Raising the rent is something I struggle with. I think there is a trade off between making a larger profit and maintaining good tenants. Overall, we have great tenants and I wouldn’t want to lose them over a rent increase. So, what is reasonable?
Read MoreSo you are buying a home, but don’t know where to start or what comes next. No worries, you are not alone! We see this often. Unless you buy or sell frequently, its tough to stay up to date on the entire process. Check out the chart below to help guide you in the right direction.
Read MoreIf you have been in the market to buy or sell your home, you know the market has been crazy. No one was quite sure how real estate would be affected by the pandemic when things opened up this spring. Sales for both existing and new homes hit their highest mark in August since 2006. Existing home sales are up 10.5% while new home sales are up 43.2% from a year ago.
Read MoreDecorating for Christmas can be a task. As much as I love decorating, I hate climbing through our crawl space and pulling decorations out. Not only is it a pain, but it makes a mess. This year, since we are soon to be in the process of moving, we decided to try something different. We are going to make some simple yet festive decorations on a budget. Think pine cones, berries and twine- it will be easy and elegant. And the best part? We can toss them at the end of the season. Perfect right? Read more to get some ideas for your own home.
Read MoreThe holidays are quickly approaching which means families and friends will gather to celebrate. Things will look different this year for many people due to COVID, but I still expect a lot of families to travel to be with their loved ones. With so many people on the road, its important to protect your home. Its an easy time for someone to target an empty home, so here’s a couple things you can do to protect your belongings while you are away.
Read MoreThe colors in your home matter more than you may think. It is well known among artists, designers, advertisers and psychologists that certain colors can trigger certain responses. So it’s important when designing a room to take this into consideration.
Read MoreThere are a lot of household items you have in your closet right now that you can use to tackle many home maintenances projects- you just need to know how to use them! No need to run to the store to grab a specific cleaner when you very possibly have everything you need right at home. Here are five common household items that have an endless amount of uses. Save money on your next project and just check your closet.
Read MoreIn ight of all the painting I’ve been doing lately, I thought a couple painting tips post only seemed fitting. Once you paint a couple rooms, you’ll feel like an old pro. Painting is a tedious job, but its so rewarding. You can dramatically change a room within just a couple hours. But to get perfectly painted walls, I have a couple tips for you.
Read MoreSo before I get started into the details of a sheriff sale, let’s refer back to a blog post in the summer about reverse mortgages. If you recall, we had placed an offer on a home that had been sitting empty for two years. Our goal was to pay the debt on this property and take ownership before it went into foreclosure. Once foreclosure starts, the bank takes possession of the property. This is the legal process used by the bank to recoup their money. Once the foreclosure process starts, it becomes near impossible to do anything. You are no longer negotiating with the owner, you are dealing directly with the bank. At this point it is just a waiting game until they decide to post a sale date. Well long story short, this property went into foreclosure. We never heard back from the reverse mortgage company and it is now listed for sheriff’s sale.
Read MoreTop ten list of items that every home should have. You don't need to be a handy man to have these items, but they will definitely come in useful when you’re in a pinch.
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