If you are like most householders, your bathroom is probably small and has little, if any, storage space. Don’t despair because home centers and specialty closet stores are filled with shelving units and cabinets designed specifically for the bath. Before you venture into a store or order from a catalog, you need to calculate the […]
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Buying Your Next Property: Fixer-Uppers Or New Construction?
Is it better to buy a fixer-upper or a recently built home? As homebuyers rush to beat rising interest rates, one of the biggest questions they face is whether to purchase brand new properties or to go with the trend and acquire a fixer-upper. But how do these types of properties really stack up with […]
Ventilation and Mildew Prevention of the Bath
Mold and mildew can cause problems in the bathroom. The culprit is excess moisture so it is important to be able to direct moist air out of the room quickly. An open window is often an efficient way to circulate air in the bathroom. If there is no window or if a bathroom has a […]
7 Numbers You Need To Know When Applying For A Mortgage Loan
Analysts are still split on whether getting a mortgage loan is becoming easier or more difficult. With that in mind, what numbers do borrowers need to know in order to more effortlessly sail through the process of buying a home? If you don’t know your numbers prior to buying a property, navigating the mortgage maze can be frustrating […]
6 Questions To Help Discover Seller Motivation
One of the worst things for any business is wasted time. In the world of real estate wasting too much time on one deal can directly cause you to miss out on a future opportunity. Every homeowner you talk to has some idea of what they want to do prior to talking with you. Those […]
The First-Time Buyer’s Guide To Insurance & Inspections
What do you need know about insurance and inspections when buying a home? There is a lot of information out there about searching for homes to buy, working with Realtors, and getting a mortgage loan. There are even plenty of tips out there to make the moving process that much easier. However, two of the […]
5 Tasks To Complete At The End Of Every Lease
No landlord likes dealing with tenant turnover however, it is a critical part of the job. How you deliver the rental to your tenant often sets the tone for the rest of the lease. If the property is sloppy, or even dirty, your tenants will feel that since you don’t take care of it they don’t need […]
Rehabbing Properties For Fun VS Making Profits
Can real estate investors rehab properties for both fun and profit? Real estate investors can and do rehab, rent out, and flip properties for both fun and profit. Most try to simultaneously do it for both. However, don’t let the lines become blurred because that is when things become extra challenging. Firstly, it is essential for investors to really know why they […]
Everything A Property Manager Needs To Know About The Fair Housing Act
In the real estate world one mistake can wipe away years of hard work. Many landlords think responding to a tenant complaint is annoying but it is a walk in the park compared to facing litigation. Without even realizing it you could not be following fair housing rules and regulations. If the right tenant realizes […]
10 Tips for Maximizing Small Living Spaces
How can you make the most out of your living space? With mobility on the rise and affordability getting worse, renters and homebuyers are frequently finding themselves living in tighter quarters than they’d like. Whether you desperately crave to make your current space bigger, make a new home work for your large family, or to maximize a […]