Homeowners have been hit with significant rising costs in 2018. Weather Events Property insurance premiums are now beyond reach for many homeowners and it’s apparently it’s not just areas that have suffered a major weather event. These areas that have suffered destructive hurricanes like Katrina, Irma and Maria or tropical cyclones in Atlantic and Indian […]
Did you know that in 2017, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, 14% of the population undertook a household move; that’s approximately 40 million people! There are many reasons why people move including housing, employment or to be nearer friends and family. Moving to a new home is stressful, but if you move interstate or […]
We make our first impressions of new acquaintances in a matter of seconds. We go through the same process when viewing houses. The first few seconds of a home viewing are critical for determining whether or not you can grab a potential buyers’ interest. How do you this without giving them a long spiel about […]
Wildfires have claimed the homes of hundreds of thousands of people in North America over the past few years, particularly on the western seaboard throughout the United States and Canada. These events have left a lot of people wondering how to protect their home. While the main objective during a wildfire should always be to […]
You’ve likely seen surveyors around before, working on street corners or at a new development with their camera-like apparatuses. Perhaps you get the gist of what they do or find their line of work completely mystifying. Eventually, there may come a time when you need to hire a surveyor. Here’s how to recognize that time […]
Did you know that the average American spends almost 2,000 hours every year at work? Spending the best hours of your life punching someone else’s time clock can get old. The good news, though, is that it doesn’t have to be that way. If you’ve been looking for a way to make a living without […]
An office lease is one of the most expensive contracts a small company will negotiate. In this market, how much you pay is not nearly as important as how you negotiated it. As the owner of a small company, the pressure can make a successful negotiation for your first lease seem impossible. A bad lease […]
These days, scammers lurk around every corner. Con artists have always existed. But, with the internet, it’s easier than ever to dupe people out of money. You have to be on guard at all times. That’s especially true if you’re buying or selling a house. The real estate industry is a magnet for all sorts […]
In 2016, about 26% of Americans rented their home. That’s a quarter of the population renting! If you’re getting started in the rental industry, you’re probably wondering how to go about advertising your rentals. Which sites are worth your time and which ones can you just skip on over? Our review of the top 12 […]
Globally, property aka real estate markets are cyclical and this is known as the property cycle. Cyclical means the events that affect property purchasing power and sales prices are recurrent. As the market transcends from one stage to another, there’s lots of media attention, and rightly so, as each stage has a big impact on […]
