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Apartment Living: Finding the Right Place to Call Home

Owning a home has never been a dream of mine. Apartment living means no property taxes, and no upkeep. That means more money for investing and making sure there are resources for me to move into a great retirement community when the time comes. The key is finding an apartment that is right. The landlord must provide excellent support in terms of property management, and the place must have the basic amenities that I need. Fortunately, I have found great apartments every time I move to a new city. If you are thinking that apartment living is the way to go, let me share a few tips. They'll help you know what to look for, how to understand the leases, and what rights you have as a tenant. All those factors will make it easier to find the perfect place and turn it into a happy home.

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Apartment Living: Finding the Right Place to Call Home

5 Tips For Buying A Condo Vacation Rental

5 June 2017
 Categories: Real Estate, Articles

Buying a condo vacation rental in the tourist destination of your choice can really be the best of both worlds: your family has a comfortable home to stay when on vacation, and you can rent the home out the rest of the year to cover the mortgage or even earn a profit. With the vacation rental industry continuing to boom year after year, and more and more families opting for a condo vacation rental instead of a cramped hotel room, this can easily be a great investment as long as you know what to look for. Read More 

Challenges You May Encounter When Building A House

25 May 2017
 Categories: Real Estate, Articles

If you recently purchased some land to build a house on, the first step you should take is getting approved for a home loan. Once you do this, you can hire a contractor to build the house for you. As you prepare for this, here are several challenges you may face during the process of planning for your new house and actually building it. Putting In A Basement Putting a basement under your new house might be something you hope for, and this is typically possible with any land you purchase; however, there are several things you should realize. Read More 

Selling Your Home? 3 Things Your Real Estate Agent May Not Tell You

22 December 2016
 Categories: Real Estate, Articles

If you own a house, condo, or other property, you most likely understand that real estate is a large investment. Since it is such a large investment, you may want to sell to recoup some of your financial investment. Unfortunately, most owners are not fully prepared for the selling process. Hiring real estate agents is essential, since these professionals understand the market and can help you and your buyers work through the legalities. Read More 

How To Prepare Your Washing Machine For Your Local Move

14 December 2015
 Categories: , Articles

If you are planning on moving to a new home nearby and you have many belongings, then a moving company can help to transport your things in a timely manner. However, you need to make sure that your items are all ready to go. This means preparing some of your more expensive items like your appliances. You may not think that something like a washing machine needs much preparation, but there are a few things you need to do to make sure that the appliance makes it safely to your new home. Read More 

3 Things For Couples To Consider When Buying A Home Before Marriage

3 August 2015
 Categories: Real Estate, Articles

Marriage is increasingly becoming a venture that people embark on later in life. While it was common to get married in your late teens or early twenties at the start of the century, the average age has increased to around 27 for women and 30 for men. However, waiting this long to buy homes for sale in your area can leave you with a large mortgage when you retire, so you may wish to buy a home with your partner earlier in life. Read More