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Winterizing Your Yard: 3 Landscape Tips

October 19, 2018 by Rilian Ball

In some parts of the country, it has already started snowing! But, even if you live in an area with a moderate climate, your lawn and garden are about to take a "winter break."  Here are 3 tips to assure that your yard will not only survive the winter, but flourish during the dormant season. They'll assure that your landscape will greet spring full of life and beauty. Fertilize The Lawn As Recommended Most types of grass and landscape plants have a kind of built in "alarm clock" that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Landscape, Real Estate, Winterize

Tech Jobs Driving House Flipping Projects

October 18, 2018 by Rilian Ball

Reality TV shows about house flipping make it look easy. But behind every lucrative renovation project, there are factors that impact profitability such as buying price, labor costs, unforeseen setbacks and perhaps most importantly, location. There is no escaping the old real estate adage of "location, location, location." Home-flipping entrepreneurs must take into account whether polishing up a blighted building is in a viable resale neighborhood. One of the location factors some house flippers … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Renovations, House Flipping, Real Estate

4 Things You Should Know About Easements, Right Of Ways

October 17, 2018 by Rilian Ball

Robert Frost once wrote that "Good fences make good neighbors." The poet was not referring to people bonding over the task of mending fences. Rather, defined boundaries are an important facet of neighborly relationships. Without clearly defined property lines and rights, otherwise good people too often become embroiled in land disputes. That's why a basic knowledge about easements and right of ways can help property owners maintain a working friendship with people whose land abuts yours. These … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Easement, Land Dispute, Real Estate

Fall Outdoor Lighting Tips

October 11, 2018 by Rilian Ball

Many people associate the fall months with cooler temperatures and changing colors. But another defining characteristic of fall is that the days become shorter. Yes, there's limited daylight, as the sun rises later and sets earlier. Noting this, it's important to take any exterior lighting into consideration if you're listing your home this fall. It's important because you want your home to have a welcoming vibe to it, but with the potential for showings to occur in limited daylight, some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Improvement, Lighting, Real Estate

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