squatting: How to Discourage Squatting - 06/21/16 08:57 AM
  As a landlord or homeowner there may be times when your property is vacant. This can open up a whole host of problems, the possibility of vandalism, pest and rodent damage, and one of the most difficult problems to solve – squatters. Squatting happens when someone notices your house is empty and decides to set up residence there. Some people even go so far as to put the utilities in their own name and forward their mail to the address, in the hopes of establishing evidence of tenancy. So what can you do to try to prevent this from happening if … (0 comments)

squatting: What is that Vacant House Next Door Doing to Your Home Value? - 04/29/15 03:57 AM

Do you think you are going to sell your house fast?  You've done all the right things, remodeled the house appropriately, staged the house nicely, and waited until Spring to sell your house.  Sounds like you are ready to go!  There is one thing you can't control, unfortunately.  That's the vacant home next door.  It's a potential threat and eye-sore to prospective buyers.
The Vacant House Next DoorThe vacant home next door, on your street or in your neighborhood, for that matter, can very much have an effect on your home value.  Prospective buyers driving through the area and walking up to your house are also looking … (1 comments)