What is the key to a successful home sale? Some people will tell you that the secret is timing the market. Others will tell you it all comes down to choosing the right real estate agent to handle your home sale. But we have a different theory about what makes a truly incredible home sale […]
When you own a house, there is one thing that is always on your mind: potential home renovation ideas to take your home to new levels of amazing. There is literally a never-ending array of new home improvement projects, remodels, and makeovers that you can do to your home and improve it. But there are […]
Whether you have achieved enough financial independence to retire at the age of thirty or the age of seventy, or any age in between, you should celebrate such a momentous achievement. Reaching a level of financial security where you never have to work again is a milestone that is thrilling to achieve. But once you […]
There comes a time in most people’s lives where the idea of renting, moving apartments every handful of months or years, and constantly picking up roots and putting them back down in another part of the city gets tiring. For many, this singles a shift towards wanting to own your own home. But buying a […]
When most people start thinking about selling their home, they are primarily thinking about the profit they will make at the end. However, it’s important to also remember that there are costs associated with the sale of a home. When you are prepared for those costs, you can have realistic expectations for what you will […]
Investment property can provide a great return on investment. Sometimes you may want to move on from one investment to a greater one, among other reasons you would want to exit out of a property. To make an easy exit you can sell to an investment company, sell to a cash buyer, or offer seller […]
Many people think of real estate investing as an easy and passive way to make extra income. While investing in real estate can be an effective way to earn extra cash, it is often more work than people imagine. This is especially true if you are investing in properties that you plan to rent out […]
Building a home doesn’t have to be a job solely for professional architects and contractors. With the wealth of knowledge available to you in books and on the Internet, you can safely build your own home. When designing and building your own home, you can be in complete control of the process and end up […]
Real estate is a great investment. However, you are relying on having tenants to make sure that you turn a profit from your investment. To attract new tenants to fill vacancies you can advertise online, make yourself appear official, and check your rent price. Advertise Online Advertising your vacancies online is a great way to […]
Everyone talks about the risks and rewards of homeownership, or investing in rental properties, focusing on these two higher risk, higher reward, and higher cost approaches to finding shelter. For many renters, this means believing that you are safe from financial risk, and there is nothing to worry about. And while the risks of renting […]
Renovating a space can make your home feel more comfortable and more personal to your needs and requirements. But sometimes if you aren’t sure what to renovate, you can feel so overwhelmed by the process that you won’t even try. It’s important to take the time to choose your renovations wisely so you can enjoy […]
When you have invested in rental properties, you need to make sure that you can actually bring tenants into the space. That means creating an atmosphere that is inviting and shows off the best sides of your properties. It’s important that you focus on attracting tenants so you can have your pick of applicants and […]
Renting out properties can be a great investment that helps you to build your portfolio and increase your financial security. But when you are renting out properties you actually have a lot of responsibilities that you need to take into account. When you know what to worry about when renting out properties you can make […]
The cold is finally coming to an end. That’s right, winter is heading out the door and spring is right on it’s heels. And that means one thing and one thing only – backyard afternoons and evenings are about to fill your weekends once again. There is no better time to prep your yard for […]
People find themselves needing to sell their homes for all sorts of reasons. In some cases, selling the home seems to go fairly smoothly. Other cases, not so much. Sometimes selling your home can be troublesome enough to give you a migraine. So what makes the difference? What sorts of things can you do to […]
As a landlord and owner of rental properties, you know how much you rely on your tenants for income. And if you don’t have tenants, you have no money coming in but still have expenses to cover. Therefore, finding ways to reduce, or even better, prevent turnover is certainly crucial. If you’re struggling with a […]
Buying a brand-new home is an incredibly exciting time, whether you have bought dozens of houses in your time, or this is your very first home purchase. And while there is plenty of excitement, the truth is the real work has just begun. When you buy a new house, it is almost always a good […]
When you own property that you rent out to tenants, there is always a chance that accidents will happen. Those accidents may lead to a lawsuit if you aren’t being careful with the way you run your business. It is important that you take steps to protect yourself so you can keep your business safe […]
