condo in a high-demand area likely will c...

Amp up the curb appeal on your home with these seven tips. You may sell faster and make more money while you’re at it.

Investing in the Exterior of Your Home to Get That Wow Factor When your house is for sale and the exterior is in need of a makeover, you can do it inexpensively with a little paint, a pressure washer and some elbow grease. But if your home needs a little more TLC and your budget allows, follow these steps to take your home’s curb appeal to the […]

Kitchen faucets have come a long way since grandma’s day. Here’s a guide to today’s latest and greatest sink hardware.

Take a Look at Latest Trends in Kitchen Faucets Today’s faucets are attractive, sleek and come in a beautiful array of shapes, sizes and even colors. Perhaps the most eye pleasing are the various swan neck designs, which are popular for their form and function. Available finishes range from nickel and bronze to copper, brass and stainless steel...

You’ve signed a contract on the sale of your home, then a higher bid comes in. What can a seller legally do?

When You Get a Better Offer on Your House

Hanging a television on your family room wall is a great way to streamline the decor, but is it safe? Ask yourself these important questions.

The Pros and Cons of Wall-Mounting a TV It’s playoff time, and you’ve treated yourself to a brand-new wall-mounting television with all the bells and whistles. Before you mount, consider these important factors. Don’t put your TV above the fireplace. The heat and soot created by the fireplace may ruin your new TV. You wouldn’t lea...