Janet Wickell
expertise
Real Estate
currently
Former real estate agent and broker
Highlights
- Former real estate agent and broker
- Co-owned a real-estate agency in Brevard, NC
- Author of “The Everything Real Estate Investing Book”
Experience
Janet Wickell is a former real estate agent and broker. She co-owned a real-estate agency in North Carolina and is the author of "The Everything Real Estate Investing Book," a guide on how to get started in real estate and make the most of your money. Janet used her experience to provide real estate articles to The Balance's readers that offered insider knowledge and helpful tips.
Latest From Janet Wickell
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What Is the HUD-1 Settlement Statement, and When Is It Used? -
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What a Mortgage Is, How It Works and the Difference From Deed of Trust -
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What Is Errors and Omissions Insurance, and Why Do You Need It? -
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Is an Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Right for You? -
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Manufactured Home and Mobile Home Data Plate -
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Are All Home Appraisals the Same? -
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Home Buying: How Your Credit Score Is Calculated -
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How to Buy a HUD Home -
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Learn How Easements and Rights-of-Way Work -
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How to Find a Mortgage Broker or Bank Loan Officer for Your Home -
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How to Ask Open Questions to Understand What Homebuyers Want -
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How Escrow Relates to Your Real Estate Transaction -
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Homebuyer's Remorse—Why It Happens and How to Avoid It -
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Bi-Weekly Mortgage Payment Plans -
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Do Discount Points Really Make Your Mortgage Cheaper? -
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