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A backyard is one of the most versatile things about a home. There are so many things that people can do with them. As a result, allowing your backyard to sit empty and unused is a massive waste of potential. The following are some of the best things you can do to your backyard this summer.Have a Pool ConstructedYou can make your backyard a place of play and relaxation by adding a gorgeous pool to it. Doing so would offer you the benefit of giving you a place to cool off during the summer heat. In addition, it would also allow you to go swimming whenever you feel like it since you would be able to access it from the comfort of your own home. Plus, it would be a great way to make your backyard look more beautiful in general.One of the best things about deciding to add one to your home is... 08/17/2022

Wholesaling real estate is a great strategy for beginners who want to get into investing but don’t have the funds or the experience to do it on their own. It involves scouting potential deals on behalf of an investor and collecting substantial fees just for acting as the middleman in a transaction. After teaching thousands of real estate investors around the country to flip contracts on houses for profit, I know that anyone who follows a tried and true process can earn five to six figures per month with this strategy.It doesn’t require a license or years of schooling to wholesale real estate, but it requires patience and a thorough understanding of the local market. So, if you’re thinking about wholesaling houses, here’s a step-by-step look at how it’s done.What Is Wholesaling Real Esta... 08/04/2022

Now that you've decided to start building your home addition, good for you! Extensions are a great way to personalize your home and add the extra space you want because you have so many options. The first step is to decide whether or not to build, but many homeowners get stuck at this point. You've heard horror stories about contractors who start work, don't care about the deadline or budget, and quit halfway through the project. You don't want a headache that costs a fortune and never gets finished in your house. You want a beautiful, useful new room! So, how can you keep your house expansion project from being held up or interrupted as little as possible?HOW TO AVOID DELAYS AND DISRUPTIONS IN BUILDING A HOME?Following are some of the ways to avoid delays and disruptions in house build... 08/01/2022

Buying a property is a huge milestone, and it’s one that should be celebrated. But it’s also a big financial decision that requires a lot of thought and planning. If you’re thinking of buying your first property, here are five tips to help you make the most of your investment. Do your research The first step in any major financial decision is to do your research. This is especially true when it comes to buying property. There are a lot of factors to consider, from location to price to the type of property you want. It’s important to take the time to learn about all of these factors before making any decisions. Get pre-approved for a mortgage One of the most important things you can do when buying your first property is to get pre-approved for a mortgage. This will give you a good idea ... 07/27/2022

1. Lot grading and drainage have a significant impact on the building, due to the direct and indirect damage that moisture can have on the foundation. It is especially important that surface runoff water be adequately diverted away from the home. Lot grading should slope away and fall a minimum of one (1) inch every foot for a distance of six (6) feet around the perimeter of the building.Read more here.Bannon Home Inspections provides quality, affordable home inspection service solutions to the greater Charlotte, NC area including: Monroe, Gastonia, Concord, Rock Hill, Fort Mill and more. Learn more about how we can help you by visiting our website.  07/18/2022

Well some will accuse me of being biased but I could not help but re-blog my husband‘s post about our for baby Mr. Whiskey-A-Go-Go😍😊 Welcome to my new blog series: Whiskey's Wisdom! It's really just "Get After It" renamed, which was just "Take Action" renamed. So, really just an excuse to exploit my cute puppy😂!!!     "Write injuries in sand, kindnesses in marble."French Proverb     Your action for today is to remember someone who has been kind to you.     I did, and I sent her flowers.Would it shock you that it was the agent on the other side ofthe escrow I just closed?!She was awesome!   Design An Extraordinary Day!   👉 Get After It / Take Action Archives 👈   We work 100% By Referral! Our experienced team is coached by the #1 businesscoaching company in North America:Buffini & Company... 07/16/2022

  8751 Pearl Street G1 Thornton CO 80229   You do not want to miss this immaculate 3-bedroom, 3-bath townhome on a corner lot in the Town Center Estates. Pride of ownership shines through in this meticulously maintained home ready for you to move right into. The spacious kitchen boasts beautiful wood cabinetry, newer flooring, and a slider leading to a private patio. Enjoy an open concept main floor layout with a cozy fireplace in the living room. Upstairs, the primary bedroom is accented by an en-suite bathroom. Other features include plenty of storage space in the attached 2-car garage. You will love the easy access to the multiple grassy areas around the home. Conveniently located within walking distance of plenty of shopping and dining, and 5 minutes from I-25 to make commuting to w... 06/12/2022

