Real estate

Once you decide on the budget, area and type of house you want to buy you need to hire a home inspector who will help you buy a home that is up to the mark. There are many things that need to be considered while buying a home so that you don't have to spend extra money after buying the house on repairs and other expenses. A Qualified Home Inspector will undergo a thorough home inspection and provide you with a detailed report of the findings both verbally and in a written format. But the…

Top five ways to be a great landlord To be a Great Landlord means to be a good Landlord to keep his/her tenants happy. There is a saying, "To be happy, make others happy", so property owners are no poles apart. Being Great Landlord needs money, time, and effort, and it will be rewarding if it assists the property owner keeps the right tenants. A good tenant is precious, and the property owners may need them more than the renters do. Moreover, the tenants assist their homeowners in paying their…

A credit score is a three digit number that can potentially affect your life in many ways. It is important to have good credit. Below is a list of some of the many ways that you will be able to benefit from having good credit: Easier To Get A Loan Or Credit Card Many people are afraid to apply for a loan or credit card because they believe that they will get turned down for having a bad credit score. There are many other factors that lenders take into consideration before they decide to…

If you are a first-time homebuyer and a veteran, the VA allows you to obtain a mortgage for new construction. However, many veterans are unaware that the VA does not provide the actual loan. Instead, the VA insures the loan with banks and mortgage lenders in the event you default on your mortgage. Therefore, you must find a lender who is willing to approve you for a construction loan. A Closer Look at VA Construction Loans The Department of Veterans Affairs states you can use a VA-backed…

New Years Photoshoot at the Long Island Home Inspection Pros I was recently contracted by the management of Long Island Home Inspection Pros to carry out a New Years Photoshoot. In order to get a firm grasp of the core operating values of the organization, I had to visit their website - LongIslandHomeInspectionPros.com. The discoveries I made were quite enlightening. The Company carried out pre-purchase, pre-listing and termite inspections for both residential and commercial buildings. They…

Renting during an IVA One of the main concerns for anyone entering an IVA is what will happen to their home – whether that’s their own home or a rented property. You will find answers to the most common questions we get asked whether people can rent a property during an IVA below. Will an IVA affect my current rent contract? An IVA shouldn’t affect your current rent contract but we recommend you check your contract just in case there is a clause to say you can’t be insolvent while residing at…

Who is affected by this advisory? Any property owner who has not applied for or been granted an exemption and remain connected to the combined or separate sewer system in violation of subsection 681-11. Sewer Connections. A person who is convicted of an offence may be liable to a fine of not more than $50,000 for a first offence and to a fine of not more than $100,000 for a subsequent offence. All contraventions of the bylaw are reviewed and determined on a case by case basis. IMMEDIATE ACTION…

straightupbuildingmaintenance.com.au - Simple Decking Designs That Are Beautiful but Also Budget Friendly Decking extends the living area of the home by providing an outdoor space suitable for entertaining guests or just relaxing with the family. You may have space or budget concerns that make you hesitant about adding a deck onto your house, but there are some examples of simple decking designs below that are both attractive and budget friendly. An Upper-Level Deck Decking can create an…

What Needs To Be In Your Roofing Contract It is a large task to have a brand new roof installed on your home, which is why you will most likely have it done by a professional roofing contractor. When you are hiring a contractor for a big job like this, it is important to ensure your contract spells out everything that needs to be done. Here are 3 items that should be included in any roofing contract. List of Materials A very important part of any roof installation is the kind of materials that…

Curb appeal is something homeowners typically only think of when they go to sell their home, yet this is a mistake. Remember the old saying about only have one opportunity to make a first impression, and think about what a home lacking curb appeal says to guests and visitors. Does it suggest the owner is lazy and doesn't care about his or her home? Some may think the person is very busy, yet others may think the owners don't have the money to make improvements. A large part of curb appeal…