4 Sound Reasons to Invest in Property on the French Riviera

French-born, English playwright, novelist, and short-story writer W. Somerset Maugham—the highest-paid author during the 1930s—is known for many witticisms. Among them is this gem: “Money is like a sixth sense without which you cannot make a complete use of the other five.” Maybe you’d like to invest in property on the French Riviera?

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4 Things to Consider When Thinking of Remodeling Your Living Room

If you’ve considered remodeling your living room, there are a few points to consider before moving forward with the project. This remodel needs to be insightful and practical to get the most out of the investment and effort. Before beginning, consider some details that affect the outcome and the process of remodeling. With some research and planning, you’ll successfully create an updated and useful space you’ll enjoy for years to come.

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Because your living room is used so frequently, special thought should go into its design. | Photo by Luis Martinez
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5 Landscaping Tips to Elevate Your Home’s Value

It’s never a bad idea to change and renovate your house to increase its curb appeal. Spending a few hundred dollars can give you back by increasing the house value by thousands of dollars. In this piece, we’re going to look at five smart landscaping tips that will help you elevate the value of your home.

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Sunrooms and More: A Guide to Additions for Your Home

Like life, it gets to a point where we need to revamp ourselves by doing something different to look or feel good. The same applies to our living spaces. Most homeowners get to a point where they think they need to make some changes to the “normal home look” that has always existed. We present this guide to additions for your home to help you view the whole picture accurately.

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Sunrooms are a great way to expand the footprint of your living space. | Image by Kimberly Montgomery
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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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8 Ways to Invest in Real Estate Without Big Money

As children, some of us had our eyes set on a profession in teaching, medicine, or technology. Others have always been drawn to the idea of real estate. But one big barrier remains. It takes money to get into real estate investing. And that money has to come from somewhere. Most of us aren’t born with money in the bank. This piece will outline eight ways to invest in real estate even if you don’t have a giant bank account.

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Top 7 Renovation Mistakes That Can Hurt Your House Value

Most homeowners want to sell their property for the highest price possible. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to do so, and investing in various renovations is one of them. But, blindly renovating anything without proper research and execution can do you more harm than good. In this article, we’re going to cover seven renovation mistakes that you’ll want to avoid.

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Louisville Real Estate Prices by Area

I’ve been writing a “Best Bang for Your Buck” article since 2014. (If you’re interested, I’ll link them at the bottom of this piece.) Somehow I missed writing last year’s article. Something must have interrupted my thinking *cough* *Covid* *cough*. Well, I’m not going to let that disrupt me again! So without further ado, here’s the most current data you can find on Louisville real estate prices by area.

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Springhurst continues to be a great value for its prime location.
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2021 Home Staging Trends

Preparing your home for sale is a serious task. It involves several steps and may take away some of your time, but it’s worth it. It can help you find a buyer much faster, but also get a better deal. But the question that bothers sellers the most is – how to make a home attractive for the potential buyer? An important factor centers on current home staging trends.

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Can You Spend Too Much on a Kitchen Renovation?

Most agree that kitchens are the most important room in the home. But is it possible to spend too much on a kitchen renovation? There are so many costly items that are needed for a great kitchen but real estate experts can help you identify where your money can go the farthest.

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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. In this article, we will be hitting the four biggest mistakes new real estate investors make so that you can avoid them.

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4 Ways to Decorate Your Walls with Portraits

Artwork, portraits, and paintings can transform not just the bare walls of your home, but they also add personality. The way you decorate your walls can deliver the “Wow!” factor to any room by becoming the focal point that draws the eye. Portraits and art talk about your interests and the important people in your life.

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