I have lived in Indianapolis, IN for a long time now. I decided that I wanted to move further south and start fresh though. I loved the city but I had experienced enough. I wanted a yard and some privacy. I wanted my kids to grow up similar to how I did. I realized that
While I’m usually quite relaxing about taking care of my house and making necessary repairs, I tend to neglect the roof, but it doesn’t occur to me to respectfully inspect the roof, and other than cleaning the gutters once a year, I forget all about it. I was reminded of the importance of the roof
Until I moved to Colorado Springs, I didn’t realize that termites were a concern; I assumed that pests couldn’t survive the cold frigid winter time temperatures. However, I’ve since learned that termites can thrive as well as remain active year-round due to heated conditions… By maintaining a comfortable living environment, I made it possible for
A little over three years ago, my husband and I divorced. It was a lengthy, complicated and ugly process. By the time we separated, we were feeling quite antagonistic toward each other. The relationship deteriorated to the point where we actively disrupted each other’s lives. Because I was responsible for paying for our phones, I
My uncle and uncle never ended up having kids! They amassed a ton of wealth and a bunch of properties in their lifetime… When they passed, all of those assets went to odd members of the family… I received a bunch of properties in their hometown of Jax, FL. I don’t live in Jacksonville. I
While I’m usually quite fantastic about taking care of my condo in addition to making necessary repairs, I tend to neglect the roof, it doesn’t occur to me to officially inspect the roof, other than cleaning the gutters once a year, I forget all about it. I was reminded of the importance of the roof
My mom and dad own a couple of pieces of property in Jacksonville. A couple of the properties are located downtown. Right now those properties are just used for parking. The parking areas make a good amount of money, but I see a lot more potential for those areas. My mom and dad want to
Pallet racking systems are an essential component of today’s warehouse operation, however while these storage solutions may seem rather complicated, they are quite straightforward, then they labor to improve efficiency, safety plus accessibility. The right pallet racking system reduces time spent retrieving items plus tracking them; Less labor plus less risk is involved. There are
A couple of years ago, I inherited my grandmother’s house. My grandmother spent the last few years of her life in a nursing home, and the house had fallen into disrepair. Plus, the property is located in Florida, and I live in New York. I wasn’t quite sure how to go about selling it. I
Living in San Diego County, most of us do not think about our water heater until something goes wrong. Hot showers and clean dishes are easy to take for granted, but when the heater starts acting up it can throw off the whole household. The key is knowing when it is time to call for
My grandmother owned multiple properties, located on opposite sides of the country. She owned a bungalow on the West Coast, a cabin in the northeast, a split-level in the midwest and a cottage down south. When she passed away, each of her grandchildren inherited a property. I was given the cottage in Jacksonville, Florida. While
My ex-husband was a big time investor. He loved reading investor books like Rich Dad, Poor Dad and The Millionaire Next Door. He was always on me to be smart with money. I saved for retirement, put money in the stock market, and then got pushed into purchasing a rental property. My ex loved rental
After retiring from my job, I made some major changes in my life. I realized that I’d been living according to a hectic schedule for far too long. I was tired of the stress and frustrated with never having enough time to do the things I enjoy. The majority of money I earned from the
The Changing Housing Market If you live in Jacksonville or the surrounding parts of Northeast Florida, you know the real estate market has shifted. Some homes still move quickly, but plenty of others sit on the market longer than expected. Between rising interest rates, stricter lending requirements, and buyers becoming more cautious, selling a house