Especially if you weren't planning for an additional family member, having another child can make your current home seem way too small. Selling, though, can be a challenge, especially when you're already busy trying to keep up with your growing family. Here are 10 ways to sell your existing home faster and smarter, so you can move on to the larger home you need in time. 1. Make Sure You're Qualified To Take On A Bigger Mortgage Payment
21 June 2017
Whether your home has been on the market for longer than you'd like or you're just about to list it, you want more qualified buyers looking at it in order to make that all-important sale. Rather than wasting your time and money, you want to jump right into the process of showing off your home to the people who are willing and able to buy it and the following information will help you to do just that.
17 May 2017
One of the simplest ways to make a sound real estate investment is to buy a home that needs work, only to fix it up and sell it for more than you paid for it. However, not every house is a great prospect for making your money back. How can you know for sure if your fixer upper real estate property will end up turning a profit? Here are some basic guidelines that can help you in your search for the best property investment.
6 April 2017
If you've spent even 5 minutes browsing through articles on sites like Forbes, LinkedIn and Monster, you've seen that time management is the topic du jour. Everyone is talking about it because it is an absolute necessity to succeeding in business. Maybe you've even read some of those articles, but what you might not know is that you can apply time management techniques to any soul-sucking activity, not just work. Little in life is more soul-sucking than preparing for a move.
11 April 2016
Termites are every homeowner's worst nightmare. If the thought of your home being eaten up scares you, or if you're currently faced with an infestation, you may be wondering what precautions you can take and how to get rid of your unwanted houseguests. Fortunately, you have quite a few options when it comes to keeping your home safe. Physical Termite Barriers New on the pest control scene are physical barriers to keep our burrowing insects.
24 November 2014
The traditional way to sell a home is to take time to do repairs and renovations, then list the home with a real estate agent and wait for buyers to come to you. This system works well for sellers who have the time, funds and patience to deal with any flaky buyers, inspection issues and problems that can crop up at the closing table. Unfortunately, even then this method does not always prove successful, especially when the seller is short on the time, patience or money needed to make repairs, maintain the home and wait for a buyer to arrive.
21 November 2014
Most people assume that the stories they've heard about rats showing up in poor, unsuspecting people's toilets are nothing more than myths or urban legends. These people may even chuckle at the thought of an oh-so-startled business-doer. For those who have actually gone through this experience, though, the situation is far from funny and about as real as real can get. Read on to learn the truth about toilet rat encounters.
19 November 2014
These days, you might turn to big-name retailers for everything from buying your groceries to replacing your missing car keys. However, although there are many places that offer a huge variety of products and services, sometimes it is still a better idea to visit with a professional. The next time you lose your keys, remember these two reasons that you should head straight to a locksmith instead of your local hardware store service desk.
17 November 2014
For many couples, building a life begins when they break ground on their dream home. In the beginning, you walked hand-in-hand through the home improvement store and laughed together while picking out subway tile for the guest bathroom and carpet for the master bedroom. Unfortunately, all that good will didn't last and the otherwise simple choices are turning into week long battles. Instead of wasting this once-in-a-lifetime experience squabbling over paint swatches and granite countertops, here are a few things you and your spouse can do to help keep the peace while completing your new home construction:
14 November 2014
In the rental world, there will always be the tenants that have disabilities. If either you or your management company mishandles tenants who have special needs, you could see yourself in a legal battle, or lose a lot of money on your property. You've got to be both professional and cautious as you care for your properties and your tenants. Screening Your Tenants A background check will be your best friend when it comes to choosing your next tenant.
12 November 2014
