Garages are no longer just spaces to store your car. They’re multipurpose spaces that are also used for storage, meetings, or even workspaces. Most buyers won’t even consider your home if you put it on the market without a garage. Neither will a beat-down old garage fetch your home a good price. The condition of your garage may not be the only factor a potential homeowner will be...

    Georgia is not a state where you want to live without air conditioning in your home. The summers can get brutally hot, and along with the humidity, it can feel even hotter than it actually is. For this reason, you’re probably going to get an air conditioner installed in your home.  However, not every installer will do. Installers who aren’t qualified can end up costing...

    Image Credit: Jason Boyd, Pexels   It's that time of year when we can finally start thinking about summer patio furniture. If you're in the market for new patio furniture, do your homework on the best materials for patio sofas.  You need to know what to expect from the various options available so you can choose the right seating style for your needs, regardless of whether...

    Nice properties attract nice tenants, but being a nice and considerate landlord is key in retaining a tenant once you have one. At present, there is no means of independently researching whether a landlord is any good or not (although of course, you could argue that is subjective anyway). This is likely to change however if new legislation (the renters’ reform bill) is passed...

    Biggest Borrower Complaints and How to Avoid Them By: the i Fund Cities Team   Let’s face it—working with real estate lenders sucks. And sometimes, it really sucks. “Wait! Don’t you offer funding for real estate investors?” you ask. Yes! We do. But we are also investors, and so we know how tough it is to work with lenders. (In fact, providing...

Many people think that the only way to increase the value of their homes is through major renovations or expansions. However, there are many ways that painting and decorating can add value to a home, both in the short and long term. In this article, we'll take a look at some of the most effective ways that painting and decorating can increase a home's value. 1. PaintingOne of the simplest and most...

    One of the most prominent ways to make money in today’s fast-paced world is to invest in real estate. A lot of people who have already ventured into real estate are enjoying its long-term benefits. In contrast to stock market investments, real estate investments provide you protection against frequent market fluctuations.   Nevertheless, investing in real estate is not as...

Demolition sites are notoriously one of the most dangerous work environments to be around. With large, heavy machinery in operation and building materials and debris falling down – it’s easy for accidents to occur if the right safety precautions aren’t adhered to. In this article, we share a few different ways to maintain health and safety on the jobsite alongside why it’s so...

via:pixabay When you purchase a home, many buyers will opt to have a home inspection done on the property. This inspection can be very helpful in discovering any possible issues with wiring, plumbing, structure, foundation, roofing etc. But many times the inspection stops there. While these are very important aspects of the inspection, the exterior aspects of the property also matter. In this case,...

There are so many things to think about when selling your home – from prepping the interior to getting your finances in order. But don’t forget about the exterior! The right paint color, landscaping, and other features can help boost your home’s curb appeal and speed up the sale process. Here are 8 exterior paint colors that will help get buyers interested in your property. Plus,...