Real Estate / Finance
5 Signs That You are Not Working with a Genuine Buyer or Seller
by Guest Post on Feb 24, 2019
Being a real estate agent has its rewards and challenges. As a real estate agent, you enjoy the benefits of being your own boss, combined with the security blanket of having a broker in your corner. Rather than rely on others, your success depends wholly on yourself. Continue reading →
3 Things to Consider Before Building a New Home
by Boris Dzhingarov on Mar 19, 2019
Building a new home is definitely an exciting experience, but it is also one of the biggest investments you will likely ever make. In order to ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible and does not end up thousands of dollars over budget, it is vital that you plan from the start. Continue reading →
Upgrading the Interior to Make a Quicker and More Expensive Property Sale
by James Kilvert on Apr 17, 2019
When you are ready to sell your home, it is important that you take a close look at it and make some minor changes that could significantly increase the amount of money you will get from the sale. Continue reading →
Become Your Own Home Inspector
by Guest Post on Apr 22, 2019
Your home is a sanctuary from outside pressures and an expensive investment. Though many homebuyers will protect their purchase with a formal home inspection, it can be expensive and time-consuming to find a qualified professional. Continue reading →
Mortgage, Bridging Loan or Development Finance
by James Kilvert on May 10, 2019
If you are planning to invest in a property that needs renovating or improving in some way, you may need to secure financial support. For property development projects like these, typical options on the table include bridging loans, mortgages, and specialist property development finance. Continue reading →
How to Rent Your Property
by James Kilvert on May 20, 2019
With over 25% of properties on the market for over 6 months in some countries and nearly 10% on for almost a year, it is worth investing time in knowing what helps to rent a property and what your potential renters are looking for. Continue reading →
The Simplest Ways to Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal
by Guest Post on Jun 1, 2019
What does the exterior of your home say about you? You may think it’s unfair to judge a book by its cover, but naturally, it’s what humans do. If someone were to pass by your house, how would what they see impact what they believe about you? Continue reading →
What is a Fixed Rate Mortgage? How can it Help Me with Today?
by Guest Post on Jun 6, 2019
A fixed rate mortgage guarantees that the monthly mortgage payment will not change during the length of the fixed rate period. Fixed rate mortgages are usually for the initial period of the loan, anywhere from one year to ten years. After the fixed rate term ends, the mortgage will go to a variable rate for the remainder of the loan. Continue reading →
How My Real Estate Agent Helped Sell My Home
by Guest Post on Jun 11, 2019
I had bought a house in a decent neighborhood with all amenities nearby. When I bought the house I got it for a steal but the prices have since steadily gone in one direction i.e., up. When we decided that we need to sell the home as we need to move to a bigger house, we thought that we would sell the home easily. Continue reading →
Tenant Prep: What to do Before Your Next Let/Rental
by Guest on Jun 12, 2019
It’s a lucrative field, but being a landlord certainly isn’t easy. It does, of course, depend on where in the world you are based, but there are umpteen types of laws and regulations which make this a tricky business to get involved in. Continue reading →
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