Andre Smith's (realtysmith) Blog

Going green is something many families are attempting to do. The natural disasters and anomalies around the world continue to remind families why they should go green, and the following are seven ways to do just that.1. Ending the CycleEveryone's using reusable bags, and that's great, but there's...

As a person grows older, certain things must be taken into consideration, like mobility issues or problems with sight among other things. All of these issues could make a home dangerous unless some of the following changes are made to your house.Deal With Fall HazardsFall hazards have to be dealt...

Americans are fighting a two-front war, one against this pandemic and another against an economic collapse. Social distancing is winning, but Congress has failed to pass temporary economic relief, such as UBI (universal basic income), so it's up to homeowners to take action to save on home owners...

Owning a home is one of the most important parts of achieving the American dream. Purchasing a home is also one of the most consequential financial decisions anyone can make, and the property itself often becomes the buyer's largest financial asset. That reality means that anything that could jeo...

Selling a home shouldn’t be a difficult task when you’re all staged and prepared. Nevertheless, more and more sellers are unknowingly faced with mistakes that could easily be avoided. Most of the sellers are thinking that staging a home sale requires a substantial amount of money. Investing in th...

Evaluating a neighborhood before moving there is something all homeowners should do. This is the place where your family will be living and where family or friends will come to spend time with you.Making sure you feel safe in your neighborhood is of the utmost importance. Keep in mind that a comm...

Real estate professionals often enjoy few tax breaks, so tracking your mileage is of paramount importance. More than likely, you're essentially working out of your car as you drive between showings and closings on a daily basis. Tracking your mileage gives you a rare opportunity to let your car w...

For many years now, global warming, pollution and the lack of resources have been a topic of constant political and social discussion all around the world. Although Australia has taken major steps in order to reduce carbon emissions, on a global scale, it seems like we have not done that much.The...

Having your own roof over your head is the dream for most of us. Finally stop paying rent and using the money to pay out your own piece of property sounds much better. But buying a house with a bad credit score can be pretty difficult. Difficult yes, but not impossible. Although it will require a...

The internet is not only popular but necessary. More people are online than ever before, and web access has become as important as access to education and electricity. This is the reason you probably cannot find many households in the UK without internet access, which is something internet suppli...