6 Ways to Create an Attractive Home Office A home office is on its way to becoming an essential item on a house buyer's wish list. After all, many people work at least part of the time at home — and even if they don't, they still want somewhere to store the computer and their household papers. Here are some tips to help you create an attractive home office that you'll actually want to spend ti...
The Right Way to Deal with Problem Tenants Problem tenants are a nightmare for many landlords. Guidelines for dealing with tenant issues vary from state to state. However, there really are four things you should do to avoid a legal battle with your tenants: The lease agreement should clearly define potential tenant-landlord issues. Once you have qualified the tenant and agreed to lease th...
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- Changing Office Design Reflects a New Work Reality - If, in fact, design follows function, it’s not surprising that yesterday’s office design no longer caters to today’s office function. Today’s office workers face a different work environment than previous generations. Yesterday’s staff followed a clock-in, clock-out model, while their mobile successors can boast a flexibility that...
6 Things that Will Stop Your House From Selling Poor curb appeal Buyers won't even go inside if the outside of the house looks unappealing. So clean up your front yard by tidying plants and pulling up weeds. Make sure the outside of your home looks well cared-for by painting the trim, mowing the lawn and placing attractive potted plants by the door. Unpleasant odors You may not even notice bad...
The Fine Art of Managing Your Corporate Risks - Your insurance program should be as individual and unique as your business. The process of defining a program that will best manage your corporate risks is called risk management. It should be included as part of your overall strategic plan. The following will help you develop a program to meet your unique needs: Identify and Prioritize: Risks ...
- News Flash: Employee Breaks Actually Increase Productivity - Some bosses believe employee breaks are a waste of time. But a growing body of evidence suggests that taking a constructive break from a mental task improves productivity. For example, a NASA study of pilots on long-haul flights found that those who took turns having brief midflight naps showed a 16% improvement in reaction times aft...
May 15th, 2013
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- Why Building Owners Need to Stay Ahead of the Curve - Redevelopment of existing office buildings will be necessary to meet the ever-changing demands of the commercial marketplace. There is strong evidence to suggest that approximately 80% of the nation’s commercial building stock will still be standing for the next 10 to 15 years. Using this knowledge, agents can identify building...
Ask the Agent: This Month’s Question How should I prepare my home for sale? You want your home to show well, which means getting rid of clutter and making sure it is clean, neat and well maintained both inside and outside. 1. Remove all clutter. Pack or store anything you do not need. Donate the rest to your favorite charity or having a garage sale. 2. Store your valuables or lock th...
May 13th, 2013
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- Companies Still Need Brick & Mortar “Motherships” - Even though companies are finding abundant benefits in shifting to telecommuting and mobile-friendly office environments, many are still seeing value in maintaining a physical presence; with CEOs such as Yahoo’s Marissa Mayer, who recently banned working from home, we’re far from seeing the end of bricks and mortar. In today’s e...
Thinking of Buying a Fixer-Upper? How to Do It Right With proper due diligence and the right real estate agent, buying a fixer-upper can be a satisfying and lucrative experience. Buying a bad one, though, can lead to disaster. Here are some tips to help you avoid problems: Location: A bad house in a desirable neighborhood is almost guaranteed to pay big dividends for the savvy buyer. Here’s...
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