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28 Jun 2013

How to Set Roof Trusses

A roof truss is a structural framework designed to provide support for a roof without installing centre supports. Trusses are structurally engineered and are manufactured by licensed truss companies, but people also make trusses for their roofs.
26 Jun 2013

What Buyers Are Looking For in a Home

Besides a sustainable neighbourhood and curb appeal, there are few other things as well that potential home buyers look for in their prospective home. Here is a list of the things that can help you attract the
26 Jun 2013

Top 10 Real Estate Buying Tips

Buying a real state is something which requires deep thought, appropriate planning and flawless execution, keeping in mind all the case specific details. There are however some golden rules which apply to almost every case. These tips
26 Jun 2013

How to Sketch Floor Plans

Sketching floor plans for a house begins with dreams, fun ideas and a lot of imagination. The more you experiment, the better it is, but there comes a time when reality sets in and you have to
26 Jun 2013

How to Build a Solar Home

With prices of fossil fuel increasing rapidly, people have started switching to alternative power generation sources. If you also want to switch to an alternate energy source and your home is still in the design stage, it
26 Jun 2013

How to Frame a House

The life of a house depends on the durability of the construction, which in-turn is linked with the framing process. You might be surprise to know this but there are different techniques used to frame a house.
26 Jun 2013

How to Find an Architect

Finding the right architect is very important to have your ideas translated into your dream building. Here are a few tips that you can utilize to ensure you find the right architect for your building project. Ask
24 Jun 2013

How to Calculate Real Estate Value

Whether you are looking to buy or sell, calculating the value of a property is essential, in order to ensure that any transactions that are carried out take the true value of the house into account. There
24 Jun 2013

How to Flip Houses with No Money

Flipping a house basically means buying a house, usually at a bargain price (requiring maintenance, repairs, renovation etc), working on it to considerably improve its market value and then selling it for a profit. Quite obviously, finances
24 Jun 2013

How to Choose a Realtor to Sell Your House

While you can easily put up your own home for sale in the market, using the professional services of a realtor can benefit you greatly. Not only does a realtor make the whole process easier, he/she will
24 Jun 2013

How to Generate Mortgage Leads

Mortgage brokers make money when people obtain mortgages through them. The more mortgages they arrange, the more they earn in commissions. However, finding mortgage leads is the first step for brokers, who then have to convert those
24 Jun 2013

How to Start a Mortgage Broker Business

Owing to difficult economic conditions, and the rising real estate prices, most individuals and companies apply for mortgages in order to finance their purchases. Mortgages are usually granted by lenders (banks, or private lenders, etc), but in
24 Jun 2013

How to Become a Property Manager

Property managers are hired by estate owners who don’t have the time or expertise to properly manage their properties. A manager is usually tasked with maintaining a property, tending to it (landscaping, maintenance, repairs), marketing it, finding
22 Jun 2013

How to Build a Real Estate Business

Building up a real estate business from scratch can be fairly challenging, but with the right tips and techniques, you can take your business from a little-known company to a successful venture – the key lies in
22 Jun 2013

Expression of Interest Letter Example

An expression of interest letter, or a letter of intent, is usually sent by a potential buyer to the seller of a property, in order to formally express the buyer’s interest in purchasing the property and lay
22 Jun 2013

How to Start a Home Staging Business

Home staging is a profession which is becoming popular with time, and many people are looking to set up home staging businesses. Home stagers basically ‘stage’ a house to sell it. They assess a property which the
22 Jun 2013

How to Calculate Property Tax

Property taxes are how local municipal governments raise money for services they provide the inhabitants of the locality. Homeowners of a locality are held liable for these tax payments, which depend on the location of the property
22 Jun 2013

How to Hold an Open House

An open house can be a great way to sell your home if you are confident about its appearance and pull. However, in order to hold a successful open house, there are a few tips you need
21 Jun 2013

What is Mortgage Protection Insurance

Mortgage Protection insurance is a form of insurance specifically designed to cover mortgage repayments if the policyholder becomes unable to make the payments due to any unforeseen circumstances, including sudden injury, illness or death etc. Mortgage Protection
21 Jun 2013

How to Lower Your Property Taxes

Like in any other part of the world, homeowners in Canada also find property taxes extremely burdensome and are rarely satisfied with the tax bill they receive every year for property. Property taxes are not only life