2016

  • 3 Tips For Photographing Your Home Before Listing

    Making the decision to sell your home is something that can be quite stressful. If you need to unload your current property in order to purchase a new home due to a major life event (like marriage or a relocation), then you likely want your home to sell quickly. Having high quality photographs of your home can be a simple and effective way to attract more buyers. Since today's buyers often use the Internet to locate properties they want to tour, having the right photographs featured on your home's online listing can make a big difference when it comes to reducing the amount of time your property will sit on the market. [Read More]

  • Selling Your Home? Don'T Forget To Meet With The Broker

    If you are selling your home, odds are good you have a real estate agent helping you. However, it is important to know that each agent must work under and with a real estate broker. A broker has been in the business for a number of years, has much more experience, and has more schooling. To become a broker, one must not only take the classes but also pass a state exam. [Read More]

  • Getting Ready To Sell Your Home In A Pro-Marijuana State? How Do You Address A Grow Room?

    If you're selling a house in an area where medical marijuana or recreational marijuana is legal, how do you handle the issue of having used an area of your house as a "grow room" with potential buyers? As the laws surrounding cannabis growth and use change, more and more sellers and buyers are going to be faced with this problem down the line. What do you have to disclose? What are the potential pitfalls? [Read More]

  • Qualities Of A Great Commercial Real Estate Purchase

    Buying a piece of commercial real estate is a big decision, and there are a lot of different factors to consider in the deal. Here are some of the most important qualities for a hot commercial real estate deal.  In a Hot Area The first thing to look at is whether the piece of real estate is in an area that's hot or up-and-coming. You might want to look at some of the deals that have closed recently. [Read More]

  • 3 Solutions To Help Build Assets And Net Worth With Real Estate Investments

    If you want to build your assets to leave a family legacy, there are many areas where you may want to invest your money.  Real estate can still be a good place to invest for the long term, and there are many options that you may want to consider, from vacation homes to commercial properties that give you a return on your investment. Here are some solutions that you may want to consider to start building your assets with real estate: [Read More]

  • Learn What To Expect When Leasing A Commercial Space For Your First Business

    Being able to open an independent business is a dream that many entrepreneurs have. If you are an entrepreneur who is interested in opening a brick and mortar business, there are a few things you need to know before renting the first available commercial space you see. The guide below walks you through a few tips to ensure that you know what you are getting into when leasing a commercial space so that you are properly prepared for the experience. [Read More]

  • Purchasing A New Home And Love The Water? Tips For Purchasing A Waterfront Home

    If you love to be near water and are looking for a new home, a waterfront home would be perfect for you and your family. If you would like to do this, below are some tips on purchasing a waterfront home so you and your family will be happy there. Flooding One of the first things you need to consider is that living near water means the possibility of a flood. [Read More]

  • 3 Things You Can Do To Improve Your Chances Of Selling Your Home

    Selling your house may seem like just a cut-and-dry process. You may think that all you need to do is put your house up for sale, and then it will sell for a great price without any effort from you. This is an incorrect assumption. Unfortunately, there are many houses that go up on the market and don't sell quickly, or sell way below property value. This is why it is important to know how to market your home so that you can get the best price possible and sell it quickly. [Read More]

  • Moving Out Of Your Parent's House With A Cat? Make Sure To Find The Right Apartment Features

    Whether you have just graduated high school, college, or are still going to school, you may have enough money saved up and a reliable job that can help you move out on your own. With your first apartment, you really do not need more than somewhere you can sleep, cook, and feel safe at night. But, when you are bringing your cat along, you have to consider what they need in a place to be happy and healthy. [Read More]