Each year approximately 350,000 American homes experience a fire. While that number has dropped drastically since the 1980s, few things in life can be more traumatic when it happens to a homeowner. A fire can destroy precious memories and turn your life upside down in a matter of minutes. Here’s our checklist of what to […]
While there is no specific definition that any person can refer to while wanting to figure out who a good property manager is, there are some factors that will help one note a good property management experience. Some of the elements that depict professional homeownership include good contract, perfect tenant-landlord relationship and so forth. Herein […]
According to the National Fire Protection Association, senior adults over the age of 65 are twice as likely to be injured or killed in a household fire than the rest of the population. The increased fire risks in senior apartment homes and complexes requires increased safety prevention measures to keep residents safe from injury and […]
Are you considering buying a second home? You’re not alone in pursuing this aspect of the American Dream – in the spring of 2017, 9.26 million people lived in a household that owns a second home. Now is a good time to buy because home prices are falling. But buying a second home and renting […]
Are your hard water stains so stubborn that you’ve given up trying to remove them? It could be that you’re so used to them you don’t even see them anymore. But your houseguests will. Don’t worry, though. We’re here to tell you there is still hope for removing hard water stains from your home. And […]
At this time of year, most people are looking for ways to save money. They have spent a large amount over Christmas, and they want to cut back on spending for the year ahead. Does this sound familiar? If so, one of the best ways to reduce your expenditure is to look for ways to […]
Researching the history of your home can be a lot of fun. Who has lived there? Were they were famous or infamous? Finding out who has lived there is one of two types of searches. The other type of search is on the building itself. When was it built, who was the Architect, builder and […]
The New Zealand government has recently confirmed planned changes to the way in which homes in the country are bought and sold. These rule changes would mean foreign buyers would be banned from purchasing an existing home. The aim is to stop people buying up New Zealand housing stock unless they’re actually planning to live […]
Auckland annual rent growth is surprising at around half of what it was in 2016 despite rental prices for urban properties in New Zealand having reached an all-time high. The average cost of renting in New Zealand is now more expensive than it was in the past, with the median weekly rent rising about 6.3% […]
The water has finally gone down, and now you are faced with the enormous task of cleaning up after your house has flooded. It might seem like there is just too much work to handle. Trying to tackle things, one step at a time, can be the way to get through it. Water, dirt, debris, […]
When it comes to achieving anything in life, having a set of goals to drive you can really make all the difference. For a goal to be effective, however, it needs to have certain characteristics. As long as it does, you can be sure that you are much more likely to reach it. The purpose […]
The sunshine state has been a vacation and retirement favorite for many years. A plethora of factors make up the reasons why people are choosing to fly there year after year; so, from a real estate perspective, it’s an appealing place. If you’re a budding real estate mogul, and vacation properties are on your mind; […]
Owning rental property is obviously only a worthy investment if you fill your units with tenants, but very often, tenants can cause as many problems as they solve. Background checks, lease agreements, and personal interviews of prospective new renters can help you weed out many of the “bad risks,” but it is always still possible […]
It hasn’t been that long ago when headlines were shouting that it was possible to buy homes in Detroit for $1. One dollar, for a home. Granted there were problems with the houses, city services were anemic, squatters were living in many of these abandoned houses, but, nonetheless, it was shocking to find in the […]
In New Zealand, owning real estate has proven to be a great investment. But managing your properties can become a drain, both financially and emotionally. Making a decision on how to manage your rental properties is one of the most important decisions.
