March 2018

From the entryway to the family room and the home office to the kitchen, we’re offering you decorating help for every room in your home.  Here, you can read about the basics of setting up a room to the little finishing touches that help to make a space a reflection of your personality. Decorating Your Living Room In many homes, living rooms fill a number of different functions, from being a...

The growing trend of eco-designs has come from the drive for cleaner living and a more eco-conscious lifestyle. The growing media interest in our climate-changing world has made it more essential than ever to design with nature. This gives us great personal benefits such as better insulated properties that are some of the things we will be looking at today alongside some stunning designs from around the...

When it’s time to sell your house, you’ll want to attract the best possible price in the quickest possible time. Yet life on the property ladder, as many people will be acutely aware, isn’t straightforward. With a bit of smart thinking, however, you can do more to make your home an attractive prospect in the eyes of buyers. Here’s what you need to consider: The price is...

While Minneapolis and St Paul are often called the twin cities, they both have their fair share of differences. While there are advantages to both cities, St. Paul stands apart for a variety of reasons and might be more suited for your lifestyle and expectations. In this article, we’re going to give you four reasons why you should consider relocating to St. Paul. AtmosphereWhile Minneapolis is...

Opinions are subjective, but the numbers don’t lie. Despite the warnings and admonitions you may hear from people who were burned by the 2008 Housing Crisis, taking a look at the cold, hard figures would suggest that now is the perfect time to invest in real estate. They aren’t making more land, and the rat race to acquire available property is in full swing. Stop second guessing yourself and...

Think you’re too old to take out a loan and buy property in a new neighbourhood? Think again. You see, individuals 55 years old and up have access to something called reverse mortgages. Also known as equity release mortgages, these loans allow you use your current property’s equity as collateral to get cash to not only buy new property but also fund all sorts emergency expenses. Buying new...

Buying a new property is never a straightforward experience, and the tough part is almost always choosing the right place to live. You want a nice area, with plenty to do, and ample prospects for working and socializing; it’s also important to think about the right place to start a family too! When it comes to real estate, there are not many places in the world better than Florida, and, in...

Investment property purchases stand out as great ways to invest and this will not change in the foreseeable future. The problem is that we are looking at a growing number of interested novice investors that do not know too much about the industry. This lack of knowledge can lead to big problems so it is important to understand some important things about buying investment properties. Never Solely Focus...

In the business world there are hundreds of things you could do for profit and one of the ideas you may choose to pursue is starting a cleaning services business. This is more like any other small business as you have to get clients, deliver the service and get paid. Therefore, the challenges of entry include getting the required equipment and getting your first clients. These are challenges that anyone...

So, you’ve just bought a brand new home and have a blank slate to fill. For some, this may fill you with excitement, but for others there may be more fear than excitement! Not to worry, we have some fab ideas to get you started. Theme your Rooms Picking a theme for each room allows you to create a distinct style in each. This kind of planning is great to start off with, as then you can use it to...