You’ve found your dream home. The price is right, the location is great, and the home inspection found no issues. However home inspections don’t give a detailed report on the plumbing so before you proceed to closing, i.e. settling on the property, it’s recommended to get a plumbing inspection. Why? Well, as aforementioned standard home […]
How to Create a Warm and Welcoming Grand Entrance
When turning a house into a home we all want to get the details right not just for visual aesthetics but also for overall feel of warmth and comfort, a place anyone would be happy to spend relaxing time in. Of course, the interior is essential to master, getting the spaces to feel open and […]
4 Top Remodeling Projects for 2018
When it comes to home renovations, timing is everything. And lucky for homeowners, 2018 is shaping up to be a great year. Add value and style to your property with these home renovations. Bathroom A little handiwork and some paint can go along way in the bathroom. In fact, a bathroom refresh is just one […]
Property Care: How to Make Sure Your Landscaping Looks and Stays Amazing
Part of being a homeowner is ensuring the style of your home reflects who you are. To have a gorgeous landscape, you need to put in the effort and carefully thought out ideas. While it doesn’t necessarily have to be expensive, it will require a lot of patience. A magnificent landscape plan will take into […]
What Do Home Inspectors Look For?
If you’re spending $50,00, $100,000, $500,000 or more for a home, it doesn’t make sense to question whether or not to hire a reputable home inspector. Spending a few hundred dollars up front to inspect the home and then hiring service professionals to fix any detected problems may save you thousands of dollars down the […]
How To: The Modern Rustic Home
It’s frequently said that if you want to be happy, live a simple life. Well, we can’t really always get the quiet country lifestyle we want, but what we can do, is get that rural feel in our own homes. There are steps you can take to get that simple, relaxing home environment that so […]
Facts You Should Know About REITs
Did you know that according to Forbes, the real estate industry ranks third after Finance and Investment, and Investment and Retail in making wealth worldwide? Indeed, the popularity of this industry is no mistake, and you may have come across the term Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs.) Investors enjoy payouts that grow steadily, making it […]
4 Ways to Increase a Home’s Sale Value
Are you planning to put your home on the market in the near future? Are you wondering how you can maximise your equity without making a big dent in your bank balance? Undertaking a series of improvements is one way to go, but these can often work out to be expensive. Fear not; a variety […]
5 Home Improvements that Will Make Your House More Energy Efficient
We have entered a very energy conscious time in our society, and efficiency is becoming more important with every passing day. The truth is, people want to do anything and everything they can to conserve energy, because it is not only better for the environment but it also helps them to save some money in […]
5 Ways to Make your Home More Modern
If you are thinking about renovating your home to make it look more sleek and modern, it’s important to start researching what works and what doesn’t right away. By doing so, you will not only save on building costs, you’ll go in with a better idea of how to give your home a new and […]
Tech Up Your Property for the 21st Century
Technology has entered into every corner of our professional and personal lives. A smart thermostat that keeps your home warm and saves you money. A fridge that tells you’re about to run out of milk and butter. A doorbell that is connected to your phone lets you check who’s ringing without opening your door. For […]
6 Most Livable Cities That You Should See
When you think of moving abroad or buying an international rental property, you might review lists of the most livable cities in the world. The towns that top the list can help you narrow down where to make an investment. The details that make a city livable also make the town an ideal vacation destination. […]
The First Steps to Buying Your First Property
If you’re setting yourself up to buy your first real estate: congratulations! There’s truly no better way to use your money than to invest in bricks and mortar, whether you’ll be using the residence as your primary home or renting it out as a business endeavor. However, as you’re embarking on an entirely new path, […]
Increasing the Value of Your Home with Solar Lighting
The Solar Lighting System –As the use of solar energy is increasing, the solar lighting practice at home is also getting advanced. Now days you have a lot of variants for solar lights that are attractive in looking, noticeable in use and very convenient in terms of costs. These solar lights are also known as […]
5 Main Reasons to get an Electrical Inspection Before Buying a Home
Electricity is a big part of our lives today. With all the devices that require electrical power nowadays, it’s hard to imagine a life without electricity. When moving into a new home there are many reasons for you to have an electrical inspection.You wouldn’t want to have all your devices overwhelmed or have the circuit […]
Decluttering Your Home: 5 Reasons To Use A Storage Unit
When you take a step back, you can be shocked to notice how quickly you’ve accumulate a ridiculous amount of “stuff” in your home. How many closets, basements or garages are packed full of items that you never use and may have never even taken out of the box? If you’re not that pleased with […]