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5 Ways to Protect your Home from Burglary

5 Ways to Protect your Home from Burglary

Having your house broken into or the thought of living through a home invasion are prevalent fears throughout most of the population, and they should be. Although burglaries in the US are on a steady decline, it is estimated that a house is broken into every 23 seconds. The tips and tricks we've gathered will hopefully provide you with the knowledge and materials needed to keep your home and family safe.
4 Great Real Estate Courses for Students

4 Great Real Estate Courses for Students

Real estate is a lucrative field because people are always buying or selling the property. To thrive in this sector, you have to have a solid educational background. Pursuing a degree in real estate allows you to understand how the market works. It is a very dynamic industry, and the rules are always changing. Studying helps you understand what influences the changes in the real estate industry.
Cut Costs with a Home Energy Audit

Cut Costs with a Home Energy Audit

As we transition into the next season, you've probably already noticed a difference in your power bill. But, conducting a home energy audit can show you even more ways to save.
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  • Who is Tevfik Arif? Achieving success in business and real estate
    Who is Tevfik Arif? Achieving Success in Business and Real Estate
    How Tevfik Arif, a Kazakh-Turkish businessman, achieved international success in the real estate and property development industry.
    By Ernest Hamilton
  • 5 Things to Do After Closing on a Home
    5 Things to Do After Closing on a Home
    It’s official – you're a homeowner. Congratulations! All of the hard work is done, right? Wrong. You may be closing one chapter, but you’re just beginning another. Homeownership comes with its own set of challenges and new tasks. It’s important to start planning for these things right after you close on your home.
    By Ernest Hamilton
  • The Top 7 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent
    If you are thinking of putting your house up for sale, you may be considering listing it and selling it on your own. And that thought may make you feel empowered, may make you think you can easily do it and save yourself some money in the process. And of course, you can do it. After all, many people do it all the time.
    By Ernest Hamilton
  • Why Exterior Renovation Needs to Start With the Garage Door
    Have you ever invested a big chunk of money into renovating the exterior of your home, only to feel like it's missing something when the dust settles and the paint dries? That's probably because you ignored the biggest and most important part: The garage door.
    By Ernest Hamilton
  • Seven Ways to Add Value to Your Garden
    Your garden adds up to the beauty of your home. It will be in your best interest to make it attractive. If you intend on selling your home, it will be great to improve your garden. This can increase the value of your home tremendously.
    By Ernest Hamilton
  • Scaling Your Real Estate Business with the Use of Virtual Real Estate ISAs
    If you run a real estate business, you will already know how hectic things can become. Whether your business is a large, established one or still growing, there are certain tasks that can be a real drain on your resources. This can then lead to difficulties in managing other, more vital tasks that can have a bigger impact on your business.
    By Ernest Hamilton
  • Special Precautions Are Needed in the Digital Age – Especially With VPNs
    Our world has gone digital. Much of what we do every day is somewhere connected to smart technology. You drive to work while checking the traffic status using Google Maps. You probably work on a computer every day.
    By Ernest Hamilton
  • How to Reduce the Risk of Theft During an Open House
    Open houses are a great way to drum up interest in a home and get potential buyers to put in an offer. But opening the door to the public does come with risks. One big risk that sellers (and some agents) often overlook is theft.
    By Hannah Smith
  • Europe Completes Its First Ever Blockchain Real Estate Sale for €6.5 Million
    Last week, the AnnA Villa in Paris made history by becoming the first-ever European property to be sold entirely via blockchain transaction. The luxury building, located in the city's Boulogne-Billancourt district, was valued at €6.5 million and was sold to French real estate companies, Sapeb Immobilier, and Valorcim.
    By Staff Reporter
  • The Increased Importance Of Environmental Sustainability In Real Estate
    Staying one step ahead in the uncertain and competitive real estate space can be a challenge. We started out the year with many experts predicting that sustainability would once again be a "trend" for 2019. This is not an "aha" moment for most of us: Green building and sustainability have been enduring trends in the industry for the past couple of decades.Sustainability can no longer be considered a niche. In fact, consumers demand and expect it from most aspects of their lives. Even professional sports leagues, like the NFL, now have formal sustainability initiatives in place. According to a recent survey by Nielsen, 81% of consumers around the globe believe it is extremely or very important for companies to have environmental improvement as an objective.Full Article
    By Staff Reporter
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