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• Hiring a Property Management Company for a Condo Association

  30 November 2015

  Hiring the right property management company for a condo association ensures that the owners in the association get the services they expect with their home. Here are just a few of the things you should look for in a management company for your condo complex. Rapid Response Capabilities When disaster strikes, it is important to have a property management company that will respond quickly and effectively. Whether there is a fire, flood or other natural disaster in the complex, a rapid response plan is critical.

• Four Things A Successful Real Estate Agent Knows

  26 October 2015

  The real estate business is fierce, and agents know they have to compete for commission in order to get a good income. In order the clinch the sale, they have to be knowledgeable, customer friendly, but tough all at once. Since most real estate agents work for a percentage of the sale, they have to be especially aware of the current trends in real estate as well as what buyers are looking for.

• How to Make a Lowball Offer on a Home

  18 September 2015

  If you are looking around for a home, and have found one that you love, it is often worth the risk to see if a low offer might be approved. Many lowball offers enter you into negotiations where you can buy the house for much less than the listing price, even if your first offer isn't approved. Here are some things to keep in mind if you want to attempt a lowball offer.

• Getting into Real Estate: Hunt Down Two-Family Homes for Sale

  9 September 2015

  If you are looking for a real estate investment that has plenty of potential, two-family homes are a great direction to turn to. These homes come in the form of duplexes or homes with upper and lower levels suitable for multiple families to comfortably live within. When looking for a great real estate investment, you should give strong consideration toward buying a two-family home for the following reasons.  Two Family Homes Are Less Expensive

• Four Ways To Bring The Beach Into Your Beach Home's Decor

  4 September 2015

  Luxury beach homes provide a beautiful, scenic backdrop for peaceful living, but decorating your new home properly is essential to keeping the beach theme running throughout the home. There are lots of great decorating ideas that let you bring the inspiration of the beach into your home for a cohesive, beautiful look. Think Caribbean Colors Caribbean beach inspiration incorporates bright colors with a distressed look. Opt for wood furniture in rich teal, yellow or green with a warm or antiqued finish to bring a bold island feel to your home.