Renting has its benefits, but buying your very own home will always be a smart investment. Unfortunately, finding a home in your desired location and price range with all your preferred bells and whistles can be challenging due to the low inventory available. If you are part of the 33 percent of buyers who are purchasing their very first home, consider these smart options when browsing through the different real estate listings. Read More»
Are you thinking of getting into residential property investing but are unsure of the market and what it takes to be a landlord? Home ownership is at its lowest rate in 50 years, and renter households are expected to grow from 40.7 million in 2010 to 47.9 in 2020. This increase in renters means residential rental property is still an attractive opportunity for investors. The next question is, “Who is going to manage your property? Read More»
In some cases, the notoriety behind a home in which a death or crime took place can lead to endless marketing options – from the asking price of nearly $5 million for the home in which the unsolved Black Dahlia murder took place to the comparably more modest $850,000 asking price for the house behind the Amityville murders, legendary crimes can carry hefty price tags. However, there are many homes in which much less marketable deaths and criminal activities can make sale difficult. Read More»
Imagine trying to unlock your door using your key, only to hear and feel that tell-tale snap. Pulling out the nubby remnants of your once-trusty key can be a heartbreaking feeling. Desperate times call for desperate measures and one of those measures involve using super glue to extract the broken remains of your house or car key. However, there are a few rules to using this method and ignoring them could land you in even more trouble. Read More»
You’ve heard that location is everything when it comes to real estate. But if you’re in the process of searching for that perfect home or are just getting settled in, you may be interested in how your property’s spot can affect you and your bank account. Here are seven interesting locations that can increase the value of your home.
Fancy Grocery Stores
Shopping at high-end grocery stores that offer organic and non-GMO food options may benefit your health, but you don’t even have to shop there in order to reap the financial rewards. Read More»
Summer is coming to an end, which means fall will be here before you know it. Unfortunately, fall can be a frightening time for your carpets. Many items that are associated with common fall and Halloween activities can cause stains if they fall onto your carpeting. Knowing how to remove the stains and attempting to lift them quickly can be the difference between a stain setting in and it being removed. Read More»
There are a number of reasons why you may be trying to make a studio apartment feel larger. You may be trying to sell your apartment, and making it feel larger can help it sell. Or you may be tired of feeling like you live in a tight, cramped space. While you can’t physically add any space to the apartment, there are a few ways that you can trick the eye into making the space feel larger. Read More»
Owning a motorcycle is a dream for many people. Unfortunately, this dream can often become a nightmare if your motorcycle is stolen. Considering an estimated 45,000 motorcycle thefts occurred in 2013 alone, understanding the importance of safe storage and theft prevention is essential. Not only will these tasks reduce your risk of losing your dream ride, but they can also save you financially due to expensive purchase price of a motorcycle. Read More»
Whether you are relocating to a new country for your job or moving across the country to be closer to family, the moving process can be an overwhelming experience. Finding boxes, organizing, packing, cleaning, transporting your belongings, and then unpacking at the new place can wreak havoc on your stress and anxiety levels. During this long process, you will most likely lose or forget one or more things, making your move even more challenging. Read More»
As the owner of a small store, your commercial property’s security is vital to ensuring your company remains profitable. Therefore, you must have proper security measures in place in order to prevent burglaries happening when you are off-site. Below are three tips to help increase the security of your store:
Take Good Care of Your Keys
Despite your best intentions, you’re probably not going to be around everyday to open up your store in the morning and lock up at night. Read More»