I think that we can all agree that this market has been super crazy for the last two years, and while it may be slowing in other parts of the country, here in Texas it is still super strong.  Today I am going to tell you about the town that I live in, Mont Belvieu.  My wife and I moved to Mont Belvieu in February of 2019 and have been blessed since moving here.  The schools are the highly rated, Barbers Hill ISD.  The property values in the city have skyrocketed and the builders (there are many) just keep building homes. Tax rate remains low at around 2.2% on the North side of interstate 10 and 1.7% on teh South side of I-10.  City hall is currently being renovated and expanded, a new park is being added, and traffic has greatly improved recently (FM1409 has been finished to I-10 and wi... 06/05/2022

Our team of Florida mortgage brokers are ready to service you in your Florida home mortgage loans and mortgage refinance loan process. We specialize in first time home buyer programs, private lender mortgages and real estate investor mortgage loans! Call 561-300-0380 to schedule an appointment. 06/04/2022

We get questions on this subject all the time. Everyone wants to know how many 203k loans were done in our area during the last year?  Like the original blog states however it really doesn't matter as we can create 203k projects all over the place from scratch and increase these numbers dramatically. Let me know if we may be of assistance on your next 203k project. How many 203k's were closed in my area last year? I get asked this question regularly, so I posted it on my website and still get asked so here is the link. https://apps.hud.gov/pub/chums/f17fvc/203k.cfm Now that you know that information who cares? It really doesn't matter how many were done last year in your area. I can go into any city in the USA and get 40 jobs in 60 days.  What? That would be 40 property sales, 40 loans,... 05/17/2022

Great deal in Syosset - cash buyers are preferred due to very minor CO issue.  If you have any, come to the open house Saturday from 11-1.  https://www.educatorsrealty.com/property/3398444/ Update: The Property sold significantly over asking price and we received 17 offers.To see other Syosset Real estate information, follow the links below:Available Homes For Sale in SyossetSyosset Recently Sold HomesSyosset Homes For RentCondos and Co-ops For Sale In SyossetSyosset Homes For Sale With PoolsHomes For Sale In Syosset School District  05/11/2022

Google is the most popular search engine on the internet. It's also a ranking system, and you can use this to your advantage by making sure that when people do searches on Google they will end up seeing your business listing first! The 5 Pillars of Google discusses how one should dominate listings at #1 for their keywords so it looks like what users expect - which means higher rankings than ever before possible. Want to get your business at the top of Google search? Check this out!We're hosting a FREE webinar weekly: "How to Dominate the First Page of Google for Hot Leads?" hosted by Greg Tresler of Digital Marketing Evolutions.Join us to learn how to grow your business with the help of Google. You can also check out our Facebook group namely "How to Dominate the First Page of Google" t... 04/29/2022

After two years of dealing with the pandemic and setting up forbearance plans, many homeowners will be looking for solutions to get back on track.Did you lose your Job during covid? Did you need to relocate or change careers and your income has changed? I want to go over some of the options available and give you some industry insight. It is expected within the next several months there will be a lot of forbearance plans due as Covid-19 relief programs will soon expire.Depending what your current situation with your home will depend on the path taken.Here Are Possible Solutions To Avoid Foreclosure and Get You Back On Track.   Reinstate the past due balance (large sum payment) Repayment Plan (pay more monthly till caught up) Payment Deferral (puts a lien separate amount to be paid later... 04/21/2022

When discussing what is worth fixing or not fixing on a house going on the market, my normal rule of thumb is to spend as little as possible, but still get the job done. My thought process here is that you don’t want to spend money on items where you won’t get your money back. For example, it isn’t worth putting in a pool, since it will cost way more to put it in than what you will get in increased sales price.However, I will often suggest paint or putting in new carpet when it’s needed. My clients sometimes resist that idea and say, “Let’s just offer them a credit for the carpet (or paint, or whatever). I’m sure the buyer can look past it. Besides, what if they don’t like what I put in? Isn’t it better to let them pick their own color, type, style?”While logically, this makes sense, it... 04/13/2022

