The real estate industry is truly enormous. Estimates suggest that it contributes about $3.5T to the US economy - about 15 percent of our entire economic output. Construction adds another $836B, and brokers make over $66B in commission every year. It’s a big market, but despite this, it has resisted the march of technology. The property market in the year 2010 looked very … [Read more...]

How long a home stays on the market will often depend upon how many people actually see the listing. Especially visible listings entice more viewers to take the next step, and that translates into offers later on. Contrary to what some assume, there are some simple, effective ways to make any real estate listing more visible. Try any or all of the eight strategies that … [Read more...]

Sometimes it can be hard to find a home that is the perfect fit for you and your family. Even with countless options, it can still be a tiresome and time-consuming process. Some people spend months or even years trying to find a home that will fulfill both the needs and expectations of an entire family. Maybe you have the perfect location, but there are existing structures … [Read more...]

Moving home is always more challenging than we think it will be. As soon as we decide to move, we face the stress of trying to find a new home, which meets our needs, and fulfills our dreams, perhaps while trying to sell the house that we currently live in. It can be an expensive process, and the associated costs of moving are often far greater than we expect them to be, … [Read more...]

Is your home feeling a little small? Perhaps it needs a little work? Then you’re probably already considering your options! Ultimately it will boil down to: should you stay or should you go? There are pros and cons to both options. While a move can seem like an easy option, it can actually be expensive, and a lot of hassle to find the right home. Meanwhile, staying put and … [Read more...]

There is a process you have to follow when buying your first home. When you finally decide to stop paying rent and become a homeowner, you need to prepare yourself since you are about to make your single most and biggest purchase.   But first, are you ready to own a building? It is quite different from renting and more expensive. It may not be a good idea to … [Read more...]

Making an investment at a young age can be a good choice if you are the kind of person who would not want to waste hard-earned money on items that are not important. A condominium unit, for example, is a great investment; you or a tenant can live there inconvenience. Many condo buildings either already have basic stores and other necessary establishments such as banks and … [Read more...]

If you love a particular location, then it could be time to invest in a vacation home there. Owning real estate that you can use as a vacation property is wonderful - and something that you can not only take advantage of now but in the future if you eventually wish to retire out there. However, although there are many benefits that come with purchasing a vacation property, … [Read more...]

Buying a home is always a very important decision because it’s such a major purchase. As you commence your search you’ll come across all types of homes and different terms. Many people these days are opting for mobile homes, but often there is some confusion between mobile homes and similar terms such as modular homes, manufactured homes, kit homes, and site-built … [Read more...]

An HVAC system is an essential part of our daily life as it provides heating, cooling, and proper ventilation to our house and workplace. In the HVAC system, there will be a device that compares the actual state with that of a target state and operate accordingly. The selection of an HVAC system should be done very carefully as you are making a significant investment to stay … [Read more...]