I am selling my property without an agent. This refrain is being heard more and more these days as the internet and real estate market evolves beyond the realtor-based transaction. FSBO is an acronym that stands for sale by owner. The advantages of selling as a FSBO are numerous. With six percent real estate commissions, …
Pitfalls to Avoid When Selling Your Timeshare
The old truth about timeshares is that supply far outstrips demand; in other words, there are many more sellers than buyers. Although the market is very competitive, this does not necessarily mean that you cannot sell your timeshare. However, you will need to do your research and educate yourself on the dangers of selling a …
How long to wait before applying decals to freshly painted walls? Can the wall decals be reapplied?
Question: I just painted my walls. How long should I wait before applying my new decals? First of all, it will depend on the type of paint you have used. Latex paint takes up to 30 days to cure, although we have put wall decals on walls that have been painted in less than a …
High Rise vs. Low Rise Condo
We all know that condominiums offer a level of comfort that you just can’t get with a house. You still get the space and comfort of a home without all the yard work. But which one should you choose? Do you want a tall building or a short one? Read on to find out what …
Home Storage: Simple Tips and Tricks
“Keep it. Simple. Silly.” The idea of living simply is very difficult for a human being to grasp. Human beings are made of desires that will not cease. However, we must try to adopt the art of minimal living. In your daily routine, you are bombarded with colors, objects and ideas that create a mess …
Finding a house for sale: the best tips for buyers
If you are looking for a house for sale in Christchurch, New Zealand, there are several factors to consider. We have some top tips for buying property in Canterbury, New Zealand. 1. Although it is a relatively small city, in terms of population, Christchurch is full of open suburbs with plenty of space and diversity …
I predict the president will outline a huge tax increase and most Americans will support it
Introduction I predict that to reduce the federal deficit, pay for extraordinary government spending on defense and infrastructure, protect the viability of Social Security, fund a substantial tax cut for lower- and middle-class citizens, and narrow the widening wealth gap among the great majority of Americans and the 1 percent, the Trump Administration will introduce …
How to get to the root of your mouse problem
Do you find yourself engaged in a full-fledged war with rats or mice? We can sympathize. Rats and mice can be a real challenge to combat, not to mention a huge headache. Finding an effective mouse control method can be very difficult and frustrating. You are probably in a situation where you think you have …
Real Estate Management
One of the most important decisions you will make as a homeowner is whether or not to hire a property management company. Many owners manage properties on their own or with the help of an employee, such as a resident manager. It sometimes happens that homeowners need more help when property problems are complicated. This …
Inventory Clerks for Safer Property Rentals
If you are looking to rent out your valuable property to new tenants, you surely need inventory clerks. For some, the term “inventory clerk” may be new, so they don’t really know what an inventory clerk does. When you search for these clerks, you’ll learn that there are two types of inventory clerks; some work …