Home Maintenance
Cracked Foundation Types, Causes, and Solutions
A cracked foundation is a homeowner’s nightmare that signals deeper structural damage lurking beneath the surface. Understanding the type and materials of your foundation is pivotal from crawl spaces to the more common slab-on-stem wall foundations. It’s not only about spotting a minor crack on your basement wall or observing uneven floors. Comprehend the gravity…
Read MoreGuarding Against Vacant Property Vandalism
Dealing with vacant property vandalism is a concern for many US homeowners and business owners. When properties sit empty, they become prime targets for vandalism that lead to significant damages and potential drops in property value. Vacant homes and buildings whisper an invitation to mischief with their dimly lit basements and silence. But a vacant…
Read MoreHidden Dangers: Risks of Buying Foreclosed Homes Unveiled in Detail
Are you intrigued by the perceived financial advantage and potential for quick profits that buying foreclosed homes may offer? Let’s hit the brakes for a moment. Before you dive headlong into this venture, understanding the concept of foreclosure is crucial. When a property owner, or mortgage borrower, defaults on their mortgage payments, the lender has…
Read MoreFlipping: Make Your Old Home Feel New (For Less)
Old Home Feels Like New (For Less) Are those mauve walls driving you mad? You don’t need to break the bank to make your old house feel new again. With just a little creativity and a few small purchases, you’ll be the talk of the neighborhood in no time. Re-Paint…
Read MoreFlipping: Real Estate Houses
Flipping Real Estate Houses Prior to taking on your first rehab deal there are a few core areas that every rehab investor must know. You don’t need a degree or eight years of education to close your first deal. A majority of new real estate investors enter the business with rehabs and flips as their…
Read MoreWays to Save and Reduce your Power Bill
Save the Power, Save the Bill As the days get shorter and the weather gets steadily colder, homeowners across the country will see their power bills increase dramatically. Heating and lighting your real estate investment through the late fall and winter can cost you thousands if you’re reckless. So don’t be! Here are a few…
Read MoreFlipping Houses: Advanced Cleaning 101
Advanced Cleaning 101 Avid readers of real estate flipping tips are surely aware of the near-magical properties of baking soda and vinegar. If you’ve already mastered the art of cleaning homes with baking soda and vinegar but you need a few extra real estate flipping tips for making your property sparkle, read on. …
Read MoreFlipping Houses: Tips For Backyard Maintenance 101
Backyard Maintenance Creating a beautiful backyard isn’t something that comes up in real estate flipping tips very often. If you look at the statistics, people spend most of their time in the kitchen. Aside from the backyard, it’s one of my favorite places to renovate. Keep Clean Basic maintenance – Remove any…
Read MoreRehab Property: These are Five Important Qualities
Rehab Property Qualities The right property has a mix of desirable location, affordability, layout and potential profit. You can have a great property but if the location is poor you won’t get the most out of it. Here are the five most important qualities of a rehab property. Not every property is a great rehab…
Read MoreFlipping Houses: Modern Kitchen Must Have
Modern Kitchen Must Have The heart of the home, the kitchen is easily the most-used room in the house. So it makes sense to incorporate practical, stylish interiors that stand the test of time into this multi-functional space. Ultimately, your kitchen will reflect how you live. Unattached Counter An Island – An…
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