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An Interview with Viet Ha Do on the Success of the Habringer Group

Viet Ha Do is the CEO and Chairman of a Tennessee-based real estate investment and advisory company, Habringer Group, Inc. She is a graduate of SUNY Geneseo with cum laude distinction and holds an MBA from NYU Stern School of Business.
5 Perfect Reasons to Waterproof Your Basement

Whether your basement is finished or unfinished, there are some specific aspects of caring for it that you should be aware of. Unfortunately, one of the things that homeowners often disregard - and shouldn't - is waterproofing their basement.
How To Get The Best Out Of Your Gold Investment

As an investment, gold is best known as a safe-haven asset, meaning an asset whose value will be largely unaffected even in uncertain times. It can be bought relatively easily and can also be converted into cash without too much trouble. Gold's prices also appreciate well, although not as spectacularly as other assets such as Bitcoin. If you do want a dependable and safe investment, gold is for you.
Yenny Hanley Lists 4 Things to Consider When Buying Your Dream Home in Miami

Yenny Hanley knows a thing or two about high-end real estate. With over $100 million in sales, Yenny has some valuable advice when it comes to buying your dream home in this city of the future.
How To Make Paying Off a Mortgage Less Stressful?

Most of us have dreamt, at some point or another, about living in a huge and beautiful house. However, although it's a goal that some people attain, it doesn't mean that it is easy or cheap. Because of that, most people take out a mortgage, as otherwise, they wouldn't be able to afford to spend so much money.
Holly Meyer Lucas on How to Succeed Despite the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on most industries, including restaurants, retail, and event venues. While these financial downturns have caused problems, Holly Meyer Lucas still believes that it's possible to succeed while things are tough.
How To Make Your House Look Elegant on a Budget

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people spend much more time in their homes. Unsurprisingly, one of the consequences of the current state of affairs is the growth of the interior design industry. If people have to spend their days indoors, then at least, they want to have something nice to look at.
7 Things You Need to Pay Attention to Before Buying a House

Buying a house is a very significant step in the life of every person. It is the opening of a new chapter, and that can be both exciting and frightening. Unfortunately, such emotions tend to cloud our judgment. Many people buy houses on impulse, only to discover that their chosen property has many flaws.
How To Revamp Your Property In 4 Simple Steps

You know you want to make some changes around your property; you can see that it needs updating, or that there are small décor problems to fix, or perhaps you rent it out and you want to attract new tenants for a higher monthly rental. Whatever the reason, it can be hard to know where to start when it comes to getting your property re-done and re-worked. If that's how you're feeling, don't worry; you can simply read our guide and you'll have some great ideas of the main areas to focus on.
OrbVest CEO: Demographics and Technology Are Changing Commercial Healthcare Real Estate Sector

The convergence of demographic and technology is changing our day to day lives and having a material impact on residential and commercial real estate markets - especially in healthcare. Our country is aging and 'on the move', while technology is simultaneously revolutionizing the health and wellness industry.
Top Tips on How to Prepare Your Home for Junk Removal

When you decide to clean and organize your home, junk removal services might be the ideal solution that you can find. These services are associated with taking away all the junk from your premises and disposing of it in the best way possible.
How To Eliminate Your Detention Pond Problem to Save Money and Land

Detention ponds are a real estate nightmare. If you have one on your real estate property you know this first hand. This detention pond was most likely constructed on your property to serve as a stormwater management system.
Staying Safe In Your New Home

You've worked through the steps of getting a new home and completed your "moving out" checklist.
Furniture Essentials Your Guest Room Must Have!

If you are fond of being a host, then it is highly possible that you definitely want your guests to feel welcomed and valuable, isn't it? Well then, you must also be quite excited to decorate your guest room.
Homeowners and Renters Insurance: Definition, FAQs, and Limitations

Most homeowners don't know that they have the option to ensure their home; these also applies to those who are renting.
3 Simple Tips to Elevate The Value Of Your House

Owning a home is one of the best things that you can do for yourself and your family. As a homeowner, you may see your home as a wealth-generating opportunity as much as a place to live out your life.
A Simple Seller’s Guide to the Home Appraisal Process

Whether you’re selling your house or refinancing, it’s in your best interest to understand the home appraisal process so you know exactly what to expect.
When Is The Right Time To Think About Your Retirement?

