Have you ever thought your neighborhood was poorly run? This may not describe everyone, but maybe you would enjoy managing your HOA so that it runs more smoothly. Being a part of a robust community of homeowners in a condo or townhouse community can be a challenging, thankless job, but it can also be quite rewarding.
Real estate investing is one of the oldest forms of investment. And a lucrative one at that. The average annual return for real estate investments in 2019 was an impressive 10.6 percent. This is great because it’s higher than the average for all investments at 8.6 percent. But how does it work? Read on to learn the five main ways of real estate investing.
If you’re interested in real estate investing and hope to get involved, you need to understand that there are different investment strategies and methods you can use. Let’s take a look.
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A home inspection is a comprehensive assessment of a house. It is a crucial step for anyone considering purchasing a new home in Louisville. You might be wondering whether to pay this extra expense after already spending a large sum on the house. Let me walk you through this home inspection checklist that covers all the key elements.
No matter how large or small your home is, it’s necessary to create sufficient space to make it look bigger and more inviting. Desiring to start fresh in all aspects sets the right mood and attitude for a new year. So, without further ado, here are seven ideas for your New Year’s resolution to improve your space.
Despite how rewarding it is to have your own property, being a homeowner is still demanding. Much like taking care of yourself, maintaining a house requires a lot of effort, money, and time. In exchange, your home ensures you have a secure shelter. In this piece, we’ll take a look at seven valuable benefits of basement waterproofing.
A common question many homeowners have is, “Can I put a fence on my property?” And rightly so, there’s the old adage, “Good fences make good neighbors.” So, before you start digging or calling a fence company to do the work for you, there are a few things you should know about fencing and your property line.
For most people, the thought of paying off your mortgage early is an appealing one. Unfortunately, most people don’t know how to go about it without leaving themselves financially unstable. So it stays a distant dream. Read on how to learn strategies that will help you pay off your home mortgage faster.
Renting your first apartment is a life-changing experience for many people. As a renter, you’re out on your own with nobody to tell you to clean your room or tell you what to do. The problem for many first-time renters is not only providing income but also providing a stable rental history. After all, how are you supposed to provide rental history if this is your first apartment home? Luckily for you, that is where a co-signer for an apartment comes in.
We haven’t published as many real estate market charts in recent years. More people are looking for home improvement, interior design, or general real estate advice pieces. But that doesn’t mean we can’t throw one in for fun every so often, right? So here’s the newly updated Louisville home sales chart for the period 2002 through 2021.
If you are going to be renting your first apartment, then you will want to have all the information in hand so you can get approved quickly and avoid any unnecessary delays. You really should know the following six tips for first-time renters before you apply for your first place.
Selling a house can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. Some of the challenges you’re likely to face when selling your home include choosing the wrong real estate agent, attaching the wrong price tag, being too emotional about it, and others. This causes you to take ages to get a potential buyer for your home. But, you can overcome those hurdles with these four strategies for a quick house sale.
We’re going to start with the most important one first but read all four of these simple yet effective strategies for a quick house sell.
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‘Tis the season for guests to arrive and enjoy the festivities! While you may be quite over the idea of having friends and relatives staying by now, the idea of updating your guest bathroom has probably crept into your mind after all of those not-so-subtle digs from well-meaning relatives. In this piece, we’ll inspire you with the right path to a perfect guest bathroom.
Stainless steel refrigerators are undoubtedly a luxury item. Some people can’t afford them. In most cases, they should last just as long as any other appliance and look better doing it. Keeping one of these appliances in your kitchen is an investment that you want to protect. The only downside to these sleek and shiny appliances is that they can become dented easily. Fortunately, there’s a quick and effective method for repairing a dent in a stainless steel refrigerator using common household supplies.
Almost anything you do to improve your home will add value, but does a storage shed add value to your home? This piece will cover this topic so that you’ll have more info to help your decision. The short answer is, “Yes” but it does depend on some of these factors.
Purchasing real estate is one of the safest and most lucrative long-term investments you can make. Granted, it does come with its own set of caveats. For one thing, it lacks liquidity, meaning it is a long-term investment that cannot be readily converted into cash (unlike stocks). You also need to shoulder the costs necessary to maintain any kind of property. But in this piece, we will focus primarily on why real estate is still a good investment.
