Articles and News about Residential Real Estate
Buying a home is not cheap. It is one of the most expensive purchases in a family. For most, buying a house entails acquiring a mortgage to facilitate their purchase. Whether you’re building your dream home or buying an existing property, it is highly likely that you will need a loan to make it happen. This piece highlights what you need to know if you plan on financing your first home.
When it comes to outdoor activities, sunny days are perfect. However, doing anything under the sun for a prolonged period not only seems tiring, but it can also affect your health to a great extent. To prevent yourself from the dangerous UV rays while enjoying playing in outdoor spaces, you might want to think about shade sails.
If you are looking to have a roof repaired or you are building a new home and you know that someone is going to have to come and put a roof on the place, learn all that you can about the roofing companies in your area. The more knowledge that you have about each of the roofing companies in Kentucky, the better that you will be able to figure out which one will get your job done right. You’ll notice some major differences as you look into the different companies.
Scaffoldings are fundamental structures that will keep your workers productive and safe. They offer greater access to the different sections of the building site, mainly if the scaffold is several feet from the ground. Scaffolding equipment should be stable, secure, and made from high-quality materials to ensure the safety of the people using it and those near the area where it is erected.
Since 2015, most homes are getting smaller and smaller. This is why we are constantly on the hunt for nifty ways to expand our small living spaces. For example, more and more homeowners these days are turning their garages and sheds into home offices. Thanks to their home offices, they can attend to their job- or business-related tasks without leaving their homes.
Did you know you could buy a new home without ever visiting? It’s called buying a house “sight unseen.” The first thing that you should do when you are considering buying a home “sight unseen” is to research the home. And when I say “research” I mean to learn everything you possibly can find out about it. This includes finding out about the history of the house via public records such as census data and property records.
Taking hot showers and warm baths is said to offer numerous health benefits. For one, warm baths can significantly improve one’s mood. Plus, it can also help induce sleep and alleviate sore muscles. With all these health benefits, you have more reasons to treat yourself to a warm afternoon or night bath. But which is the best water heating system? Read on to learn more.
Are you making a drastic life change? Do you need to move to a different state in a hurry? If you are wondering, “How do I sell my house fast for cash?” then maybe you should consider contacting real estate direct buyers to get the ball rolling.
We’ve all heard about foreclosures for some time now. But what about pre-foreclosures? That’s different. What does it mean? Probably, just what you think it means. We’re talking about a property that’s not yet into foreclosure officially. The owner of the home is simply late on their payments. A type of pre-foreclosure where the owner owes more money than the home is worth is called a short sale.
In this article, we’re going to cover four important aspects of purchasing a pre-foreclosure or short sale property.
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You are about to purchase your dream house. You have worked hard to save up the money to make it happen! This often requires a great deal of sacrifice. Before first-time homebuyers sign on the dotted line, you should read this article to know about the five biggest dangers that exist for all homeowners. Be informed!
Technological advancements today are far more sophisticated than they ever have been since the beginning of the industrial revolution. In fact, since the current wars of the 19th Century between Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison, advancements in electricity and power grid development have surpassed what anyone thought of as possible over a century ago. One such increase is in the field of solar power technology.
Curious about what your house is worth today? I get this question all the time. Should you have to share your email or phone number to get the answer? I’d rather not. You know you’ll get hassled by a salesperson if you type it on the web. So, here’s the thing…
Selling your home is stressful, especially if you decide to list it in the fall or winter. The first step to getting the most money for your house is partnering up with an awesome real estate agent to market the house. However, if your agent isn’t truly great you might want some tricks up your sleeve to make sure you’re well ahead of the competition.
While we may love our homes, there will come a time when we need to sell them. With home prices in the USA on the rise over the last decade, you might even be thinking about selling your home right now. When selling a home, there are a few ways you can go about doing it. Most people will fix up the house and then sell it for the highest price possible. But what if you’re selling a house “as is”?
Unfortunately, selling a home “as is” often isn’t easy at all. There will always be buyers who are uneasy about purchasing “as is” homes. With that in mind, this article is going to go over a couple of helpful tips to assist you in selling your home without fixing any of its problems.
A couple of years ago I wrote the best practices outline for home sellers—Pro Strats for Selling Your Home in Winter. Now, on a related topic, I’m going to cover the reasons behind those strategies. Read on to learn five reasons why selling your home in winter is smart.
