Category: Real Estate

Tenant Holding Over: What to do When Your Tenant doesn’t Leave

Kylie April 23, 2023 0 Comments
Sooner or later, every homeowner will have to deal with a tenant who refuses to leave. Laws and regulations vary from state to state, but most govern the procedure for evicting a tenant. In most cases, even if the tenant is breaking the terms of their lease, the owner still has to go through certain steps before they can legally evict them. When a tenant fails to move out of their rental property...

Virtual Staging: An Innovative Way to Impress Buyers

Kylie April 1, 2023 0 Comments
When it comes to selling your house, curb appeal is incredibly important. Making sure your house looks pristine, inside and out, is the first thing prospective buyers will see, and if your house isn’t near the top of that first impression list, you (and your house) could be passed over in favor of another home. Fortunately, virtual staging is an easy and inexpensive way to improve your...

Your Guide to Buying Appliances for Your New House

Kylie December 14, 2022 0 Comments
With all the excitement leading up to your actual move, it's easy to let fire safety slide-until you're rushing around buying new appliances. But, it's important to remember that safety should be your number one priority when you're handling them and that, in many cases, the appliances you select for your home can make the difference between life and death. Further, choosing the right appliance...

Perks of Selling Your Home Could Outweigh Challenges of Buying: What to Know

Kylie November 21, 2022 0 Comments
Selling your home is a huge decision and a big commitment. There are a lot of factors to consider, such as how much asking price you should set, how much you should ask for in closing costs, how long the process will take, and which realtor you should choose. But there are plenty of reasons for homeowners to sell their homes, too. You'll likely receive a percentage of the sale price if you sell....

How To Pick the Right Place for You to Live?

Kylie October 29, 2022 0 Comments
Whether you're moving across town or across the country, the process of finding a new home can be overwhelming. There are so many factors to consider, and it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Thankfully, there's a lot of help available to help plan, search, and move into your new home. Relocating to a new place can be overwhelming, more so if you are moving overseas to a completely new country....

5 Things to Consider When Hiring a Real Estate Agent

Kylie August 25, 2022 0 Comments
Buying or selling a home is one of the most exciting and stressful experiences in life. The excitement comes from finding and buying the perfect home, and the stress comes from realizing you need to sell your home to make it all work. And the last thing you want to do is pay too much for your home and lose thousands of dollars in the process. For help selling your home, a real estate agent can...

Is It Worth Investing In Mobile Home Parks?

Kylie August 3, 2022 0 Comments
Mobile home parks are a relatively new type of housing must-haves for residents looking to downsize and enjoy a more affordable lifestyle. They are popular for part-time living, affordable rents, and convenient locations. The downside, however, is an additional expense for homeowners due to the need for 24-hour security, including lighting, gates, and 24-hour staff to patrol the parks at night....

Property Taxes: What To Know

Kylie June 20, 2022 0 Comments
Property taxes are a big part of how much you pay for the home where you live. Property taxes are also one of the most misunderstood parts of the homeownership equation. If you're buying or selling a home this year, be sure to research your local property taxes and the steps you can take to avoid the taxman. Moreover, if you are selling your house to a realtor, look for one who can buy your house...

Should I Update My House Before I Sell It?

Kylie May 7, 2022 0 Comments
The housing market has been hot for years, but the buying and selling process has been slow in comparison. For buyers, the process is often filled with uncertainty. There is a lack of transparency on the buyer side, which leads to frustration and even stress. On the seller side, buyers don't pay attention to what's available in the market, which delays transactions. This is one of the reasons...

What is the First Homes Scheme?

Kylie March 24, 2022 0 Comments
The first homes scheme was designed to help homebuyers get on the housing ladder faster by allowing them to make a down payment to pay for a house deposit. They had to rent the property they bought back to the association in exchange. This scheme was successful enough to make the association apply to the Department for Communities and Local Government to make it permanent. In general, the First...