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Investing in Land: What are its Risk and Benefits?

You can find a lot of ways to generate money by investing in land. Despite the erroneous assumption when it comes to putting your money on a piece of a vacant lot (that it’s a weak investment and such), the benefits that you can get from this type of real estate investment are substantial. 

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However, an investor like you must know how to do your land investing right, especially if you don’t have enough experience. Aside from the advantages, you should also be aware of the risks associated with investing in vacant land. Read this blog post to learn more. 

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Moving? New Home Cleaning Tips

Moving into a new home can be very stressful. Even if you have done it several times before. Your new place may have looked spotless the first time you went in for a visit and fell in love with it. But when the time comes to get it ready for your move, you are bound to find a few unpleasant surprises in terms of its cleanliness. Read on to learn some great new home cleaning tips to make for a smoother transition.

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Here are four steps to take to make sure that every area of your new home squeaky clean before you move in.

1. Do an Initial Inspection 

When it comes to carrying out the first deep cleaning of your new home, it is often difficult to decide where to begin. A suitable place to start is to carry out an initial inspection of the whole house and check for any major repairs or damage that you need to fix before doing anything else. Taking care of such issues beforehand will make the process of prepping your new home much more manageable. 

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Read more about the article Using Restaurant Table Bases in Your Next Interior Design Project
A strong use of color will always be essential for our Louisville interior design trends. Here we see a yellow dining room that really pops!

Using Restaurant Table Bases in Your Next Interior Design Project

Hey, DIYers out there! Ready for a creative interior design project idea? How about building your own table with restaurant table bases! Restaurant tables can withstand a lot of abuse…

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Tips to Buy Your Very First Rental Property in Louisville

Are you thinking about buying your first rental property? Maybe you want to invest, and you have come to the conclusion that real estate is the best option. Either way, there are a few things that you can do to make sure your investment is a profitable one.

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There are many factors that go into buying an investment property that is very different than buying a home for your family.
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Read more about the article Sustainability Concepts in Modern Property Development
The future of sustainable housing must include solar energy, as seen here in this housing development where each structure has panels on its roof.

Sustainability Concepts in Modern Property Development

The world of modern property development is undergoing rapid social and economic change, just like many other industries. Leading global finance advisers Deloitte discuss these changes in a positive light, demonstrating how…

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What Today’s Homebuyers Are Looking For

If you’re selling your home in Louisville or any of the surrounding areas, I’ve got great news for you! Your home is in great demand. I haven’t even visited your property but I know this is the case because housing inventory is at an all-time low. But if you want top dollar for your house, read on to learn what today’s homebuyers are looking for.

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How to Hire the Right Vinyl Siding Contractor in Louisville

Choosing the right contractor isn’t just a matter of comparing prices and selecting the company with the lowest price. According to Windows Plus, a vinyl siding contractor in Louisville, Kentucky, a good contractor will “use high-quality products backed by lifetime warranties from trusted manufacturers.”

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Vinyl siding offers protection and ease of maintenance to your home’s exterior for a reasonable price. | Photo by Tre Pryor

If you choose a bad contractor, you may find yourself with problems with improper installation that won’t be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. So it makes sense to do your research carefully, interviewing, and comparing multiple contractors before you pull the trigger. Here are some of the things you should consider when hiring a vinyl siding contractor.

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Virtual Staging and the Future Of Real Estate

I came across this tremendous piece by Hermann Samano and wanted to share it with you. For years, home staging has been mostly straightforward—less is more, declutter and clean, fix all the obvious broken things in order to sell their home faster. Now with virtual staging, we’re in a whole new world! I’ve started the article below, then click over to read the rest. It’s really quite interesting!
-Tre Pryor

Staging a home for sale has been a tool used by real estate agents and sellers for years. When a home is beautifully staged, it can be a real lure for potential buyers. The process of home staging involves a lot of heavy lifting, rearranging furniture, and intense attention to detail and decorating. Most buyers prefer to purchase a home that looks well-kept and on-trend, which makes staging the property a smart marketing move. However, a lot of physical work, time, and effort comes with the staging process and it doesn’t mean that a quick sale is guaranteed. Virtual staging uses the same principles as regular staging, but with a technological twist. This process can save you a lot of headaches while still providing you with amazing results. 

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