Archive for June 2012
Why Greenhabbing?
Why Greenhabbing Now? For real estate investors the term greenhabbing may be an unfamiliar concept. However, with the explosion of interest in green buildings, greenhabbing is here to stay. So with that said, the definition of greenhabbing is the process of remodeling an existing structure to create a high performance structure. By doing this, the new…
Read MoreWant More Value In Your Home? Live by a brand new Walmart.
For all the stink that’s often raised by the proposal of a new WalMart to a neighborhood, the opening of a new WalMart actually RAISES the prices of homes nearby. So why is that? According to a new study recently published in the National Bureau of Economic Research, shows that houses within a half mile…
Read MoreWhat Makes the Best “Rent” Sense?
How important is a rental property’s physical condition? The importance is huge! The physical condition of a rental property says A LOT about the owner’s management philosophy; a well-maintained property tends to indicate a conscientious property manager and a financially responsible owner. Poor condition often indicates the owner is not willing or able to keep…
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