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Posted on 07/25/2021

The Benefits & Disadvantages of Owning a Rental Property

Photo by George Becker from Pexels One of the most popular ways to invest in real estate is through owning rental property. Owning an apartment building or other multi-unit property allows you to rent out the space to tenants and collect a regular income. There are advantages to this type of investment but also some downsides to consider....

Rental Property

Income

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Posted on 07/22/2021

Video Tour - 10878 Bloomfield Street 104, Toluca Lake, CA

Amazing opportunity to purchase a large upgraded one story ground level condo in the highly sought after city of Toluca Lake. This bright and spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath unit feels like a home at 1,700 sq. ft. with an outdoor patio space off the living room, perfect for entertaining and enjoying the indoor outdoor Los Angeles living. This unit was recently updated and has a complete open floor plan. Some of the upgrades include new LED recessed lighting, new paint, stylish wallpaper, updated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer included in the spacious laundry room inside the unit, updated...

Posted on 07/22/2021

Another Property Sold - 345 N Kenwood Street 201, Glendale, CA

Great open airy front corner unit, 2nd floor. Clean, well maintained unit and building, Light and Bright. Large balcony, open Living space, living room with fireplace, dining room, large Kitchen lots of counter space and cabinets, laundry room inside unit, laminate flooring. 2 car garage, steps away from elevator. Close to restaurants, entertainment, Americana at Brand, Wholefoods Market & Trader...

Posted on 07/22/2021

10878 Bloomfield Street 104, Toluca Lake, CA is now new to the market!

Amazing opportunity to purchase a large upgraded one story ground level condo in the highly sought after city of Toluca Lake. This bright and spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath unit feels like a home at 1,700 sq. ft. with an outdoor patio space off the living room, perfect for entertaining and enjoying the indoor outdoor Los Angeles living. This unit was recently updated and has a complete open floor plan. Some of the upgrades include new LED recessed lighting, new paint, stylish wallpaper, updated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer included in the spacious laundry room inside the unit, updated...

Posted on 07/18/2021

Moss Wall Gardens: DIY Guide

If you want to add some no-maintenance greenery to your home decor, a moss wall garden might be the perfect choice. Unlike garden walls made up of many small plants, moss walls not always alive. This makes them much easier to maintain while still giving you a lush and beautiful art piece to bring nature indoors. Here is...

Posted on 07/11/2021

Crucial Project Management Skills for a Successful Flip

Photo by TeroVesalainen via Pixabay Flipping a house successfully means keeping your ducks in a row during the rehab process--and that typically means communicating with several vendors to coordinate work, making sure everyone is on the same page, and dealing with delays when they (inevitably) occur. It's worth your while to build a project management strategy and skill...

Home Flipping

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Posted on 07/04/2021

3 Ways to Use Food Waste in Your Garden

Composting is well known among garden enthusiasts for providing a sustainable and rich fertilizer for plants. However, if you don’t have the time or space for a compost heap, there are still some types of food waste you can use to fertilize your garden. Hang on to these food scraps rather than throw them away and you’ll have...

Posted on 06/27/2021

How to Create a Safari Style Living Room

Safari style in interior design describes the harmony of rich and earthy elements of African design combined with the clean comfort of traditional European style. If you’re looking to try out this design style for your next living room makeover, this is a great place to start. Here we’ll go over some ideas to create a beautiful and...

Decor

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Posted on 06/20/2021

Tips for Planning a Home Renovation

Image by ClassicallyPrinted from Pixabay Renovating your home is a great way to improve your home while also adding value. While you may go into a home improvement or renovation project with the best-laid plans, problems are bound to arise especially with a larger scale job. Some issues can be prevented by understanding the most common pitfalls that...

Posted on 06/13/2021

Saving Up to Buy a Home: Best Practices for First-Time Homebuyers

Image by 3D Animation Production Company from Pixabay Everyone talks about preparing financially to purchase and own a home. However, it’s not always exactly clear how to prepare. Rather than get overwhelmed by details, there are some basic things you can start with in order to get your finances ready for home ownership. Here we will go over...

First Time Buyer

Saving For A Downpayment

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Posted on 06/06/2021

Renovating with a Larger Budget: Enlarging Your Kitchen

Image by ElasticComputeFarm from Pixabay Your house is perfect except for one thing: The kitchen is not even close to being large enough. Those who love to entertain and cook will probably agree that even a 15-foot wide by 20-foot long kitchen isn’t large enough, especially if you don’t have an open floor plan. Once you decide how...

Posted on 05/30/2021

What Does it Cost to Sell a Home?

Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay All home sellers understand that there are some costs to selling a home, but not everyone realizes what they're expected to pay for (and how much the total will be). We'll look at the most common expenses and how they might affect your budget. Real Estate Agent Fees This is probably the...