Homeowners today have the ability to reduce their carbon footprint with a combination of simple changes, modern tech, and practical green tips. The US’ Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a carbon footprint as “The total amount of greenhouse gases that are emitted into the atmosphere each year by a person, family, building, organization, or company.” […]
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Flipping Homes: Fast Decisions with Cost Averaging
Using Cost Averaging to Make Quick Decisions Flipping homes: fast decisions with cost averaging will provide you with quick tips on how to find the right “deal”, when looking to invest in real estate. To find one good buy, you often need to go through dozens of homes. Also, you must act fast, or you […]
Investing in Real Estate – The Reality
I am often frustrated by books and seminars that make real estate investing sound easy. I love real estate, and have built a wonderful life through investing in real estate. However, it is not easy. Success in anything is never easy. It takes work. Here are some realities I rarely (if ever) hear mentioned. Wealth […]
Central Ohio Farms and Orchards to Enjoy this Fall
Looking for local orchards and farms to explore with friends and family this autumn? Central Ohio has a number of amazing places for you to enjoy hayrides, fresh apple cider, picking pumpkins, and so much more! Here is a list of a few of the central Ohio farms and orchards to enjoy this fall: Freeman’s […]
Buying an Older Home
Many of us love the character and personality of older homes. Gorgeous woodwork, wrap-around porches, arched doorways, ornate fireplaces and sweeping, carved staircases. However, there are risks and additional expenses of buying an older home; therefore, you need to protect yourself against these risks. It is all in the inspection. Inspect, inspect, inspect. I recommend […]
The Best Time To Sell Your Home
Wondering when is the best time to sell your home? It is one of the most common questions I receive. The answer is, “it depends”. The correct response is based on several issues, one of the largest being your motivation to sell. Are you hoping to sell quickly? Get top dollar? Both? Here are several […]
Tips to Sell Your Home in the Fall
Selling your home in the fall requires a different strategy than the other seasons of the year. There are some different considerations to take into account, in terms of home preparation and curb appeal. These tips will help you sell your home in the Fall. Curb appeal should not be neglected during any season. It […]
CLASSIC HOMEOWNER REMODELING MISTAKES
Remodeling your home is an important step to maintain your comfort, enjoyment, and investment value. However, you must be smart in your remodeling decisions. There will come a time when your home may not suit you any longer, and you need to decide whether to remodel or move. Here are some of the classic remodeling […]
Facts about Owning a Home – First Time Buyers
Owning your own home is very exciting; however, there is more involved than just paying a mortgage. This blog post is to inform first time home buyers of some important areas to protect their investment. UPDATING YOUR HOME Updates fall into three general areas: Cosmetic updates to personalize your home, such as: paint, window treatments, […]
Could the Equifax Hack prevent you from Buying a New Home?
Equifax is one of the three major credit bureaus in the Unites States. The customer data of 143 million people was compromised (this is about 50% of the entire US population). Information such as: social security numbers, home addresses, credit card numbers, driver’s license numbers, and birthdays have been available to hackers from mid-May through […]