When homeowners default on their property taxes, counties can sell properties at auction. These properties frequently sell at a fraction of the real worth of the house. Therefore, the sales attract investors. These investors bid on tax deeds, and the winning bidder receives title to the house. To invest successfully in tax deed sales, however, …
People take insurance out for the identical reason they take out car and health insurance: If a residence is damaged or somebody else hurt on the property, insurance helps owners handle the financial consequences. Homeowners insurance is actually a combination of two different types of protection, hazard insurance and liability insurance. Hazard Insurance Hazard insurance …
Some apartment managers are in charge of modest two- or three-unit buildings, while others oversee. Regardless of the magnitude of this house, all apartment supervisors are charged with tackling the day-to-day operations of this development. While specific duties vary by location, dimensions and rental prices, apartment managers function to stay rental properties working properly and …
Many consumers carefully evaluate the positives and negatives of purchasing houses versus leasing apartments. However, the under-considered third choice of home rental should not be overlooked. Ralph Warner, Ira Serkes and George Devine explain in their book,”How to purchase a House in California,” that for many consumers, paying rental prices on a home can make …
If you have a fixed-rate mortgage, then you'll never need to manage a mortgage reset. If you have a flexible loan, then reset is its name. A mortgage reset will be the point in time at. It’s crucial to understand when and how your loan will reset, the speed formulation and what caps apply. Timing …
I have at least a dozen species of aster in my backyard, from color lovers to sunshine lovers, drought tolerators and rain garden mainstays. However, in my top three is fragrant aster, since it grows in even the worst dirt and blooms and blooms and blooms — even after many frosts. The beneficial insects appreciate …
Recently I wrote about a house where the architect was also the programmer. How about a situation in which the architect and builder are just one and the same? Such is the case with this Martinek House, also called the Pivot-Slide House, so called because of the glass doors that pivot and slip open to …
The owners of the house in Sydney’s Turramurra suburb wished to warm the interior’s sharp lines, so that they switched to designers Adam Scougall and Ben Napier for help adding more character to numerous chambers, such as this combined living and dining area. Adam Scougall Adam Scougall The team started with a fresh color palette …
I love having a small kitchen. Some people might cringe at having only 25 square feet to work with, but it gives me freedom. A smaller kitchen generates a more intimate atmosphere for cooking and serving with friends and family. It helps me to peel down. On top of that, I will give my whole …
Nothing beats taking a garden tour for education and inspiration. I’m lucky enough to reside in a place with several yearly garden tours, but for one reason or another, I’ve never been in a position to make even one of them. This year the time eventually worked out for me to attend one in a …