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 […]
Unique Uses For Your Backyard Shed
Most people will admit that their backyard sheds are packed full of useless clutter. Though it may have been originally meant for better use (including some outdoor toys); the garden shed quickly becomes the place where everything goes that doesn’t have a place in the home. If you’re thinking about a new use for your […]
6 Helpful Tips in Managing Construction Disputes
The construction industry is among the fastest developing sectors in the world. But it is regarded as one of the most conflicted industries due to the complexity of the construction contract claims. Therefore, being familiar with the sector is an added benefit as you get to know facts, documents required and the knowledge of the […]
4 Things to Do Before Putting Your Home on the Market
Buying a home is a big milestone, but selling one is just as momentous. If you thought the buying process was strenuous get ready for a lot more work in the weeks and months leading up to putting your home on the market. Few homes are show ready at any given time. To get the […]
How to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
The growing need to live a greener lifestyle has shown many people that living more eco-friendly can benefit your wallet as much as the environment. By making green changes to your property, you not only improve your own energy efficiency but also reduce your ongoing bills at the same time. There are numerous ways how […]
5 Reasons Why the Current Calgary Housing Market is Hot for Millennials
Millennials make up 36% of homeowners. The Calgary housing is especially ripe for Millennials. Half of home buyers are under 36 years old. That ratio is growing. Millennials are gradually dominating the housing market everywhere, but it’s especially true for Calgary. Here are 5 reasons why the Calgary housing market is prime real estate for […]
The Importance of Having the Proper State Licensing When You’re a Contractor
Contract work has changed dramatically in recent years; where positive reviews and a good reputation were once sufficient to land many jobs, most property owners these days will only hire contactors with the proper licenses. Many states also have different licensing requirements, which can make it tricky for contractors to expand their businesses outside of […]
How to Choose an Investment Property
If you’ve decided to invest in property – you’ve made a wise choice. In this difficult economic climate, property in some areas has increased where so many other other investments have failed. Certain locations have seen property values skyrocket. But even if you don’t live near one of those areas, property can still be a […]
When To Consider A USDA Loan
If you’re buying a home, the chances are that you need a mortgage. There are a wide variety of loans, each of them with their own requirements. Most commonly, a homeowner needs to contribute funds, known as a deposit. The deposit is usually a percentage of the whole value of the home, most often set […]
Anyone Can Enter the Real Estate Market
Contrary to popular opinion, anyone can get involved with real estate purchase and investing. Most of the barriers people talk about are exaggerated – or simply don’t exist. Here are a few truths about real estate: You don’t need perfect credit to buy a home. Good investments hold and increase in value. The process isn’t […]
How To Increase The Value Of Your Home For A Quick Sale
Perception is everything as the saying goes and that’s why homeowners undertake renovations of high use areas like kitchens and bathrooms before they list their property for sale, to impress prospective homebuyers. However there are many reasons for selling a property and not every owner wants to spends lots of money renovating when they’re not […]
Tips for Foreigners and Expats Buying Property in Australia
Australia’s real estate market is red hot at the moment and is garnering attention from investors far and wide. And by looking at the numbers, it’s not hard to see why it’s a prime destination for real estate investors. Over 70% of households are homeowners, which leaves little space for speculation. In addition, most capital […]
Smarter and Better Business Security Through ADT Systems
Security for offices is important because they’re often left unattended for many hours in the evening and overnight, along with all weekend. For offices that don’t have a security guard, remote security systems that can provide motion sensors, window and door sensors, live camera feeds, and other benefits that puts the business owner at the […]
11 Flooring Types and How to Choose the Best One for Your Home
When it’s time to build or renovate your home, you have so many choices to make. That’s the beauty of homeownership: every single detail is entirely up to you. And while it might be easy to get overwhelmed, it’s important that you take a minute to consider every option available to you, so that you […]
4 Ways Landscaping Increases Home Value
During the property hunt, homebuyers look for ways to personalise a property and that includes it’s exterior. Existing homeowners at some stage during their ownership and inhabitance of a property are also on the lookout for ways to add value and make better use of the property and it’s surrounds. Therefore in this article, we […]
Short-selling Investment Property – Is it a Viable way of Making Money?
If you’re familiar with financial market trading, you’ve probably heard the term “short selling”. This is an investment vehicle that allows you to profit in a depreciating market, while it diametrically opposes the core tenant of buying low and selling high. When you short sell, you effectively borrow the asset in question from a broker […]