2013 is Over, Now What?
Friday, January 17
As 2013 started we saw a recovery with the real estate market about as interesting as watching paint dry. But as the 2nd quarter started we started to see the new light of day. By the 3rd quarter we were seeing numbers the real estate market hadn't seen since the 2008 crash. The fourth quar...
Choosing the Right Cabinets for your Flip
Friday, January 10
It's the age old question a flipper will ask oneself in the kitchen: To Replace or Reface. Replacing of course is removing the entire cabinet boxes and installing new ones. Refacing involves replacing only the doors of your cabinets instead of the entire cabinet box. Let's look at some of...
Windows of Opportunity
Friday, January 03
Replacing windows in your house is a great "window of opportunity" to bring a refreshed energized look back to it. Like any specialized area, window manufacturing and technology are constantly changing and understanding them can be difficult. Before you make any decisions and set your budget, ...
Small Real Estate Investment Markets: The Perfect Storm
Monday, December 30
In the climax scene from the movie , a rare combination of weather circumstances converge to create a storm of immense power creating an event of unusual magnitude. Just like in the movie several factors are mounting as evidence that a perfect storm may be building for individuals and small fir...
What's a Whole Home Inspection Involve?
Friday, December 20
A whole home inspection is the mother load of all inspections. Here is a look at the major points and what's included in each one for most parts of the country. The Structure Entry ways, foundations, siding and porches looking for such symptoms of trouble as sagging roof lines, g...
Hot Colors to Warm Your House This Winter
Friday, December 13
In October, Pottery Barn announced its Fall/ Winter color picks. This seasonal palette is the result of a partnership with Sherwin-Williams for determining the best winter looks. As we all know, there are so many paint color choices that it can be a daunting task to find just the “pe...