Interior Design
Congratulations, you have a new home! By starting off on the right foot—that is, by being well-prepared for your move—you can go through that adjustment period most new homeowners and get right down to the lovin’! This article by Katherine Neer in tlc.howstuffworks.com gives us a checklist that will help. It provides you with a…
What people want in a Real Estate Professional? What traits do they look for to find “the one” agent who is right for them? Amy Chorew, the vice president of platform development at Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate, identifies six traits that home buyers most desire from their real estate agents in today’s market….
At the end of a hard day there are few things I enjoy more than taking a long, hot bath — add a glass of wine and a good book and I’m all set. I love colorful, eclectic design but the bathroom is the one room where I would rather show restraint. I prefer a…
It is that time of year again and the 2013 property taxes are due on your Mexico properties. They have become easier to pay for foreign owners with the addition of an online system for Puerto Vallarta owners. Anyone with a VISA or Master Card can pay online using this link http://enlinea.puertovallarta.gob.mx/PredialEnLinea/Default.aspx . Remember that…
Next to having a fully executed contract my favorite thing to do is show property. I’ve seen many things in my time that leave me shaking my head and wondering….. Why? Why would anyone trying to sell their home not want to have it in tip top shape ALL the time? I came across this…
Are you looking to invest in your home? This article in Homelife Australia shares remodeling projects that will increase your home’s value: When it comes to selling your home, these value-adding tips will help it to stand out from the competition. 1. Replace splashback Sometimes making one major change in the kitchen is enough to…
Have you ever renovated your home? Despite the high expense and inconvenience of renovating homes, there are there are various reasons as to why home renovation is highly necessary for many home owners. Whatever reason that you may have for renovation, this article of Realty Pin features the non-construction-technical tips that would likely avoid unpleasant…
For many people who have been sitting on the fence waiting and wondering if the housing market is rebounding, the signs are showing an improved chance to get into real estate while prices and loan rates are still low. However, many of the homes on the market need some work and some need a lot…
Many people are wondering how Puerto Vallarta’s new 2013 real estate season is shaping up so I thought I would share some of my feelings as we move forward into the New Year. Sometimes you have to go with your feeling when things have been so uncertain over the past 4 years but after reviewing…
Is one of your New Year’s Resolutions to move into your own home in 2013? One of the keys to making the home-buying process easier and more understandable is planning. In doing so, you’ll be able to anticipate requests from lenders, lawyers and a host of other professionals. Furthermore, planning will help you discover valuable…
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