You want your commercial real estate agent to be credible and efficient in handling your transactions. You should be able to find someone who you can trust and be confident.Commercial real estate agents have portfolios that they present to potential clients. In it are their achievements and everything positive that prospective buyers or sellers would find impressive. Some consider portfolio to be enough, but for others, they find it vital that they get to know their agent on a more personal level. Doing so creates a partnership. It builds trust and confidence, which are essential ingredients to make every transaction run smoothly. What questions should you ask your commercial real estate agent?Numbers Ask your prospective commercial real estate agent the digits. How many properties was ... 03/15/2022

Hello, ActiveRain community, this March ActiveRain Challenge 2022 has been educative and a great ice breaker not only to create an effective blog signature but to present myself to the community as well. My name is Norberto Fabre, I'm a Florida State Licensed Mold Assessor in the Fort Lauderdale area and an engineer. I decided to join ActiveRain after my mentor John M. Acaron, CMI, MRSA recommended it as an opportunity to meet professionals, expand my network around Fort Lauderdale, FL and learn from the experiences of others. If you are ever in the need of mold assessments, mold remediation protocols and post-remediation verifications feel free to reach out! My contact information is on my new signature. Coming back to the main topic, I got very excited when I started reading how to cr... 03/14/2022

Should I Sell My Home 'As Is' or Fix It Up? Let's Take a Look Whether your home is a few years or many decades old, its physical condition is going to be a significant factor in the sales process. Below are a few questions that can help you to determine whether you should sell your home 'as is' or fix it up before placing it up for sale. Have You Had A Home Inspection? A great first step is before selling your home is to book an inspection by a licensed home inspector. This will provide you with a full list of minor and major issues with your home. If your only issues are small, minor ones then it is worth your time to patch them up before you sell. However, if you are facing costly repairs such as a roof replacement or foundation repair, you will have some thinking to do. Can You Affor... 03/08/2022

The real estate market is on fire for sellers and has been for the past couple of years, so why do you need professional listing photos? Why not just "snap" a few with your cell phone? If it doesn't matter...the home will sell in a matter of days and, in some cases, a matter of hours. Your listing photos will be seen online, in some cases for years after the home sells, and will be attached to your name. Your listing photos are a part of your brand and what other potential sellers will see when they search for you online. Your sellers have spent days and sometimes weeks getting their homes just right for the market, only to have their homes show up online with dark cell phone photos. I know you are probably thinking, but you are a real estate photographer. Of course, you will push profe... 03/04/2022

Preparing To Qualify For Mortgage: TipsAs you could imagine, there is a common theme amongst potential borrowers when it comes to buying a home and it is how they can go about Preparing To Qualify For Mortgage. This isn’t just something most people can just walk into and just get the best rate or the exact loan they want. Potential borrowers are going to have to have patience as this process takes time.Typically, if a borrower has documented income they will be able to qualify for a mortgage. Having documented income is key so that you can go through the pre-approval process to see if your finances can handle a loan at all.A common misconception is that if you have bad or damaged credit with derogatory items in your history you will not be able to obtain a home mortgage, well this is no... 02/17/2022

Why Now is a Great Time to Buy a Hi-Rise Condo in Downtown CalgaryAccording to Calgary Economic Development's  Calgary Head Offices - Fact Sheet 2021, Calgary contains the highest concentration of head offices in Canada with 71% of them being oil and gas companies.Boom and Bust Leads to Head Office ReductionThe Calgary economy has been tightly tied to the oil and gas industry. When oil prices are high, the city and province reap the rewards. When prices are low, it is just the opposite. It has been a constant cycle of boom and bust.The last seven years however have seen an unprecedented exodus of head offices from the downtown core. This started with the sudden reduction in WTI crude prices from $93.17(USD) in 2014 to $48.66(USD) in 2015. This caused many oil and gas companies to re-eva... 02/12/2022