The nice part about being a landlord/lady is the passive income stream, meaning you don’t have to present to make money, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of work to be done as well as unexpected expenses to pay. You […]
Trish Buchanan – Broker at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
The nice part about being a landlord/lady is the passive income stream, meaning you don’t have to present to make money, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of work to be done as well as unexpected expenses to pay. You […]
When you hire a general contractor to remodel your home, all the sub-contractors and their workers will report to him or her. The general contractor oversees scheduling, hiring, material estimation and acquisition, tear out, installation, waste disposal, permits, and insurance. Because of the […]
When you hire a general contractor to remodel your home, it’s helpful to know what to expect, so start with the design you want. Are you doing a complete remodel? A kitchen? A bath? Adding square footage or moving walls […]
Home security experts agree on one thing – burglars cruise around and look for homes that appear easiest to break into and escape from quickly. YourBestDigs.com says that 88 percent of burglaries are in residential areas. Break-ins are the most feared property crime, yet nearly a […]
To sell your home fast, get rid of clutter, depersonalize, clean it thoroughly and paint it inside and out. But is that all you need to do? You can have your home professionally staged and sell your home for more than enough […]
You’ve fallen in love with the character of an older home, but you’ve noticed a problem. The floors are not level. While you expect some settling over time, how concerned should you be when you see sloping or otherwise trip-hazardous floors? That depends on what’s causing […]
Young homebuyers are having a rough time compared to their Boomer parents when they were first-time homebuyers. Today’s buyers have more student debt, slower wage growth and are building wealth later in life than their parents did at the same […]
How do you know it’s time to replace the windows in your older home? According to BobVila.com, some signs are obvious – hot and cold air leaks; condensation; warped, rotting or damaged frames; difficulty opening and closing; cracks or breakage; mold growth; noise pollution from outdoors; and high […]
Plenty of sellers have visited online home valuation sites only to be shocked at the published value of their homes. Most sellers are pleased when the values appear higher than they expected, but many online valuations come in far lower. So, should […]
Consumers who make late credit payments have no idea how badly their credit scores can be affected or how long it takes to repair the damage. According to Nerdwallet.com, a late payment of 30 days or more can knock as many […]