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How to View a Property with Your Head and Your Heart
by Guest on Apr 23, 2013
Buying a property of your own is the biggest purchase you’re likely to make in your life so it’s important to rule with your head as well as your heart when viewing houses, which isn’t as easy as it sounds. Many buyers, whether they are purchasing a house for a first, second or even third time, let emotion command the viewing process meaning many put in an offer without looking at the property logically. Continue reading →
How to Fix Realistic Monthly Rent for Your Rental Properties?
by Jolie Fulton on Apr 25, 2013
Are you going to put up one of your properties for renting out? If yes, then obviously you would have to think of a realistic figure that you would be charging your tenants. A number of factors come into play when you are deciding the rent that tenants should pay you after they start living in your property. In order to hope for the best rentals from your property, as a landlord, you will have to think of a number of factors like size, rental demand, location, etc. Continue reading →
Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing Your Ideal Home
by Miles Wiseman on May 20, 2013
Purchasing a house is considered to be a major investment on the buyer's side. It represents years of hard work, plenty of sacrifices that enable you to save the required amount. However, it is with much regret that a large number of prospective buyers still commit serious judgmental mistakes when purchasing a home. Continue reading →
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by Alyson Duncan on May 24, 2013
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2-Family Homes - Why Are They So Popular
by Jim Taylor on May 28, 2013
If you are looking for a profitable investment property or looking to upgrade to a new home, you might consider buying a two-family house rather than a single-family home. There are several advantages to investing in a two-family home that makes them popular choices for home buyers as well as landlords. If you are looking to invest in a rental property, a two-family home is easier to rent than a multifamily apartment complex. Continue reading →
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First Time Home Buyers Beware of These Hidden Repairs
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Why Every Household Should Be Making Use of Their Loft Properly
by Guest on Oct 22, 2013
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by Craig Daniel on Dec 2, 2013
Fluorescent lights, rows of cubicles, grey carpet and blank walls: These are the features of the archetypal modern office. They are boring and frighteningly generic. Fortunately, most offices have a bit of color hiding somewhere. Bright wall decorations, lovely landscaping or interesting people liven up these dull spaces. Continue reading →
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