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The Property Business So Just When is it the Correct Time to Utilise Bridging...
Bridging finance or bridging loans is becoming quite popular in the world of finance today. In fact, the industry grew from about £470 million in 2011 to hit £2.8 billion in 2017, making it one of the fastest growing sectors in UK’s financial industry.
Best Home Warranty Companies in the US
A home warranty protects parts of your home, including plumbing, appliances, air conditioning, among others. In fact, the best ones out there cover what your insurance wouldn’t. In addition, they provide you with transparent policies, as well as excellent customer service. Lastly, it gives you the option to fully customize your plan.
How Games Rooms are Making a Comeback
Games rooms are an age-old favorite in millions of homes around the world. However, over the last few decades urban living, with its smaller spaces may have contributed to a decline in the presence of games rooms in many properties. Fitting a bulky pool table or ping pong table into a small top floor apartment
Five Other Important Skills All Architects Need
The primary skill expected of an architect is of course the actual ability to design structurally sound infrastructure. As important as this skill is, it is far from the only one that will be required to have a successful and noteworthy career in this field.
Online Estate Agents
The housing market is ever changing and it seems like there is a new online estate agent popping up every day. With the likes of Purple Bricks, HouseSimple and Yopa
How Commercial Real Estate Developers are Working Smarter
The business of commercial real estate development is never easy. With that said, there are a number of ways commercial real estate developers can make their jobs a little less stressful and unpredictable. As the saying goes, work smart, not hard. Here are some ways for achieving this in a commercial real estate setting
The Midwest Market Demand Is Higher Than Supply
In 2018, the Midwest saw rapid home buying, making it the hottest region in the US. Fort Wayne, Indiana; Columbus, Ohio; and Detroit, Michigan all surpassed California in property cost increases and the amount of time it took to sell a home!
Buying Condos in One of Canada’s Hot Markets as an Investment
Buying an investment condo in a hot Canadian market is a great way to diversify away from the TSX stock market and get some regular income too. Renting out doesn’t have to be a hassle because there are realtors that can handle the rental unit
5 Little Known L.A. Neighborhoods with a Lower Cost of Living
When you think of Los Angeles you likely think of a booming city with palm-tree lined streets filled with endless entertainment. You’re probably associate the city with a high cost of living. In fact, the city is one of the nation's most expensive to live in.
The Challenges Faced by New York Property Developers
Property development in New York is difficult for a number of reasons: the high cost of construction and materials, the lack of space, and local laws. These factors are discussed in more details below
What to Consider Before Buying a Fixer Upper
Thanks to the popularity of shows on HGTV, many homeowners are deciding to buy a home that’s in need of a little TLC instead of one that’s move-in ready. And while buying a fixer upper can indeed be a way to afford a house that is otherwise outside your budget and to create your dream home right away, it’s not always the right choice for all homeowners.
Twin Cities Apartment Boom Is Showing No Signs of Slowing Down According to Reports
The Twin Cities is undergoing an apartment boom, and according to reports, there is no sign of it slowing down in the near future.
3 Reasons You Should Hire an MEP Engineer for Your Next Project
An MEP engineer is a mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineer. MEP engineers handle the planning and design of these critical systems whether you’re retrofitting an existing building or designing a new architectural wonder.
Top Tips For Buying Your First Home
Buying your first home can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be. While moving home can be a whirlwind, with a good understanding of the process and what documents you need to be completed by what stage of the moving process, you can rest assured that your move will go to plan. In order to make buying your first home easier for you, we've put together some of our top tips.
How Jerome Karam, Friendswood Attorney, and Altitude Trampoline Park Are Helping Their Community
Jerome Karam is a familiar figure in the Friendswood area. He has his own legal firm and has experienced plenty of success representing 1000’s of clients in a span of 10 years. In addition to his work as an attorney, Karam is also one of the most relevant real estate developers in the Southwestern Louisiana and Texas areas.
Experts Lay Out Their Predictions for the US Housing Market in 2019
Last year, many observers expressed their concerns about the new tax laws and what effect they could have on the housing market. However, the limitations placed on property tax and mortgage interest deductions did not have the dampening effect they expected. As a matter of fact, rising home prices and rising mortgage rates did more to slow down the market
The Most Effective Ways to Make Your Hotel or Resort More Eco-Friendly
One of the most cost-effective methods of updating a hotel or resort is to invest in measures that will either decrease energy usage or lower their demand for power from an external grid. So, what are the most effective ways in which a hotel can renovate and remodel their complex to be more eco-friendly and energy efficient?
Top 3 Myths About Moving Companies Debunked
People say that moving is one of the most stressful events of a person’s life. In fact, many say it’s about as stressful as a divorce. While you prepare for your move, it makes sense to want to eliminate as much stress as possible. Even if you can remove a little bit of the pressure, it can make the move that much easier. One way that people help alleviate stress during a move is to hire a moving company
Life for Veterans Improved by VA Loans
Life can be difficult for veterans once they leave the services. They have to deal with adjusting to civilian life. They are also faced with having to find new employment and with having to find a place to live. All of these pressures can put a lot of stress on someone who has just become a veteran. This is stress that can continue as civilian life goes on.
Beginner’s Guide to Project Management Software for Construction
The Project Management Institute (PMI) defines project management as the art of directing and coordinating human and material resources throughout the life of a project by using modern management techniques to achieve predetermined objectives of scope, cost, time, quality, and participating objectives. This definition can be applied construction project management as well, as the construction project manager uses the same concepts, applying it in the construction set.
