Articles and News About Commercial Real Estate

How to Attract High-Quality Tenants to Your Rental Home

Purchasing a property for the purpose of renting it out can be a lucrative move for many individuals and families. Whether your rental home is meant for renting out during special occasions like the Derby, or you’d like a year-round steady stream of income, these tips will help you attract the best tenants.

Attract High-Quality Tenants to Your Rental Home
Having a beautiful home is just the start. All investors want to attract high-quality tenants to your rental home so read on!
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General Contractors Everywhere! Choosing The Right One

The construction trade is very easy to get into, here in the UK all you need is a CSCS card which is a 10-15 hour course, and then 15-20 minutes for the exam, after which you can appear on any construction site that will employ you. Therefore, there are a lot of people in the industry. Once you have your foot in the door you can go onto learning trades from the people you are working for, this makes the industry delicate when choosing the perfect contractor.

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Environmental Concerns for Housing

One of the perennial problems faced by the construction industry is the way that the weather can affect buildings. Severe weather conditions are always a challenge for builders, whether they are constructing homes or business premises, and Kentucky is one of many states that have suffered over the years from serious weather events.

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Louisville’s new construction needs to be taking environmental concerns for housing into consideration as they move forward.
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Top 3 Real Estate Myths About Louisville Real Estate Agents

Note: This is the second of a 3-part series on real estate myths. There are many misconceptions when it comes to working with Louisville real estate agents that are valuable to understand. If you have more specific questions, feel free to contact me.

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If you think all real estate agents are wealthy, think again. In 2010, the estimated average income for all real estate agents was $27,364.
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History of NuLu: Louisville’s East Market District

Louisville’s East Market district has changed dramatically throughout the city’s history. In the mid-1800s, it was a city park named Woodland Gardens. The park was frequented by new Louisvillians, particularly German immigrants who were new to America.

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The view from the Shine Contracting office onto E. Market Street.
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