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It’s Not Just Car Storage: How to Transform Your Garage into a Brand New, Highly Usable Space

December 17, 2021 by Patrick Jones

With a bit of planning and creativity, you can turn your garage into a much more functional space. Here's how you can make your garage the most useful space in the house.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home, Garages, Home Renovations

How To Handle Common Homeowner Challenges

February 7, 2019 by Patrick Jones

It takes hard work to achieve the American Dream of homeownership. Everyday people work to save for a down payment and build a good credit score. When you turn the key to your first home or dream home, the sweat equity feels well worth it.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Renovations, Home Repairs, Real Estate

Tech Jobs Driving House Flipping Projects

October 18, 2018 by Patrick Jones

Because the tech industry does not necessarily rely on interstate highways, commercial hubs or seaports, computer-oriented businesses are taking advantage of once vibrant manufacturing areas that have fallen on hard times. Property values in these areas seem to be trending behind some of the nation's hotspots despite having many desirable community living aspects such as parks, walking trails, waterfronts, restaurants, and a vibrant arts scene.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Renovations, House Flipping, Real Estate

True Facts About 4 Real Estate Reality TV Myths

October 9, 2018 by Patrick Jones

Many of us are guilty of plopping on the sofa and binge-watching reality TV home flipping shows. The allure of buying and selling homes for big profits with no boss looking over our shoulders has major lifestyle appeal.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Renovations, House Flipping, Real Estate

When It Makes Sense To Buy An Ugly Duckling

August 21, 2018 by Patrick Jones

"Move-in ready" homes are desirable -- there's no doubt about it! But sometimes it makes better financial sense to opt for a house with dated decor and a less than trendy kitchen or master bath. You may not get your dream home immediately, but the opportunity to transform a property into your own swan can be rewarding. It can also be easy on the pocketbook.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Fixer-upper, Home Renovations, Real Estate

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