10
May
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Real Estate, ,

How To Turn A Profit Flipping Land Into Residential Property

Reality TV shows have inspired people to flip houses for profit. They make it look fun, easy and the type of business anyone with some capital can get into. Every once in a while, house-flipping episodes show an underperforming sale and a financial loss. That is why people in the flipping business need a cushion in case things don’t pan out. This brings us to a slightly different approach. Some speculators start out flipping land. Yes, that’s right. Land. Flipping Land Can Be Less Risky Than Homes Rough land can be far less expensive to invest in than blighted homes.…
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27
Apr
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Real Estate, ,

Five Reasons Why Spring Is The Perfect Time To Sell

Spring is many people's favorite season of the year. Obviously, there are many valid reasons why this is so. One of the best things about spring is that it is an ideal time to sell your home. If you have considered putting your home on the market any time in the next year or so, check out these five reasons which make spring the ideal time. Buyers are searching - A huge majority of home buyers want to move during summer. Many families have school or work vacations that make the moving process a little easier during this time. If…
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25
Apr
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Homeowner Tips, ,

Solar Roof Panels: A Mainstream Option For Homeowners?

Do rooftop solar panels add value to a home, and are they cost-effective in terms of energy savings? The short answer is yes, say the experts. Although more than a million U.S. homes boasted solar panels in 2016, the percentage of solar-equipped households is still miniscule.  That may change, however, as domestic prices for solar installations continue to decrease and property values rise. The Pros And Cons Of Solar While there is global agreement on the need to encourage cost-effective, non-polluting renewable energy sources, it is also acknowledged that solar effectiveness is not equal in all locations or situations.  Several Southwestern states…
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20
Apr
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Real Estate, ,

Your Guide To Aging In Place Home Modifications

If you've had to watch your parents transition into assisted living, you may have no desire to call such a place home. You are not alone. According to the Aging in Place Housing Survey conducted by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), more than 90 percent of seniors want to remain in their home. Many survey respondents said that they would rather use nursing home funds towards purchasing a home that is suited for aging in place or making accessible home modifications.   You’ve probably heard the buzzwords — aging in place, non-assisted living, universal design — these phrases…
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19
Apr
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Best Tax Deductible Home Improvements for Homeowners

Before delving into tax-deductible home improvements, it's important to understand that these tax deductions won't be applied immediately. In most cases, homeowners can only benefit, tax-wise, from their home renovations later, when they sell their home. It's important for homeowners to keep receipts for their improvements, though so they have proof of the improvements they made, even if it's years later when they sell their residence. Typical Renovations/ Home Improvements That Can Yield Eventual Tax Benefits A home improvement is any project that substantially adds value to a home. It can include adapting it to be more useful or be…
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