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...
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...
Why Due Diligence Is Important for a Seller - Sellers strengthen their negotiating power … by identifying problems in advance. If you’re selling a property, you need to do your due diligence. It not only protects you from the unexpected, but the information might help you sway a potential buyer. A seller who knows every detail about a property can influence a buyer’s perception of the val...
Is Your Business Insured Against Water? When your place of business is filling with water, the last thing you want to hear is that your commercial property or business owner’s policy does not cover the claim. However, that could be the case if you’re not careful. Commercial property insurance provides the broadest type of coverage that insurance carriers can offer to business owners. It is...
Which Comes First … the Buy or the Sell? When a hermit crab decides it’s time for a new home, it scopes out a new shell before vacating its current accommodation. But for homeowners, the process is not so easy. Whether you buy a new home before selling your current one – or the other way around – the choice of what to do first comes down to which option makes you the most comfortable....
Parking Choices Can Make or Break a Business - Everyone has heard the saying that in real estate it’s location, location, location. This may work well for the landlord in the short term, but what about parking for tenants and customers? Property and business owners alike both suffer when parking is inadequate. The following information outlines the risks and benefits of different types of pa...
The Three Phases of Environmental Assessments - When buying commercial property, an environmental site assessment (ESA) is an essential part of the due diligence process. Property owners and buyers should be aware of the three phases involved in a detailed ESA. Phase 1: The purpose of the first phase is to establish the baseline environmental conditions, identify any environmental compliance def...
Green Your Home : Save Now & Profit Later - With apologies to Sesame Street’s Kermit the Frog, it is easy being a green homeowner. And it may be profitable, too. To green your home you need to invest in a number of energy and water-saving measures that result in lower energy costs. While the initial cost of your green investment may be higher, greening your home can give you an immediate s...
Some Last-minute Tax Reminders for Investors - With April approaching, many investors find themselves racing to meet tax deadlines. If you’re one of them, there are some important details to remember. Tax Deadline: While the Internal Revenue Service began accepting electronically filed tax returns on January 17, there’s plenty more to remember, as many people will be waiting for the April 1...
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