A plan is a map of a building. Link the design concept to the details needed to erect a structure. Blueprints, also known as architectural drawing sets, have been used since the 19th century and are a guide throughout the construction process. They are the most used by contractors to request construction permits from the…
Category: Real Estate
Four creative ideas for taking advantage of urban real estate
Urban real estate can be difficult to develop without a large amount of financial capital. Anyone with an empty lot, however, can use any of these techniques to improve the neighborhood and make use of the property. Urban gardening Urban gardening is becoming more and more popular and the amount of vegetables that can be…
Income taxes (how real estate investors minimize taxes)
Tax tips and assistance to assist taxpayers in describing options for tax reduction and tax cuts through legal tax deductions. Income taxes are too high. However, real estate investors have found many options to lower the level of federal income taxes. Congress has provided a number of income tax benefits for real estate investment. These…
Garage Rentals on Craigslist: Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Them
When it comes to rentals posted on Craigslist, many of us automatically think of home and apartment rentals. Although you will find these, you will also find garage rentals. Renting a garage from a poster on Craigslist.org sounds good, but it has its pros and cons. What are they? The professionals The options you have….
Important services offered by your local real estate attorney
Whether you are interested in residential or commercial properties, there may come a time when you need legal representation. Of course, a real estate attorney will represent you in a land or housing claim; however, the experience of this professional is helpful in more than just property disputes. Divorce agreements The end of any marriage…
New Home Construction: Initial Steps to Developing Plans in Florida and Other Areas
Building in Miami or any area of South Florida is completely different from building in any other area of the country. While most of the east coast of the United States, and much of the rest of the country, builds homes with wood frames and a brick or paneling finish, South Florida does so with…
How to Hire a Contractor and Avoid Scams
The interview Here are some questions to ask. How long have you been in business? Find a well-established company and check with consumer protection officials. They can let you know if there are unresolved consumer complaints on file. One word of caution: a history of zero complaints against a particular contractor may be that problems…
How to properly build a tiled shower tray
The most important part of the entire shower project to get it right is absolutely the floor pan! And unsurprisingly, this is where most DIYers make a mistake, try to take a shortcut, or just get it wrong. Improper floor pan construction can lead to leaks, of course, but also mold growth under the tile…
Foreclosure Classroom – Lien Priorities – Why Is It Important For You To Know?
The priority link can be better explained with an example. In simple terms, when you buy a home through financing, the lender places a lien on the property. It is called a secured loan because the home is the collateral for the loan. If you, as a homeowner, do not make payments, the lender, through…
How do I know if I should refinance?
The question we’ve been asked the most since we started issuing mortgages has been: How do I know when it’s time to refinance? Old conventional wisdom said it should be done when rates drop 2% below your current mortgage, but this rule of thumb is too simplistic. The higher your loan balance, the smaller the…