My husband is in the military and constantly on the go. I was dumb and immediately bought a house when he first settled down. I didn’t realize how quickly the military bumps the guys around the world. We also got barely any notice. I realized that I needed to scramble not only to pack, but
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
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
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
When it comes to buying homes in Jacksonville, FL, I have found that buyers are really all about the heating and cooling systems inside of their potential new homes. I know that sounds just a little bit strange, but it’s one of those things that I have learned while living around here in the Jacksonville
I have a realtor that helps me look for investment properties in Duval county and the surrounding areas. Right now I have two apartment buildings and 12 homes that I wrote for cash. My realtor found an apartment building in south Jax that required a cash offer. I wasn’t prepared to make a cash offer
The Stress of Foreclosure Falling behind on mortgage payments can feel overwhelming. Once the letters start coming in and the calls from the bank increase, many homeowners in Massachusetts feel like there is no way out. From Boston to Worcester to Springfield, families face the same challenge—how to stop foreclosure before it goes too far.
When I was ready to sell my property in Alberta, I started looking at multiple alternatives, then i had gone through the traditional process twice before and wasn’t looking forward to doing it again. It cost me a small fortune in repairs and realtor fees. The home inspection was a bit of a eveningmare. The
I avoided the hassle & expense of dealing with fire & smoke disfigurement As a first-time homeowner, I was not conscientious about proper upkeep. I had always rented a property & never needed to worry about ongoing repair. I wasn’t aware that the aerators on the faucets needed to be periodically rinsed or that I
The Struggles of Being a Landlord Owning an apartment in El Paso County can be a good investment, but it can also turn into more stress than it is worth when you have bad tenants. From Colorado Springs to Fountain and throughout the county, landlords face the same headaches—rent coming in late, noisy neighbors calling
If you run a business here in Jacksonville, you know how important fast and reliable shipping can be. Sometimes moving freight by truck or boat just does not cut it when customers are waiting on time sensitive goods. That is where air freight comes in, and Taddeo Logistics & Consulting LLC has become a go
Real estate in San Francisco is easily one of the most competitive markets in all of california. There is a limited amount of houses, apartments, and leases available and five times as many people looking for apartments. There is a huge desire to live in and around San francisco. The city is the type of
Florida may get roasted in the news and online, but this is a great place to live! If you can endure the bugs, the heat, and the annual hurricanes, you will find it to be a very affordable place to call home. Florida doesn’t have a state income tax, did you know that? Thanks to
Any dwelling that is on the verge of foreclosure, requires extensive repairs or has been condemned is difficult to sell. In most instances, potential clients rely on bank financing. The bank only approves a mortgage once the dwelling passes an apartment inspection. The apartment is required to meet local safety & health codes & qualify