If you are in the process of purchasing your first home, it can be highly overwhelming. For this reason, it’s important that you take the time to avoid some of the common mistakes first time home buyers make. After all, when you purchase your first home, you want it to be something that you don’t regret soon after. One mistake that first time home buyers make is not making certain considerations when looking at homes for sale. Read More»
Living on the water, whether it’s lakefront or beach adjacent, is a dream for many home buyers. These homes are sought after throughout many parts of the country and often sell at a premium. Purchasing a waterfront property is a big investment and requires a great deal of forethought. Nationally waterfront homes will cost an average of double what regular homes will cost in the same area. Before investing in waterfront homes, here are three things that should be considered carefully. Read More»
As a property manager, your main goal is to ensure that the tenants remain happy, pay their rent on time, and do not leave. This can be tough when you are competing against so many other great properties on the market. Unfortunately, one survey found that while 74% of tenants really like their rental, 54% of them are likely to move out next year. With over half saying they plan on moving, this makes the process of retaining tenants even harder. Read More»
If you are planning to buy a new farm, you may already be thinking about the fun Halloween party you can have in all that space. Once you find the perfect farm, below are some tips on how you make the Halloween party fund and safe for everyone. Fire Safety If you are planning to have a bonfire to use for things like cooking hot dogs and roasting marshmallows for s’mores, you need to plan for fire safety. Read More»
If you are interested in purchasing a small apartment complex, the following suggestions may help you acquire loyal tenants and prevent yourself from being inconvenienced by equipment malfunctioning or items being stolen from the property or inside one of the units that you purchase. Emergency Property Maintenance Hire an individual who provides emergency property maintenance services. Give the professional a company phone once they are hired and notify new tenants of their number so that they can contact them directly if needed. Read More»
Real estate agents are a breed apart. They are similar to car sales people, but they have to sell bigger, more expensive items. Whether you need a real estate agent or you are just thinking about becoming one, here the five qualities or traits that exist in the best real estate agents. Tenacity When your paycheck depends almost entirely on commission and the sales you make, you best have a lot of tenacity. Read More»
It is not at all uncommon for couples to invest in a home early in their marriage well before their family unit is done growing. Too many times, young couples who have not yet had all the children they plan to invest in a home only to find out later that it is too small or does not fit their needs any longer because their family size has changed. If you are planning to buy a home now and you are pretty positive the size of your family will change in the coming years, there are a few things you should be looking for in a home. Read More»
New York City is a congested place, but it is home to many beautiful parks. Many people are familiar with Central Park, but odds are unless you’re very rich, you won’t be able to afford a huge place on Central Park South or Central Park West. You might be able to find a small apartment on the Upper West Side, several blocks from the park, but it will be small when compared to some of the options you have in the other boroughs. Read More»
When you’re on the hunt for your next home, it’s critical to know your options. One option is a condominium. Condos differentiate from owning your own piece of property; it reaps many benefits. So, what makes them so desirable? Condos Require Less Upkeep According to Gobankingrates.com, the average cost to maintain an average American home in 2015 was $1,126 per month. It’s no wonder why one of the top reasons individuals choose condos is because this type of home requires less upkeep. Read More»
Purchasing a condominium, or condo for short, is a very different experience from purchasing a family home. For starters, a condo is often a shared piece of property in which you own a single unit. In some ways, condos are very similar to apartments in the fact that they offer services such as a fitness center, a pool, and tennis courts. The only difference is you can purchase a condo instead of renting an apartment. Read More»