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7 Things to Look for in an Apartment Floor Plan Before You Commit

7 Things to Look for in an Apartment Floor Plan Before You Commit
How to Read an Apartment Floor Plan Before You Sign a LeaseMost renters spend more time picking a sofa than they spend reading a floor plan. That's a problem. A floor plan is the single document that tells you how your life will actually fit inside a space, and misreading it ...

The Honest Guide to Picking Kitchen Countertop Materials That Last

The Honest Guide to Picking Kitchen Countertop Materials That Last
How to Choose the Right Countertop Material for Your Kitchen RemodelMost homeowners spend more time picking a paint color than picking their countertop material. That's a mistake that costs real money. Your countertops take up more visual real estate than any other single sur...

Best Roof Materials for Florida Hurricane Season

Best Roof Materials for Florida Hurricane Season
How to Choose the Right Roof Material for Florida's Hurricane SeasonYour roof is the first thing a hurricane touches and the last thing you want to gamble on. Florida homeowners replace roofs more often than almost anyone else in the country, and a big reason is choosing the ...

Where Rental Roofs Leak and What to Check Between Tenants

Where Rental Roofs Leak and What to Check Between Tenants
Most roof leaks start at the flashing, skylights, chimneys, valleys and pipe boots, so those are the places a rental owner should look at every turnover.By the Clear Roofing & Exteriors teamThe shingles are rarely the problemWhen a tenant reports a roof leak, most owners pict...

Planning the Finances Behind a Growing Rental Operation

Planning the Finances Behind a Growing Rental Operation
Expanding any successful investment, such as renting out property, is both satisfying and tough. When the property portfolio increases in size, new sources of money, increased marketability, and greater future return are some of the most obvious outcomes. However, growth brings...

Why Water Heater Failure Happens and How to Avoid Costly Leaks

Why Water Heater Failure Happens and How to Avoid Costly Leaks
A sudden water heater failure can quickly disrupt your entire home. Waking up to icy cold showers or discovering a puddle of water in your utility room is not a pleasant experience for any homeowner. A broken water heater can cause costly damage to your floors and structure and l...

Protecting Rental Properties During Extended Tenant Absences

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Is your tenant about to head away for a few months? An empty rental attracts bad things. Vandals, broken pipes and vermin all flock to a home that nobody cares about. The longer it stays empty, the greater the liability. Here's the problem: Landlords only realize something ha...

6 Smart Ways to Upgrade a Rental Property Without Overspending

6 Smart Ways to Upgrade a Rental Property Without Overspending
Owning a rental property means constantly balancing two goals: keeping the home appealing to tenants and protecting your investment. Renovations can make a property more attractive and head off future maintenance problems, but overspending on upgrades can quickly eat into your re...

Decluttering Before a McLean Move: What to Remove Before Packing

Decluttering Before a McLean Move: What to Remove Before Packing
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Sustainable Materials Management program, Americans generated 292.4 million tons of municipal solid waste in 2018, showing how much material passes through households and communities each year and why reducing unnecess...
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