realtor: Going Green, Home Tips
- 08/11/17 06:09 PM
Going green can be beneficial for the environment as well as you monthly living expenses! With a few changes, your home can consume less energy and help your wallet. You don’t have to make major changes such as solar panels but you can start with energy efficient appliances or insulated building materials. 1. Heating and Cooling Home automation can be a cheap way to get started. This means turning off the AC in the summer or not running the heat when you are out of your home during the winter. You can have your thermostat connect to your phone and set preferences when … (8 comments)
realtor: 5 Easy Eco Friendly Home Fixes
- 07/24/17 06:34 AM
How can you revamp your home and make it eco friendly as well as cost efficient? Learn these five tips for the interior of the home. Water Heater Do you know the current age of your water heater? Have you ever considered a tankless water heater? These only heat as much water as in needed. Although they are pricey (up to 5 times as expensive as regular water heaters, they last about twice as long as well as savings on your monthly utility bill. Faucets The aerator (the screw on tip of the faucet) determines the flow of a faucet. Look … (4 comments)
realtor: 3 Amenities That Attract Quality Tenants
- 07/15/17 06:11 PM
The amenities a landlord can offer can make or break your rental business. Ensure you are keeping your properties rented with these three amenities
Tenant turnover can be a killer when owning rental property. Every time it happens, you have a vacancy, repair the unit, as well as find a new tenant. Keeping tenants for the long term is ideal. Providing comfortable and convenient amenities will be a value add to your property. Consider these in your current rentals or your future properties.
Storage
Moving is stressful! Tenants may have more items then they can store in your unit. Storage bins … (1 comments)
realtor: Can A Seller Improve Their Home Appeal?
- 07/11/17 05:20 PM
To assist yourself in selling your home, think like a buyer.. What are they looking for? When you purchased your home, what was important to you? Not everything is in your control but you want to maximize your current home’s appeal to potential homebuyers. Here are three ways you can prepare your home to attract more buyers. 1. Curb Appeal First impressions are everything. Your buyers will instantly make a decision when they look at the pictures online if this home is worth pursuing. They may even look at google maps to see what it looks like or likely drive by the … (0 comments)
realtor: 2 Questions To Ask When Selecting a Mortgage Lender
- 07/08/17 03:12 AM
If you are not paying all cash, you will need a lender on your team. Remember you don’t have to put 20% down to purchase your home! You may be able to use low money down programs. How do you plan on finding a lender that best suits your needs? Do you plan on asking a family member or going online?
The key is knowing what questions to as them. Since you will be making a major financial purchase, you want to find the best lender you can find. They are a major part of your team so make sure you speak … (2 comments)
realtor: 4 Home Buying Myths Resolved
- 07/07/17 04:51 AM
These are a few common myths about buying a property. See how these common myths are debunked! 1.MYTH: I need 20% down buy a property TRUTH: You don’t need 20% down to purchase! FHA is 3.5% down and MassHousing is 5% down. Consider multiple programs when looking for a loan on your property. Is is best for you to put 20% down or low money down? Keep in mind, with FHA you will be paying PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance) for the life of the loan. You do have the option to refinance later to rid the PMI. 2. MYTH: I need an excellent credit … (2 comments)
realtor: Avoid These 2 Costly Mistakes Homebuyer
- 07/01/17 04:52 AM
Two Things: 1.Know what space you need. At the end of the day, make sure you will use the house.. Is it best fit for you? Is it functional? Functional is a must since you most likely plan on living there for years to come. Does the floor plan work for you? Also, know your budget. What works for you? Do not buy something too big (can be a maintenance headache over time). 2. Inspection Report Before you buy, you want to know the ins and out of the property. Understand what is in need of repair or at the end of useful life.. If … (3 comments)
Going green can be beneficial for the environment as well as you monthly living expenses! With a few changes, your home can consume less energy and help your wallet. You don’t have to make major changes such as solar panels but you can start with energy efficient appliances or insulated building materials.
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