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Why A High Quality Finish Matters for Your Rental Property

'Why A High Quality Finish Matters for Your Rental Property

By Ernest Hamilton | Resources
Real estate is a great investment that can earn you income and tax breaks. However, landlords who rent their property must consider many factors to make their properties attractive. While it is important to have a good location, safe neighborhood, competitive rental rates, and amenities, it is equally critical to ensure that your real estate is upgraded regularly and is made with a quality finish. From updating appliances and painting to replacing windows, floors, and doors, a well-thought and put together look for your property can increase the chances of getting it rented. You will also get quality renters if your real estate is in a decent shape.
Weighing The Pros And Cons Of Home Ownership
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'Weighing The Pros And Cons Of Home Ownership

Homeownership has continued to struggle for the past ten years. That saw a massive yet brief change in 2020 due to the pandemic. Because of the vast reduction in spending, interest rates were at record lows. While the gigantic homebuying wave has primarily subsided, homeownership is still at 65.6% in Q2 2021. Now potential homeowners face a challenging dilemma. Should they forego their dream of owning a home in favor of renting for cheaper? Or is it a better idea to double down and buy a house anyway? Here's an extensive comparison of the pros and cons of homeownership.
Buying a Condo vs a Buying a House, What's Right for You?
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'Buying a Condo vs a Buying a House, What's Right for You?

There's always stress regarding the decisions involved with home buying...and with good reason. Investing in property takes time, money, and effort, and there are numerous elements to consider.
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5 Pro Tips for Your Successful Home Refinancing

'5 Pro Tips for Your Successful Home Refinancing

In the US, home refinancing for single- and multi-family homes increased by 150% from 2019 to 2020. That's more than twice the increase for new mortgage originations. This means more people refinanced existing loans compared to those who took on new loans.
By Ernest Hamilton
How Much Does It Typically Cost to Buy a House?

'How Much Does It Typically Cost to Buy a House?

You're looking into buying a house. You're trying to save up a reasonable downpayment. But you're wondering: how much does it typically cost to buy a house?
By Ernest Hamilton
7 Common Real Estate Investment Errors and How to Avoid Them

'7 Common Real Estate Investment Errors and How to Avoid Them

Investing in real estate is a great opportunity to earn passive income while you are diversifying your portfolio. However, if you are unfamiliar with real estate investments, you may find that you make real estate investment errors and lose out on your potential earnings.
By Ernest Hamilton
A Quick Guide To HOA and Community Management

'A Quick Guide To HOA and Community Management

Owning your own home is a truly wonderful accomplishment. Not only do you have a place to go and raise your family, but you also have a nice valuable property that you can use as an investment if that's something you are inclined to do.
By Ernest Hamilton
What Is An Efficiency Apartment?

'What Is An Efficiency Apartment?

Where we live can significantly affect the quality of our lives, which is why we should be careful when choosing the type of property to rent or buy. Living in a home that's too small or too expensive will likely cause stress and prevent us from being productive during the day.
By Ernest Hamilton
The Importance of Hiring a Licensed Contractor

'The Importance of Hiring a Licensed Contractor

If the time has come to begin renovations around your home or business, securing a high-quality contractor or subcontractor is the first step in the process. Skilled professionals can remodel, redesign, and renovate your home, restoring and improving the original structure.
By David Thompson
The 4 People Every First Time Homebuyer Needs on Their Contacts List

'The 4 People Every First Time Homebuyer Needs on Their Contacts List

"It takes a village" is more than just a proverb about parenting. It also applies to how people go through life's big transitions. When you first started school, you relied on your teachers and classmates to help acclimatize to the new experience. When you got your first car, you need the mentorship of a driving instructor, parents and older siblings to get into gear.
By Ernest Hamilton
What's the Best Way For Landlords to Screen Tenants?

'What's the Best Way For Landlords to Screen Tenants?

If you own rental property, you know that your first impression of a tenant may not be an accurate one. Someone may seem polite and professional when you first meet them and end up paying their rent late, ruining your carpeting, and having parties late into the night.
By Ernest Hamilton
Common Questions and Answers about Day Trading

'Common Questions and Answers about Day Trading

Money is a huge source of stress for many people, with studies showing that over 70% of Americans class their financial situation as their number one source of day-to-day worry and anxiety.
By Ernest Hamilton
10 Things to Consider When Investing in a Waterfront Property

'10 Things to Consider When Investing in a Waterfront Property

Not all land is created equal! Any real estate agent can tell you that. You can easily test this fact by looking for property listings in a specific area. You'll notice that some value higher than others although they are neighboring properties. There are many reasons for this phenomenon, one such reason is a shoreline.
By Ernest Hamilton
How To Make Paying Off a Mortgage Less Stressful?

'How To Make Paying Off a Mortgage Less Stressful?

Most of us have dreamt, at some point or another, about living in a huge and beautiful house. However, although it's a goal that some people attain, it doesn't mean that it is easy or cheap. Because of that, most people take out a mortgage, as otherwise, they wouldn't be able to afford to spend so much money.
By Staff Reporter
Feely Group Takes the Futurist Approach in an Antiquated Real Estate Market

'Feely Group Takes the Futurist Approach in an Antiquated Real Estate Market

The real estate market is an institution with long-held practices and beliefs. There is a checklist of requirements that realtors will walk a seller through, a tried, tested, and trusted checklist. But this rigid way of approaching the sale of a home has left little room for thinking outside of the box, with most real estate agencies offering the same predictable service. But there is an Ottawa-based agency that takes pride in doing things differently; the Feely Group takes the futurist approach to an old-fashioned real estate market.
By Eric Hamilton
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