If you’re like most homeowners, your house is one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. With that in mind, when it’s time to sell you want to maximize your home’s sale price. By enlisting the help of some pros and turning your smartphone into your personal, pocket-sized assistant, you can stay on top of everything it takes to help your home sell. Declutter. A cluttered home can appear to lack space and organization. Also, having your belongings around can…
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Tips for Buying and Renovating a Fixer-Upper Home
There’s usually an element of risk in purchasing any new property. Things are a bit different when it comes to buying a fixer-upper, a house that needs a lot of work to make it the kind of home you’ve always wanted. Most fixer-uppers are a gamble. You could end up with a dreaded money pit or a profitable investment that your own blood and sweat, not to mention money, transforms into a dream come true. The buying process is…
How to Combat the Pests of NYC
Let’s face it: New York City is not the cleanest place in the world. It is a city with a population of over 8 million and a city without alleyways. All trash and recycling is piled in black, blue, or clear bags or tied with string and stacked along the curbs of the streets, waste collectors creeping along day and night to make room for the next batch. The consequences of this and population density (in Manhattan for example, there…