From a buyer’s point of view, Craigslist rarely has rules. That does not mean that there are no unwritten rules. If you want to get the best deals and keep the regular sellers on their good side, read on. Go only after the articles that interest you Craigslist sellers rarely sell on Craigslist for a […]
For decades, smart homeowners have turned to patio enclosures as a way to enjoy the outdoors without the unnecessary hassle of wind, rain, and insects that ruin mild daytime temperatures. These home “accessories” began to attract the attention of the American public in the early 1960s, and demand for these spacious, well-designed products quickly began […]
They feed at night and look for dark, cool, and humid places to hang out during the day. Some common hiding places are under organic matter such as mulch, pine straw, litter and other debris, loose wood chip mulch, decaying matter, rotten fruit on the ground, wood, boards or tree branches that are on the […]
To sell short or not to sell short, that is the question You’ve probably already heard of the term Short Sale (SS). This is when a seller (usually one who is in a current financial distress) tries to sell your home that is worth less than the amount you owe on your mortgage. The bank […]
After extensive research, it is apparent to me that 15 years after construction, condo complexes enter a phase where the main elements begin to sag. In many cases, they will require expenses that may not be covered by your fiscal budgets or reserve funds. This is where the condo owner can face the dangers of […]
Given the rapid rise in home prices in recent years, home sellers are taking a hard look at the commission they have to pay to a real estate agency to market and sell their home. Real estate commissions vary across the country; they average in the range of four to seven percent. According to the […]
You will find several household products that you can use to clean black mold. This is a short list of commonly used items that are safe to use. Mold is really a fungus that thrives in damp or humid conditions. It could be found in places in the house that remain humid, such as the […]
Newly built log houses are usually stained and sealed as soon as “drying” is complete or shortly thereafter. There is nothing wrong with that, right? Well, here are some things to consider before applying a beautiful natural wood finish to your new log home. First, newly built houses are often built with “green logs.” Green […]
If you’ve ever watched TV after 11:30 p.m., you’ve seen people talking about courses on buying real estate without a down payment. They show vacation paradises, beautiful girls, luxurious cars, and huge mansions. All of this is promised to you if you buy their course to earn a million with nothing! If you want, you […]
Basically, there are thirteen categories of items that a tax preparer will organize for the tax return. Below is the tax season checklist: 1. W-2; (if you have worked for someone else and must pay you before the second week of January) 2. 1099 of all brokers, lessors and contractors; 3.1099 from all institutions that […]