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Whether you’re selling your house or hoping to attract a tenant, curb appeal is an essential sales tactic to consider. Curb appeal is another word for that first impression. The exterior of your home is the first thing potential buyers will see, whether it’s online or in person. And because it’s the first impression, it
Most landlords get into the business of property ownership to turn a profit, but the only way to successfully and consistently turn that profit is to maintain a steady stream of revenue. As long as your property is filled with paying clients at a reasonable market price, you won’t have to worry about it—but unfortunately,
A couple weeks ago, you put in an offer on a new home, and it was accepted. So, you did what anyone would do, and you placed a nice bright sale sign in the front yard of your current residence. Within a matter of days, you had an offer on your old place and the
Some rental properties offer to pay all the energy bills to attract more tenants. It’s a highly attractive strategy, particularly for millennials who make up the majority of renters today. Millennials are always looking for ways to reduce things on their list of things to do and payments to make, and rent that includes the
On the surface, flipping a house seems like an easy way to make money. The concept is simple enough; buy a home that needs a bit of work or one that’s severely underpriced, make improvements as necessary, then sell the home again for more than you paid for it. Do this a handful of times,
When you’re involved in the search process for a new home, you’re typically on the lookout for new listings. Occasionally, when you’re driving through a neighborhood or down an unfamiliar street, you’ll see a big red yard sign with white lettering that reads, “For Sale By Owner.” Abbreviated to FSBO, these properties can be tempting.