What are the options for anyone looking to sell their property?Traditional Estate Agent route - expensive and VERY slow Online Estate Agent - less expensive but still slow Property auction - fast but price not guaranteed to reach reserve, still have to pay auction house fees and VAT Sell to a buyer who specializes in purchasing property for cash - slightly below market value but VERY fast DIY private house sale - a fast option that...more
As our favorite flowers get buried under the snow and the shrubs shed their greenery, it is all too easy for your house and front yard to blend in with all the other white places in your area. But when your house is on the market it is advantageous to have it defined and noticeable, looking like the pick of the bunch.This is not so difficult to achieve, selling your home in the winter does have some seasonal advantages that can help...more
Investors interested in refurbishing and reselling distressed properties often want inexpensive repair work, but it is important to avoid a contractor scam. Any contractor who offers significant discounts, makes large promises, asks for a lot of money up front, or wants to work without a contract should be avoided. If you wish to start flipping houses for profit, you will need to work with contractors in order to rescue distressed property so that they're ready for resale. However, some scam artists prey on new investors, especially, by posing as contractors. Since a scam contractor can cost you thousands and can severely reduce any profits you might expect from house flipping, you'll want to watch out for:1) Contractors soliciting door-to-door. Very few professional contractors need to do this. While some legitimate contractors may use this marketing technique, you have no way of tracing the legitimacy of a contractor who solicits this way.2) Special prices or discounts that seem suspiciously low. Be especially wary if you are told that you must sign up right away in order to get special pricing. Be extra suspicious if you're asked to give money up front in order to...more
When selecting a greenhouse, it is important to choose a design that will last longer. Choosing a good quality wood for your wooden greenhouse will ensure that you are provided with a structure that will not only last longer but keep your garden looking attractive. There are a number of different types of wood that are an ideal choice...more
House Pet Sitting services are services offered by pet sitters who are willing to come over to your house for taking exclusive care of your pet while undertaking basic home care services upon request. Individuals across age, sex, and nationality are eligible for offering themselves as pet sitters, while the main criteria being...more
Things you Should Know Before Buying a House.Knowing what you are getting yourself into will help you get better prepared, avoid costly mistakes, find better deals and, most importantly, get the best help.Being prepared will guarantee that you ask the right questions which will in turn show you did your homework and, by itself command respect and quality services. Be careful what you which for as you just might get it!Too many homeowners have been taken advantage of by unscrupulous mortgage brokers who convinced them they could spend more and buy the house they really whished for; the house of their dreams... to find out a little later, or in late 2007 if you live in North America, that their budget couldn't stretch enough to follow the rise of interest rates.Mortgage brokers, just as loan officers by the way, are like sales people: they have quotas to fill and do receive a commission on the loan they are getting you to sign.I hope this does give you perspective if and when you are offered a loan for a higher interest rate or for more than you think you can afford as it's your family's home you are risking here. It just might be worth it to wait a little and...more