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Itching for a home improvement project but low on cash? Not every project has to break the bank; there are plenty of jobs that will boost your home's appeal for under $500. Here are a few ideas:Paint: Paint your kitchen, paint the baseboards, paint your front door, and paint some furniture. It's ...
08/17/2015
Developing a property can be one of the more lucrative and exciting opportunities for a commercial investor.However, there are pitfalls and obstacles that need to be negotiated throughout the process. Site selection, zoning requirements, development costs, and visibility are all factors that will...
05/06/2015
In the old days, young couples looked for a modest detached house in a family-friendly neighborhood as the first step to their dream home. Starter homes, as they were called, were affordable, although in many cases they needed some tender loving care. But they were home to millions of families ov...
02/15/2015
Many sellers are redesigning their condos to help them sell quickly, but there are things to consider before embarking on a remodeling project.   Selling limits: The price your condo will sell for is largely tied to the sales price of units sold recently in the same building. Remodeling may not g...
02/15/2015
Sigmund Freud brought the idea of the unconscious mind to public attention in 1915. Then came Carl Jung, who explained how the unconscious mind - and emotion - influences behavior. And ever since, consumer psychology and marketing have been inextricably linked.Merriam-Webster defines the subconsc...
01/17/2015
Earn your leadership every day.- Michael Jordan The nation will find it very hard to look up to the leaders who are keeping their ears to the ground.- Sir Winston Churchill A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.- Max Lucado Never tell people how to do things. Tell ...
01/17/2015
Multi-family properties offer a form of residual income after expenses that makes constructing them an attractive long-term vehicle for your investment. However, there are many obstacles to overcome before the building can begin. Luckily, the rewards at the end of the journey justify the time and...
01/17/2015
Spring is arguably one of the best times to sell a home. After a dark winter season, spring is a breath of fresh air - literally. Here are some tips on readying your home to prepare for the upcoming spring buying season. Conduct an early home inspection. Check inside for places where leaks, insec...
01/17/2015
At some point, every residential landlord will have to deal with a bad tenant. A bad tenant has the potential to damage your budget, test your patience, and cause you to review your own best practices. Most bad tenants can be weeded out with a thorough background check during the application proc...
01/15/2015
According to a recent Houzz survey, in which 1,700 people shared their home decorating dreams, desires, and intentions, home decorating decisions are now driven by age and gender. Here are a couple of salient survey results: Seventeen percent of respondents under 35 expressed a preference for wal...
01/15/2015
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