Top 10 Benefits of Choosing a Property Management Company Finding a tenant on your own may seem like a doable task. However, the process is complex, and you may find yourself unable to manage it properly. Here are a few reasons why you should choose a property management company for dealing with your tenant-related issues.…
How Often Should I Clean My Home’s Air Filter? You use air filters to filter your home from contaminants like dust mites, mold, dust, pollen, pet hair, pet dander, and fungi. These contaminants often get stuck in the filter and cause your HVAC system to start malfunctioning. Clogged or dirty air filters can cause many…
5 Tax Deductibles Allowed on Rental Property “I am confused about the tax deductibles allowed on rental properties.” This is the most common statement we hear among homeowners who earn rental income. They’re often scratching their heads whenever someone mentions the term ‘tax’. Each year, when the time for filing a tax return nears, we…
14 Steps for Staging Your Home to Sell Exterior Staging Buying a home is an emotional experience, buyers frequently make their decision about purchasing a home in the first thirty seconds of a home tour. HOW CAN YOU HELP? Look at your home as though you are seeing it for the first time. Does it…
5 Tips for Buying a Home in Tallahassee Financial Preparation Some buyers are understandably not comfortable discussing their personal finances; however, if you wish to purchase a home in the Tallahassee real estate market, you are going to have to discuss your finances because no one can buy a home without accurate financial disclosure. Pre…
WASHINGTON – March 6, 2012 – President Barack Obama is aiming mortgage relief at members of the military as well as homeowners with government-insured loans, the administration’s latest efforts to address a persistent housing crisis. In his first full news conference of the year Tuesday, Obama was to announce plans to let borrowers with mortgages…
USDA to help thousands of rural homeowners ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) – Feb. 24, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visits Florida today to discuss a United States Department of Agriculture pilot loan program that could help tens of thousands of rural homeowners in 19 states. The program, which was first announced Feb. 1, allows…
Go to this link and read this article. 9 Things you need to fix around the house. This is a good thing to look at if you are wanting to sell your home soon. Call today for a free CMA on your property http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/improvement/9-things-to-fix-around-the-house-before-they-get-worse
Here’s a hint from a November 2004 Popular Mechanics issue: “If you do your own work on your car or other equipment like lawnmowers or chain saws, you’re bound to have oil stains on your garage floor or driveway. Here’s something that works and is basically free: ground-up drywall. Pulverize a small piece with a…
WASHINGTON – Jan. 30, 2012 – When it comes to space and upgrades, first-time homebuyers are more willing to compromise than repeat buyers, according to the National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) 2011 “Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers.” While first-time buyers have big wish lists too, they seem most driven by finding a home that…