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…
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Happy Earth Day!
April 22, 2014 is Earth Day. To celebrate, you may want to go green and save a little green in the process. You can help…
Consumer Confidence
Consumer confidence is a funny thing. As adults, we understand that wanting something doesn’t necessarily make it so (for example, no matter how much we…
Why Invest in Real Estate?
If you are in the fortunate position of having a little money to invest, or if you are just curious about investing, here’s a bit…
Energy Improvements Outside – How to Save Money and Be More Comfortable
Last week I shared ideas about how to improve your home’s energy efficiency by making changes to your home’s interior (replacing old appliances, adding a…
Bring the Heat: Fireplaces, Inserts, Wood Stoves, Pellet Stoves, and More
I am happy to announce that I have to get back to Schat’s Bakery to pick up some more gift cards because I’m getting several…
How to Prepare for a Move
Moving can be exciting, but it tends to come with a few drawbacks (like getting all your earthly possessions from one location to another). So,…
COSTCO: Blessing or a Curse?
COSTCO is coming! Before I get going, I want to disclose that Realty World Selzer Realty is the listing agent for the property COSTCO will…
How to Hire a Lender
Last week, I talked about how to hire a realtor. This week, I thought I’d review the basics of hiring a lender.A lender’s job is…
Energy Improvements – How to Save Money and Be More Comfortable
It’s a seller’s market, and if you’re thinking of selling, one way to be successful is to make your home more energy efficient. Even if…