If you're a young professional, retirement might be very far off from your mind because you may feel that it's not something critical, right? But, in reality, it's never too early to start planning for it. Your future financial independence may rely on how early you're able to prepare. Those who have a solid plan that they're able to stick to may likely stop working early if desired.
4 Cybersecurity Tips for Real Estate Agents to Protect Their Clients' Data

Digitization has radically changed the job descriptions in many industries, and real estate is no exception. Modern real estate agents do much more than just connect buyers and sellers; they stage homes (both physically and online), hire photographers, manage social media profiles, conduct market research, prospect and carry out targeted marketing.
4 Ways to Invest in Real Estate Without Buying a Home

For most people with money to invest and a moderate to low risk appetite, real estate, and in particular residential real estate, is an obvious choice. As populations grow and cities become unaffordable and over-crowded, people will continue to flock to the surrounding areas and suburbs to live, raise families and retire. But buying a home strictly for investment purposes is unrealistic for many people, especially in this economy.
How to Design a Modern Kitchen

The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your house - after all, the average person spends just over an hour in it each day. It's used for cooking, entertaining, and is a gathering place for friends and family. If your kitchen isn't working out for you anymore, it may be time for a change.
How to Form a Real Estate LLC

So, you want to start a real estate business, but don't know where to start? In our post on 'Factors to Consider Before Starting a Business' we want to stress the importance of planning and preparation when it comes to creating a business. It's vital to consider what business model best suits your needs and connect with businessmen in the same field to learn more about what you're getting into. If you've done all this and are set on starting a Limited Liability Company (LLC), then read on. We'll be detailing the five steps you'll need to take to get started.
Real Estate: 4 Tips On Choosing The Right Home In Raleigh

When you decide that you are ready to buy your first or your next house, you will probably get all excited and eager to find the perfect property for you. Buying homes is certainly a huge and important step in the right direction, but the truth is that the actual purchasing process can be a bit unpleasant and difficult. This is especially correct for first-time buyers, who could benefit from some tips from a useful source.
How to read the different kinds of Forex charts

To study the currency pair moves, advanced knowledge of the FX charts is a must because without reading the graph properly, we cannot set out goals accordingly. Understanding the current price behavior using the charts help even a newbie to make his first move to the Forex market.
Lithium-Ion Batteries - Types And Where They Are Used

Lithium batteries have in most cases replaced alkaline batteries, but lithium batteries need to be upgraded to keep the pace with technology, so 5 types of lithium batteries are currently in use and they are:
Essential techniques of computer vision that you should know

Computer vision is at crossroads between different fields such as mathematics, psychology, physics, probabilistic graphical models, machine learning, deep learning, and many more. Put simply; it's similar to giving computers the ability to see the way humans do. If you look at a picture of a couple standing in front of a curved arch at the beach during sunset in wedding gowns, you would automatically assume that it's a sunset beach wedding. A computer will have a hard time doing the same thing as easily.
5 Indispensable Things You Need to Do to Start a Lucrative Moving Company

Moving companies exist all over the country in several sizes. Some of them are internationally recognized franchises, and many are small movers for local moves that supply reliable helping hands. However, there are specific requirements that every startup moving company has to complete in order to do business of any degree.
Autumn Predictions: Seller's Market, More Bidding Wars, and Renovation Tips

COVID has changed our lives, but the real estate industry isn’t suffering because of it. Here are a few predictions of how the industry will fare in the fall.
Tips to Get the Most Profit Possible When Selling Your Home

Every year, millions of Americans sell their home. While they all have different reasons for selling, their goal is generally the same. This is often to get the most profit possible from the sale of your home. Unfortunately, this is often easier said than done, especially when most buyers want to spend as little as possible on a home.
5 Ways to Find the Right Contractor For Your First Build

Finding the "perfect" house for you and your family is sometimes easier said than done. In fact, it can feel so overwhelming that you night feels like all hope is lost.