Posted by Ivonne Rivera // September 4, 2016
Common Gutter Problems | How To Fix Gutter Problems | HouseLogic Gutters are designed to do one thing — channel water away from the foundation — and they’re critical to protecting the structural integrity of your house. But in order for gutters to do their job properly, they have to be kept in shape and […]
Posted by Ivonne Rivera // August 15, 2016
Home Staging Checklist | Home Staging Tips | Staging a Home for Sale Staging your house can make you money. Seventy-one percent of sellers’ agents believe a well-staged environment increases the dollar value buyers are willing to offer, according to the National Association of REALTORS® “2015 Profile of Home Staging.” Just take this real world […]
Posted by Ivonne Rivera // June 27, 2016
If you have aluminum siding on your home, a fresh coat of paint can protect it and keep your home looking its best. New paint formulations now hold up against the elements and resist fading, and paint can be custom mixed in an infinite array of colors. Once you’ve chosen a brand to work with, make […]
Posted by Ivonne Rivera // April 23, 2016
Which Home Improvements Pay Off? | Easy Ideas for Organizing and Cleaning Your Home | HGTV In the first year my husband and I lived in our house, we spent almost $20,000 on home improvements. When we set that money aside at the beginning of the year, we dreamed about granite counters and steam showers; […]
Posted by Ivonne Rivera // March 10, 2016
Unfortunately, it happens: A low appraisal can n already bumpy home-buying process. Suddenly, you find yourself in a conundrum: Your bank will fund a loan only up to the appraised value. So do you walk away from the sale? Do you fork over more money to cover the difference? Do you crawl into the corner of […]
Posted by Ivonne Rivera // February 17, 2016
What are the best real estate lead generation options today? Where and how can real estate agents, investors and other related industry professionals generate more leads for buying, selling and renting properties? What are some of the little known benefits, and pitfalls of common real estate lead generation channels today? Here are 12 ways for real estate […]
Posted by Ivonne Rivera // February 10, 2016
The real estate industry caters to independent strategies. For every investor, there is another way to go about conducting business. Some may prefer to utilize the convenience of technology while others want to maintain personal relationships. However, for one reason or another, there remains a void between these two independent strategies. Smart investors will figure […]
Posted by Ivonne Rivera // February 3, 2016
“Investment is most intelligent when most business like” – Warren Buffett If investing is better when conducted most business like, does it mean that more real estate investors ought to be investing in a more businesslike fashion? Should every real estate investor be investing as a business? What does that really mean? What does it look […]
Posted by Ivonne Rivera // January 30, 2016
You fell deeply in love with an updated Victorian, knocked a few grand off the asking price, and maybe even bought a spiffy camelback sofa for your new living room. Sweet! Still, until you close and the keys are in hand, there’s a sliver of dread in your mind: What if your dream of homeownership falls apart at the last […]
Posted by Ivonne Rivera // January 27, 2016
Many people are still wondering whether or not real estate is one of the best investment strategies for long-term wealth building. Is investing in homes still a smart investment for the average individual? Is a home still the best investment of a lifetime for most Americans? If so, why are some pessimists still questioning the rebound […]