These days, there are many ways to invest in rental property. Especially depending upon the region of the country. Buying a home can be full of difficult decisions. As housing prices climb, maybe even more difficult financial planning is needed. People are looking for a different way to help pay for their mortgage every month. Some are choosing a home with an attached rental unit. This might just provide the monthly bump that makes that payment a little easier to accomplish. Invest in Rental Property - What Is an Additional Dwelling Unit? What is becoming more common in … Continue reading...
Should I Sell My Home or Remodel?
Should I sell my home or remodel? That is the key question as the market has shifted. It is hard to resist selling when people are throwing cash at you. Now that the market is back to normal, the question is mot so easy to answer. Your home is where your heart is. Therefore, for so many homeowners, it’s a lot more than a saying. Their home is a place where they made so many memories with family and friends. The highs and the lows shared in those walls. Thus, considering selling it can be extremely painful. But what do you do if your home is no longer meeting your needs? Can you simply … Continue reading...
3 Mistakes That Delay Closings
Mistakes that delay closings. They can bring nightmares at the mere thought. Buying a home can be one of the most heart-wrenching and nauseating adventures of your life. But once closing is scheduled, people think, "That’s it, right?" The stomach-in-your-throat feeling should go away and all is smooth sailing. Right? Well, not always. There are many reasons closings may get delayed. Don’t let this list scare you. However, it’s a great bit of knowledge to tuck away just in case. Try to remember that sometimes delayed closings do actually happen. Repairs Were Delayed These … Continue reading...
Organizing Your Pantry
Organizing your pantry is becoming a modern skill. Many homeowners are turning to home prepping as a way to cut back on trips to the store and avoid shortages. Unfortunately, many people find themselves overwhelmed. Sometimes it’s hard to know exactly what to stock up on. After you stock it, then you have to maintain it. Then, finding what you need among all the other things, can be difficult. Organization is a key part of successful prepping. Therefore, if you want to have an effective pantry, here are a few organizational tips to keep in mind. What Should You … Continue reading...
House Staging With Plants
House Staging With Plants House staging with plants? Does that really work? When selling your house, there are a lot of little things that you can do to increase the likelihood of getting an offer. Many of the tips you’ll find to improve your home’s appeal focus on things inside the house. These range from paint colors to furniture and a variety of other little tweaks. There is something else that you can do to improve the appeal of your home that’s often overlooked, though: add some plants. Think About It A lot of people don’t put much thought into the plants around … Continue reading...
Top 3 Tips for Staging Your Home
Staging your home. What are the top 3 tips for staging your home? Well, that is a key question that can increase your profits by tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. That's a lot of reasons for staging your home. Yes, it is true that putting a home on the market can be highly stressful. Sometimes it seems like homes sell almost before you can get them listed. However, other times it seems to languish due to shifts in the economy and buyer enthusiasm. Fortunately, there are ways that you can increase the chances of selling your home for more – even in a slower market. One of these … Continue reading...
8 Secrets to Getting Higher Offers on Your Home
Getting higher offers on your home. When you are selling a home in Las Vegas, you want to make sure you are getting higher offers on your home. These eight secrets can help you do just that. 8 Secrets to Getting Higher Offers on Your Home Check out these eight secrets that can bring in higher offers on your home: Make essential repairs before you list Clean everything from top to bottom Declutter like you mean it Stage every room with purpose Bring in live plants Make sure your listing photos tell a story List it at the right price Be flexible with … Continue reading...
Selling Your Las Vegas Home
Selling your Las Vegas home - Avoiding the 7 mistakes Selling your Las Vegas home is something one needs to be very careful of. There are 7 common mistakes to avoid. Mistakes that can cost you tens of thousands of dollars – even more. Therefore, let’s take a quick look at the 7 mistakes to avoid in selling your Las Vegas home. Don't step over dollars to pick up pennies First, let’s learn the adage “don’t step over dollars to pick up pennies”. Far too many folks try to cut corners thinking they can save money. In fact, what they end up doing is losing 10 to 100 times more than … Continue reading...
5 Simple Bedroom Improvements That Could Bring in Higher Offers
When you are selling a home, it's the little things that count. Check out these five simple bedroom improvements that could bring you higher offers. 5 Simple Bedroom Improvements That Could Bring in Higher Offers If you’re selling a home in Las Vegas, your real estate agent will most likely talk to you about improvements you can make around the house to bring in higher offers – and some of them may be in the bedroom. And so here's a quick list of five easy improvements you may be able to make: Revitalized lighting Half-empty closets Neutral paint An upgraded … Continue reading...
5 Signs it’s Time to Move into a Condo in Las Vegas
If you’re thinking about buying a condo in Las Vegas, you’re not alone – but how do you know when it’s time? Watch for these five signs. 5 Signs it’s Time to Move into a Condo in Las Vegas If you’re like many people, you’ve entertained the idea of buying a condo in Vegas for a while. However, many are never sure it’s the right time. How can you tell you’re ready, and is it the right decision? Check out these five signs it’s time to sell your current home and buy a condo in Las Vegas: You’re tired of home maintenance Your home doesn’t fit your lifestyle You’re too far from all the … Continue reading...