Green Residential
Whether you’re selling your house or hoping to attract a tenant, curb appeal is an essential sales tactic to consider. Curb appeal is another word for that first impression.
The exterior of your home is the first thing potential buyers will see, whether it’s online or in person. And because it’s the first impression, it can affect their long-term attitude for either good or bad…. [Read More]
Most landlords get into the business of property ownership to turn a profit, but the only way to successfully and consistently turn that profit is to maintain a steady stream of revenue. As long as your property is filled with paying clients at a reasonable market price, you won’t have to worry about it—but unfortunately, tenants don’t stick around forever…. [Read More]
A couple weeks ago, you put in an offer on a new home and it was accepted. So you did what anyone would do and you placed a nice bright sale sign in the front yard of your current residence.
Within a matter of days, you had an offer on your old place and the respective closing dates were set. And though, of course, you knew that moving would be part of the process, it suddenly hits you that you actually have to move!… [Read More]
Some rental properties offer to pay all the energy bills to attract more tenants. It’s a highly attractive strategy, particularly for millennials who make up the majority of renters today.
Millennials are always looking for ways to reduce things on their list of things to do and payments to make, and rent that includes the cost of utilities is a great way to save. Even landlords who don’t offer all-inclusive rent coverage would like to lower the cost of utilities at their rental properties…. [Read More]
On the surface, flipping a house seems like an easy way to make money. The concept is simple enough; buy a home that needs a bit of work or one that’s severely underpriced, make improvements as necessary, then sell the home again for more than you paid for it. Do this a handful of times, and hypothetically, you could make a substantial line of extra income. In Texas, where real estate markets vary wildly, you could find dozens or even hundreds of opportunities to make your money back…. [Read More]
When you’re involved in the search process for a new home, you’re typically on the lookout for new listings. Occasionally, when you’re driving through a neighborhood or down an unfamiliar street, you’ll see a big red yard sign with white lettering that reads, “For Sale By Owner.”… [Read More]
Everybody says you get what you pay for. This is especially that case in today’s real estate market.
Given the number of inspections, certifications, and approvals that go into a transaction, you can bet you’re going to pay a figure that’s comparable to similar properties in the neighborhood. So if you’re expecting to get a $500,000 property for $200,000, that’s just not going to happen…. [Read More]
No matter your age or expertise, a career in real estate investing can be well-paying and comfortable. The hours are flexible, you can often work from home, and the profits can be incredible if you’re good at your job. But everyone has to start somewhere; it’ll take a lot of long hours, stress, and effort to build your investment career from the ground up.
Autumn tends to be a slow time for property owners; people prefer to move in the late spring and summer, whether to avoid uprooting kids during the school year, to avoid extra holiday season chaos, or because college graduates are moving on and setting up in new locales. Everyone has their reasons, but spring and summer are prime moving time. So, where does that leave you as a property owner?