Real Estate

Adding space and creating your dream home in Canada or the US has never been easier, especially if you have a basement. Though the basement is oftentimes used as storage space or as the laundry room, you have a lot of potential to make it something greater by working with a professional contractor. You can…

Working from home is a defining characteristic of the digital age. Recent studies have found that as much as 18% of people around the world work from home. In the US alone, there are an estimated 4.3 million people working from home full-time. Many companies find that the option to work remotely at least part of…

For many years now, landlords and pets have been arch enemies. Tenants have snuck furry friends into properties without permission, and countless legal battles have ensued due to damage caused as a result. Now though, many landlords are realizing that this pet thing might not be as cut and dry as it seems. With more…

When you are investing in real estate, you need to decide whether to invest in a commercial or residential property. They both have their own pros and cons, but commercial property can be more lucrative in most circumstances. However, it does bring a lot of specific challenges along with it and it’s important that you…

Is it time to replace the countertops in your kitchen? On average, homeowners pay about $3,000 to put new kitchen countertops into place. Countertops represent a large percentage of the budget during a kitchen remodeling project. With this in mind, make sure you select the best countertops for your particular kitchen. Your new kitchen countertops should, of…

Being home to 3 of the 10 fastest-growing metros in the US, Florida has seen an economic evolution that outpaced that of the nation, according to a report by Wells Fargo. Developments in the area also lead to an almost constant increase in population, which was also helped—among other things—by tax limitations. As people look…

Why do property owners need surveys to define their property boundaries even though the land has been surveyed before? Every time property is bought or sold it needs to be resurveyed. This protects both the buyer and the seller and can find previous mistakes or contribute to ending property disputes. A survey is a group…

Calgary is one of Canada’s most famous cities. It was the site for the 1988 Winter Olympics and is noted to be the world’s most stable place to raise a family. It’s 1.1 million inhabitants enjoy an educational and healthcare system that’s time-tested and very reliable. The Economist, a London paper, has rated Calgary as…

Dubai is growing economically and there is no doubt left that the city will soon become the biggest business hub. As the economic conditions are getting better, the real estate market is also flourishing at a good pace. Investors are showing their interest in buying there while the availability of different types of ongoing projects…

  Over 5 million existing homes will be sold in the United States this year. If you’re preparing to put your home on the market, it’s clear you’re not alone. However, it’s one thing to put your home on sale, and it’s quite another to sell it. Finding a buyer who’s willing to meet your valuation…