Unfortunately, our homes don’t always grow with us. What may have initially worked fine for a single person, a young couple’s starter home, or a family with a newborn can quickly become too small as families expand and multiple generations live under one roof.Remodeling and adding to your home is one option for creating more s...
If you are a fan of HGTV, you have probably seen your fair share of fixer-uppers. TV shows tend to make everything look easy, especially home flipping or updating. So how do you decide if a fixer upper is worth your time? Here are a few scenarios where diving in usually pays off.1. The upgrades are simple.First, you need to find out what ...
You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, as it shows that you have the financial discipline and stability to save for a long-term goal. It also helps you get favorable rates from lenders.But there can actually be financial benefits to pu...
Buying your first home comes with a lot of emotions, there's the excitement of looking for the perfect spot, the anxiety after the documents have been signed and then the high that comes with getting those keys. It's an emotional ride like no other and it's not one that we enter into lightly. What many of us learn in the proce...
Buying a new home can really hit you hard in the pockets. There are things that we never consider when its our first time buying a home, its all new. If you have a wonderful professional agent at your side, things should move smoother. Professional agents like the ones at Pink Door Management in the Orlando, Florida area have years of exp...
At Pink Door Management in the Orlando, Florida area, we encourage homeowners who want to turn their homes into investment properties to hire a professional. There are a lot of advantages to this outside of not having to be the one to deal with that 3 a.m. call that something has gone wrong and requires immediate attention. When you ...
When you decided to help someone buy or sell a home or an investment property, there is more at stake than a commission check. Depending on the reasons people are buying and selling, this can really be a highly emotional situation for them. As professional Real Estate agents, it is our job to remain objective. However, we must also recogn...
Often people think, that looks easy, I can do that. Then they jump in with both feet and realize things are more difficult than they thought. Many recent news stories about nightmares where homes were abused. Starting any type of business requires serious planning and for many when it comes to vacation rentals, they just find a webs...
Recently while surfing the internet, I came across this meme showing a group of friends who invested money to buy Real Estate. I know, this concept is not new, there are all kinds of real estate investment clubs that will help you accomplish this. However, what stood out for me was the amount of money they put aside and their purpose...
Today’s market for first time homebuyers is not as encouraging as in the past. Many of the people who would be purchasing homes are also dealing with high student loan debt. Don’t despair though, there are still ways for you to save to get your first home. Budgeting is not fun but anytime a large purchase is warranted, it...
