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Sharpen Your People Skills and Be Successful People skills are important in every aspect of life, but certain professions demand more of you in this area than others. While a desk job – such as an accountant or software developer – might not require a whole lot on this front, landlords and property managers must
In most markets around the country, real estate has been red hot with the expectation that it will continue to heat up even more this summer. As someone who’s selling a house, you could end up with multiple offers on your home. In fact, desirable listings in competitive neighborhoods often receive 10 or more offers
When it comes to buying a home, most people immediately think there are only a couple of options: apartment/condo or single-family home. But ignoring the feasibility of a townhome would be a huge disservice. The History of the Townhouse Wealthy British landowners and nobility originally coined the term “townhouse” in the 18th century. At different
When buying a house, we all have the best of intentions. We tell ourselves that we’ll be meticulous in how we care for the property and won’t let things get out of hand. Then life happens, and little issues crop up here and there. Before you know it, the house is in disrepair, there’s not
People don’t get into the business of being a landlord because they want an easy, non-confrontational job where they get to clock in at 9 a.m., take a lunch break, and clock out at 5 p.m. There are plenty of reasons to become a landlord, but predictability and low stress aren’t among them. You don’t
When you purchase a home, you have to deal with a lot, so when someone mentions the possibility of home warranties cover, you might feel confused. You already have to purchase homeowners insurance; why would you need the extra protection of a warranty for your systems and appliances? Home warranty doesn’t actually cover your home