Belonging to a neighborhood with an HOA can be both a blessing and a curse. This rings especially true for new homeowners who’ve never dealt with an HOA before. On one hand, you enjoy the privilege of having a picturesque neighborhood and enjoy a more peaceful lifestyle (think: lack of noise interruptions due to regulations). […]
Four Ways New Homeowners Can Keep Their HOA Off Their Back Read Post »
Housing often represents somewhat of a sticky situation for students renting for the first time. After all, those with little to no knowledge of real estate often aren’t aware of the hidden costs involved; likewise, finding the ideal student apartment for rent requires some research for those who still want to get the full “college”
The Frugal Student Renter’s Survival Guide: 4 Tips for First-Time Renters Read Post »
If you’re getting ready to sell a house, or improving it with a view to adding value, you’ll be thinking in terms of how much money you could get for it, but did you know that by investing a bit first, you could get substantially more? By taking some time to fix the place up
How sellers can add value to their property Read Post »
Kitchen renovations can give you an opportunity to instantly increase the value of your property. In fact, research has shown that a kitchen renovation can provide up to 75% to 100% or more returns on the initial investment made. But not all design choices will generate high returns. It’s important to choose wisely the renovation
Improving Your Kitchen’s Design for a Great ROI Read Post »
Whether you are a first time home buyer or if you’ve been through the process before, there is no doubt it is an exciting time of life. But it can also be quite nerve-wracking, particularly if you are going to be prudent with your mortgage offering. In order to contain costs, many folks are going
Why Buying a House with Foundation Problems is Risky? Read Post »
It doesn’t matter if you are buying your first home or your tenth, your home is your most valuable possession. As such, the decision on which home to buy is not only based on the proximity to good schools or a nice neighborhood; it is also a financial decision, one which should not be taken
5 Micromarkets That Provide Great Value in a Seller’s Market Read Post »
If you are thinking about buying a rental property, you already know how incredible this investment can be for your finances. Even if you haven’t actually experienced it yet, you’re interested because you know the power of cash flow, and of a tenant paying for the house you own. Rental properties are one of the
The Downsides of Self-Managing Rental Properties Read Post »
Moving to a new country can be a drawn-out and exhausting experience. You not only have to pack your previous life away into boxes, you then have to have those boxes and yourself shipped off across the ocean; coming to rest in a country that is entirely unfamiliar to you. Once you’ve set foot on
5 Tips for Those Newly Settling In Australia Read Post »
Renovating your property yourself is not only immensely satisfying, it can add a great amount of value to your home. You can transform any space into your dream home, you’re limited only by your imagination and budget. Things may arise that detract you from your vision, but here are a few handy hints to help
Rethinking Renovation – 5 Handy Hints For the DIY Denizen Read Post »
House removals can be a pain and with today it will be more stressful as you know lots of everyday life can also get on the way for example time as well as work related issues, but by following our simple and easy guide to your move we can help you move your house in
Simple guide on moving your house stress free and low cost Read Post »
