When you put your house on the market, you probably dream about bidding wars and a great sales price. Unfortunately, if you are like most sellers, the initial offers for your property might be lower than you would like them to be. However, you might be able to get a better price for your unit by doing a few things beforehand. I have been buying and selling real estate for over twenty years, and I have learned a lot about what it takes to get a good deal, and an even better sales price. I hope that as you read through the articles on my blog that you might learn what you need to do to be successful in real estate.
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3 March 2015
What do you do when you have to move out of the area and your old house just won't sell? If you have the money, you could maintain the old house from a distance while moving into a new one, but few people have the cash to pay mortgage and maintenance costs for two households, especially when the two are a great distance apart. For many people, the solution seems simple: just rent out the old house.
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17 February 2015
Household and garden pests are more than an inconvenience. Insects and rodents can be destructive to property and pose health risks as well. Although there are circumstances that may warrant the services of a professional pest control company, there are ways to keep these unwanted visitors at bay. The following is a list of common mistakes that may contribute to an infestation:
1. Leaving Doorways and Windows Unsealed
You might not have thought about it, but even the slightest gap in doorways and windows can provide easy access and entry to your home for small bugs.
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5 February 2015
Identity theft is one of the key enablers of crime today due to the widespread use of digital communications. Put simply, identity theft means someone out there is using your identity for personal gain. This can be through obtaining credit in your name, using your passport details or simply hacking into your bank account. Unfortunately, it's getting easier for fraudsters to commit these crimes, so consider the following steps to keep your personal information safe and secure:
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27 January 2015
If you are temporarily moving from a larger home into an apartment or corporate housing, then you may be placing many of your belongings in a storage unit. If you feel apprehensive about keeping your expensive furniture in storage, then don't worry. As long as you choose the right storage unit and prepare your furniture for storage correctly, your items can eventually be removed from storage in the same condition as when they went in.
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