7 Things Buyers Should Know Before Buying in a Planned Community

You’re ready to buy a new home, and you’ve narrowed down your choice to a property within a planned community. Many buyers opt for this unique type of housing option considering all the perks that tend to come with it.

How to Maximize Your Profits on a Fix and Flip

If you’ve been keeping up with your favorite programs on HGTV, you’ll likely have noticed quite a few shows dedicated to the successful house flipper. Whether it’s “Flip or Flop,” “Fixer Upper,” or “First Time Flippers,” there’s one common theme

How to Handle an Estate Sale After a Parent Dies

It’s never easy to lose a parent, but having to deal with the sale of their family home and the contents within it can make things even harder. And when there are other siblings involved or other interested parties in

9 Landscaping Ideas For Small Outdoor Spaces

Not every homeowner is blessed with oodles of outdoor space outside their home, but even the smallest yards can be just enough to enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer. That said, landscaping and decorating small outdoor spaces can be

13 Common Houseplants That Are Dangerous For Your Pets

Just about every homeowner has a few houseplants in the home to add an element of Mother Nature to the indoors. But while many plants provide a wonderful burst of color and even a sweet scent from their flowers, many

7 Signs There’s a Problem With Your Home’s Crawl Space

Aside from storing a bunch of your belongings, you probably don’t give your crawl space much thought. But while you might not actually spend any time down there, your crawl space is still an important part of your home that

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Landlords: 9 Things Your Lease Contract Should Include

A lease is a crucial component of renting real estate and is meant to ensure that both the landlord and tenant uphold their promises in the landlord-tenant relationship. As a landlord, you’ll definitely want to to be picky when it

All New Homes in California Must Now Have Solar Power

By 2020, all new homes in California will require solar power, making the Golden State the first in the country to mandate such a regulation. The new requirement was recently approved by the California Energy Commission (CEC).

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