This is the time of year to head outside to sit in a lounge chair and take in the sunshine or invite friends over for icy drinks and plates of smoky barbeque. It’s also an opportune moment to upgrade the patio so that you can truly appreciate the space, whether you are using it for a private relaxation spot or as a venue for a lively social gathering. Update Your … [Read more...] about Brilliant Patio Improvements You Need To Try This Summer
Real Estate
Why Builders Should Make More Energy-Efficient Houses
Energy-efficient homes are always presented as beneficial for buyers who want to go green and save money, but they are also incredible for the builders making those properties in the first place. If you want to know exactly why building energy-efficient homes is a good idea, you should read all of the relevant reasons below. The average homeowner might imagine … [Read more...] about Why Builders Should Make More Energy-Efficient Houses
The Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home Without an Agent
When someone wants to sell a home in the U.S., the standard protocol for decades has been to contact a real estate agent and let them handle it. And while this is still a popular and practical strategy for selling your home, don’t think it’s the only way. You have every right – and some would argue every reason – to sell it yourself. What is FSBO? As the name suggests, … [Read more...] about The Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home Without an Agent
5 Tips for Being a Successful Landlord
Most people don’t spend their childhood dreaming of one day becoming a landlord. It’s not exactly a sexy job title and doesn’t scream “wealth.” But the fact of the matter is that landlording and managing rental properties can be very lucrative and rewarding. 5 Tips for Landlording Success There are landlords...and then there are successful landlords. If you want to be … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Being a Successful Landlord
6 Tips for Being a Successful (and Profitable) Airbnb Host
In an age where there are many different options for increasing your income, Airbnb is one of the more popular sources of supplemental income. If you’ve ever considered offering up your house – or a room in your home – then there are some things you need to know. 6 Tips to Keep in Mind Depending on where you live, what your overhead is, and how often you can rent your … [Read more...] about 6 Tips for Being a Successful (and Profitable) Airbnb Host