By Meghan Belnap
Investing in real estate is a wise decision that can often help you enjoy a relaxing and full retirement. To ensure you purchase the best real estate, though, you need to know what qualities make for a good investment property.
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While any property can ultimately turn out to be a...
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By Meghan Belnap
Making potential buyers comfortable during an open house is one way to improve your odds of getting a bid. The right setting can make all the difference in how people perceive the property.
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Here are four excellent ways to ensure people feel welcome on open house day:
Make It Feel Comfortable
Having...
By Brooke Chaplan
When it comes time to purchase a new roof for your home, you may consider price as the main deciding factor in the materials that you choose. There are many different types of shingles and knowing the benefits of each will help you to determine what's right for your house.
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By Meghan Belnap When buying a home, one of the biggest challenges is finding a selection of quality houses to choose from. Since homes can vary dramatically, even those that are in the same neighborhood, it's important to have a method to separate the good houses from the best houses. Related: Top Cities With the Most Millennial Homebuyers Fortunately, whether you're...
By Emily Harper Theft in the workplace has always been a problem in the U.S. Many brokers and other business owners look to practical yet effective solutions to reduce theft at their place of work. Workplace theft has increased in recent years, and now that many businesses have provided work-from-home options, the chances increase for external theft such as break-ins. Related:...
By Anita Ginsburg When planning to buy a home, you'll probably work with a real estate agent to prepare your property to sell and to do online views and walk-throughs of new homes. A knowledgeable REALTOR® can answer questions and help you find listings of interest that fit your needs and budget. Your agent can also point out strengths and weaknesses of various...
By Reese Stewart Florida is the boating and fishing capital of the U.S. It's also home to white sandy beaches, palm trees swaying in the wind and golf courses by the dozen. In 2019, the state's economist estimated that more than 900 new residents each day took advantage of the beautiful weather and affordable lifestyle. That was before COVID-19 drastically changed...
By Daniel Ramsey Nowadays, REALTORS® are making it clear to their clients that they're practicing effective social distancing. REALTORS® are also rapidly adopting new strategies in order to maintain effective business in today's market. To earn the trust of those who are looking to buy and sell, virtual solutions for real estate are more important today than ever...
By Meghan Belnap
Real estate can be an incredibly rewarding industry to be in, but it doesn't come without its challenges. However, when you're consistent and strategic in your efforts, the rewards can be amazing. When you're first getting started, you'll have to develop systems that work for you.
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By Anita Ginsburg A site investigation is part of the planning stage of any urban development project. It involves a geotechnical engineer looking at the soil composition of the area and the strength of the soil and rock there, as well as some other characteristics that could affect construction or building safety. Related: 4 Things Homebuyers Should Know About...