One of the tricky things about an open floor plan is the view from room to room. When you’re throwing a nice dinner party or hanging out in your living room, you don’t want to feel as if you’re in the middle of the kitchen. So you need to think about the kind of view […]
Monster Cash Flow with ALFs
March 23, 2017 by Leave a Comment
As America’s median age increases, it is clear that some of the biggest and most rewarding real estate investment opportunities lie in housing aging loved ones and other disabled seniors. Beginning in January 2011, statistics estimate that about 10,000 boomers turn 65 every day for until 2040 when the number leaps to 13,000 per day. […]
Real estate market recap, Feb. 13-17
February 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
In the 53 metro areas surveyed, total sales were up 4.5 percent over January 2016, which was previously the January with the most sales. The median sales price of $208,500 was up 4.3 percent and marked the 10th consecutive month of year-over-year price increases. Source: Real estate market recap, Feb. 13-17
Project that calls for 173 townhomes in Baltimore’s Greektown moves forward
January 31, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A project that would build 173 rowhomes in Greektown is moving forward. Elkridge-based H&H Rock Cos. is planning to build the rowhomes on 10 acres of vacant land at 4500-4600 Gough St., according to documents from the city’s Board of Estimates. Source: Project that calls for 173 townhomes in Baltimore’s Greektown moves forward
Make the Most of a Compact Kitchen (10 photos)
January 29, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A kitchen has to run smoothly to be livable ( and likeable). Each component in a compact kitchen must be perfectly planned, from the layout to the appliances, and all must work cohesively to overcome the limitations of cooking in a confined space.
Some Helpful Tips For Investing In Real Estate Using Retirement Funds
January 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The IRS permits the use of IRA and 401(k) funds to invest in alternate investments, such as real estate. Generally, you need a self-directed IRA for alternate investing. Source: Some Helpful Tips For Investing In Real Estate Using Retirement Funds
Real-Estate Investors Enjoy Postelection Boost – WSJ
January 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Shares of real-estate investment trusts, which typically get hammered as interest rates rise, have so far bucked the trend with investors expecting a looser regulatory environment and fiscal stimulus under the administration of President Donald Trump. Source: Real-Estate Investors Enjoy Postelection Boost – WSJ
Renters Insurance Required: A Win-Win for Apartment Owners and Tenants
January 22, 2017 by Leave a Comment
By Barry Bridges In years past, an apartment-hunter might have been able to find a place with little more than the first and last month’s rent and a handshake. But today, the conditions for signing a lease might include anything from a criminal background check to a pet interview. Source: Renters Insurance Required: A Win-Win […]
Get to Know Everything About Using a Multimeter With This Guide
January 21, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Multimeters seem simple enough to use. You turn it on, connect the leads, then start poking things. Really though, there’s a quite a bit going on in a multimeter and a lot of different settings to get used to. Make has a guide that walks you through everything you need to know. Source: Get to […]
How to Give Experiences Instead of Gifts | Wellness Mama
December 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
During the holidays, it’s customary to give gifts to family and friends. However, I’ve found it better to give experiences instead of gifts to our children. Source: How to Give Experiences Instead of Gifts | Wellness Mama
