Home-Selling Checklist: 5 Things to Do Before Selling Your House
If you are looking to move, you may feel a sense of dread entering your psyche. Booking movers, selling your house, buying a new house, relocating your family, and more can make moving to a new place feel overwhelming. Whether you are making a local move or moving from Greensboro to Fort Lauderdale, here are […]
Most Common Kitchen Injuries and How to Avoid Them
Kitchens are where culinary magic happens, but they are also where accidents and injuries happen. Amateur and professional chefs alike need to practice kitchen-safety to prevent avoidable injuries. Taking precautions, using proper technique, and being aware can reduce common kitchen injuries. Cuts Knives and other sharp objects are everywhere in the kitchen. Not knowing how […]
6 Ways to Transform an Old House Into a Home
Whether an old house is simply more affordable than a new one, or it is just more exciting to fix up, there are plenty of homeowners looking to transform their properties into the home of their dreams. Learning how to do a great job with a fixer-upper can be quite difficult, though, especially if you […]
Banishing Clutter and Waste
Americans have a lot of “stuff.” Studies have shown that Americans own more things now than ever, and that much of what we own is little more than “junk”—cheap, mass-produced stuff that fills up homes and landfills alike. We’re buying more of that sort of thing, and we’re not getting rid of it as fast […]
5 Reasons to Buy a Mountain Home
You could hunt for a perfect, peaceful vacation destination, or you could live at one. It’s time to start thinking about mountain homes and why you should purchase one. Here are five excellent reasons to do just that. It’s Endlessly Beautiful No matter which mountain town you move to, you’ll find endless beauty. You can […]
How to Find the Best Candidates without the Stress of Searching
When you are running a hospitality business like a hotel, resort, or casino, your staff is the lifeblood of your company. They are the ones that interact with your customers and ensure the customers come back again and again. The staff will either make your business the most successful it can be, or they will […]
3 Reasons Why You Should Consider Starting a Business in Oregon
Oregon is known for its lush forests, rainy climate, artisan breweries, and quirky Portland hipsters. But what most people don’t know is the state is booming with entrepreneurship. With a thriving start-up scene, more than 320,000 small businesses, and big-name brands like Adidas and Nike, Oregon is the nation’s best-kept commercial secret. So what […]
What Is a Mortgage Offset Account?
Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or looking for an upgrade, understanding the differences between types of home loans is imperative. There are numerous types of home loans, with each varying in interest rates and monthly payments. A mortgage offset account can help homebuyers reduce the interest charged on their home loan and allows account holders […]
What’s the Best Way to Pay for Home Improvements?
If you are ready to make some improvements to your home, the cost is likely at the top of your mind. Some improvements may be cosmetic things that you have saved up for. However, other home improvements, such as foundation repair or a new roof, are vitally important to your home and can prevent you […]
Financing Home Improvements 101: Here’s How to Upgrade on a Budget
Unless you have a lot of money saved up for home improvements, you’ll need to find a way to finance them. Being on a budget makes doing all the home improvements you need a little difficult, but they still can be done. It is estimated that the average home improvement project could run you anywhere […]
How to Maintain a Real Estate Investment Property
Investing in real estate can have a big payoff if it’s done right. But after finding the right property, making the necessary changes, and finding the perfect tenants, the work isn’t done—many investors forget to maintain their properties properly, which can mean bad news. A poorly maintained property can make it difficult to find good […]
5 Ways to Make Your Home Safer in 2019
You’ve turned on the alarm. Triple-checked the locks. Left a few lights or the TV on to trick potential intruders into thinking someone’s home. The house is safe now, right? Yes, it might be. But let’s think outside the box a little: home safety, for the most part, is linked to warding off burglars. While […]