A Floor Plan Can Save You Some Hassle
With the longer days of summer, some of you have a little more time on your hands, providing an excellent opportunity to prevent future hassles.…
Category: Real Estate
Budgeting for Renovations
When trying to figure out how much renovating you can afford, zero-based budgeting is a good way to go. Zero-based budgeting means starting from scratch.…
Making the Most Out of Open Houses
When you’re trying to sell your home, you want to engage in all the activities that encourage buyers and none of the activities that don’t.…
Real Estate Investing – What Are My Options?
When it comes to real estate, you can invest in several types of properties. The question is, why would you? Well, because it can pay…
The Pros and Cons of Using a Property Management Company
Hey, I had the opportunity to give away another one of my Schat’s Bakery gift cards with this column, since it was in response to…
What Is Title Insurance and Why Does It Matter?
If you don’t spend much of your time buying and selling homes, you probably don’t have a clear sense of what title insurance is or…
How Can I Find a Contractor to Help Me in This Economy?
Some things are just plain common sense. For example, when there isn’t enough of something to go around, it becomes more valuable. This is the…
Real Estate Investing – Part III
As the headline implies, this is the third column in a series about real estate investing. I started with single-family homes, moved to duplexes and…
Who Pays for What: Renters v. Landlords?
Before I jump into the topic of who pays for what on a rental property, let me say that contracts trump all. If you sign…
Real Estate Investing – Part II
Last week I shared information about investing in real estate, specifically purchasing a single-family home for use as a rental. This week, I’ll share why…