2017

  • Want to Buy a Home for the Future? Make Energy Efficiency a Top Priority

    Brand-new homes and ones over a century old can both be well suited for the future, but there are certain features and qualities that are beneficial to have when looking at the long term. For instance, single-pane windows are affordable, but a home that has double- or triple-pane windows will provide better energy efficiency, so it is worthwhile for buyers to prioritize these homes when shopping around. Not only will they provide more immediate savings, but the owners will be more inclined to maintain the windows and maximize the lifespan compared to the single-pane windows that are not as effective at their job.
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  • On The Prowl To Buy A Home? Make Sure To Consider The Lesser Known Details

    Living in a rental apartment or home is easy and somewhat stress-free because you can move out after the lease is over or even beforehand without any extra fees if you are able to find a tenant to move in. It is when you buy a home that you make a long-term commitment to living under one roof. While you can certainly sell the property after a short while, you may want to find a home to live in for many years.
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  • Three Excellent Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent

    Moving can be a very stressful situation, and if you are trying to find a home it can become even more stressful. You can spend a great deal of time looking for homes that come with the amenities that you want, but you could just end up wasting your time. It does not matter if you are moving across the country or if you are moving across town, hiring a real estate agent is a very good idea.
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  • 3 Tips For Buying Your First Home

    If you recently decided that it's finally time to become a homeowner, you are no doubt excited to head out and go house hunting. That said, you may quickly find that buying a home requires a lot of research in order to get what you really want. In order to make this process go as smoothly as possible, there are a few things you can do to make your life easier before you even visit your first house.
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  • 2 Reasons To Utilize A Military Relocation Specialist

    One of the most useful resources at your disposal when you are in the military is a military relocation specialist, mostly because of the many ways in which he or she can help you buy or sell a home when you are being reassigned to a new post.  Rapid Turnaround One of the biggest reasons to utilize a military relocation specialist is the fact that the specialist will know that you do not have as much time at your disposal when you are trying to buy or sell a house.
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  • Thinking of Investing in Residential Real Estate? Tips for You

    If you are trying to come up with a new way to make money and to gain a sense of financial independence, then you may be considering investing in residential real estate. However, if you have never owned a property or several properties that you rent out or lease, you may not know what you should do to ensure your success in the residential real-estate game. Before you jump right in and start buying properties, get to know some of the facts that you should know about investing in residential real estate.
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  • Have Your Property Manager Identify Any Potential Security Risks In And Around Your Building

    When you have a real estate investment that you've hired a residential property manager to oversee, you need to ensure that this professional's duties include maintaining a safe environment for your residents. While a larger real estate investment can frequently warrant on-site security personnel, this may not be practical or necessary if you own a smaller investment — for example, you have a six-unit condo building. Still, your property manager should keep safety and security in the forefront of his or her mind by taking the following important steps.
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  • Community Association Managers And Pets: The Biggest Mistakes Made

    One of the most difficult tasks a community manager often has is in dealing not with residents but with their pets. A great deal of the complaints and issues that arise throughout a home or condo association has to do with the animals in these communities. And unfortunately, there are many mistakes that could be made that could end up to be either costly or simply a headache later on.
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  • Four Powers That Your HOA Doesn't Have

    A Homeowner's Association can seem all-powerful -- especially when you've just purchased a home or moved into a neighborhood. But there are certain things that an HOA cannot do and you need to be aware of your rights. Many HOAs do not work directly with legal counsel for their day-to-day operations, so it will be up to you to enforce these rights. 1. HOAs Can't Discriminate Against Protected Classes HOAs cannot make rules or regulations that discriminate against protected classes.
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  • Winter Wonder Sales: Selling Your Home In The Winter

    While it's generally recognized that the spring and summer seasons of the year are the undisputed prime selling time, it may not always be possible to wait until then to put your home on the market. Selling your home on a beautiful spring day may be an attractive idea, but there is much you can do to ensure that your home is at its best, even with snow on the ground.
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