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Architecture Services: What Architects Can Do for Your Building Project

Do you know if you need architecture services? A building project is such a delicate and complicated task that requires the input of architects and other professionals to succeed. When building your dream home, architecture is the most important aspect. It’s the only expertise that is needed from beginning to end. Likewise, architects have to work with all other service providers to ensure that the work is going on as planned.

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Sometimes a draftsman performs the same types of service as an architect. It’s good to know the differences. | Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko

That said, you need to understand the architecture services you can get from a professional firm when you have a construction project. You do not need to take all the services, just what you need for your project. Read on to learn more.

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How to Choose 3D Architectural Rendering Company

If you are planning on building a home or especially a large commercial space, you should consider the value of hiring an architectural rendering company. There’s a lot to consider. Which 3D architectural rendering company should you choose? Which techniques best match your vision? And most importantly, what will it cost? 

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Pandemic Instigated Changes to Property Management That Are Here to Stay

The COVID-19 pandemic changed our lives and the way we do business in seemingly countless ways. It’s still changing them 18 months later. Property management hasn’t been spared when it comes to these changes. Many of them are here to stay. Today we’re looking at changes to property management that are looking to be with us for years to come.

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What is a Good Return on Real Estate Investment?

As a real estate investor, how can you tell when a real estate investment is making enough profits to justify the money and effort put into it? After all, no one wants to make a mistake when large amounts of money are involved. This is an important question because while you may think of yourself as a businessperson, you may, in reality, be making money for the bank and the government instead of yourself.

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Why You Need a Realtor When Buying a Rental Property

The vast majority of people will use a real estate agent when selling their homes. Most will also use an agent when buying a house, especially first-time homebuyers. It can be critically important to use a Realtor when building a house. But what about when buying a rental property?

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The Importance of Property Management to Landlords and Tenants

The property management strategy a property investor chooses is arguably the next most important factor (after the location of the property) for the success of their investment. Property management affects not only the performance of a rental but the property investor’s ability to grow. This piece will highlight the strengths of hiring an outside property management group rather than managing the properties on your own.

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4 Biggest Mistakes New Real Estate Investors Make

The real estate business can be a very lucrative option for your investing your money. However, it does take hard work and smart decision-making to do it successfully. It requires you to thoroughly know and research the market so that you know how to buy a property at the right price. For new real estate investors, this can be a challenge.

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Top 3 Ways to Be an Awesome Landlord

One of the best ways to be financially independent is to own real estate. Renting your own property makes money each month but also reduces debt. And don’t forget, your property increases in value over time! Most millionaires in the world today made their money via real estate. So what are the best ways to be an awesome landlord?

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Rental properties come in all shapes and sizes. How you treat your clients can also be customized. | Photo by Tre Pryor
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4 Reasons to Hire Foundation Experts Before Buying or Selling

Have you considered hiring foundation experts in Louisville before buying or selling a home or commercial building? If you’re thinking of putting your house on the market (or are looking for an investment property) you’re already under enough stress. Just think about all that is associated with a move. If so, why rack up one more expense by consulting with a foundation contractor?

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4 Benefits of Investing in Land

Investing in land is something quite a few people have considered at least once in their lives. Maybe it was a late-night infomercial that sparked interest or a simple conversation among friends. Buying or selling a property in any area will always bring additional questions. There are several types of real estate investments with the most elusive to understand being vacant land.

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Best Material for Your Bathroom Partition Budget

Do you feel that your restaurant, office, or hotel bathroom needs some remodeling or upgrade? If so, you’ve got to consider a lot of design bits including the bathroom partition pricing as this will determine what kind of tile you like to lay on the floor, how many stalls are there going to be, or how many sinks you will install, or how all the components will be supposed to be set out.

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Tax Advantages of Using a Property Management Company

Owning a property that generates a steady income is an exciting idea until you run it by yourself. Every property owner who has tried to manage the properties while juggling another occupation knows how difficult it is. You need to consider plenty of things, such as rent payments, routine inspections, and general administrative work. This piece will highlight one of the less understood benefits of using a property management company—paying fewer taxes.

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How to Get Started in Property Development and Become Successful

You can always check the Louisville Home sales chart to see up-to-date results. Just last month, 1,209 homes were sold. The average home price in Louisville, Kentucky during this time was $267,708. Real estate is a good investment, as it offers opportunities to create wealth, and make passive income for a lifetime, not to mention the tax benefits. This is why many people are investing in property development. However, you need to understand the industry. Going into real estate as a developer without fully understanding what it takes to succeed is a recipe for failure. Want to become a successful real estate developer? Here’s how to get started in property development. 

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8 Signs You Should Hire a Property Manager

First, you go out and find that perfect rental property. Now, you need to attract great tenants. Then collect rent on time. What if something breaks? Time to fix it yourself or call a handyman. But there are many tasks that a professional property manager will allow you to take care of other things while they handle your property for you. Read on to see the top eight signs you should hire a property manager.

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