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Most often, it is the construction of an area rug that establishes its formality or informality. Rag, hooked and braided rugs are considered informal and casual, perfect for country settings. On the opposite end, Aubusson and Oriental rugs generally appear in formal rooms with period furniture. Needlepoint, Dhurrie and Khilim rugs span the middle. There […]

If you continually find puddles of water left on the bathroom floor after the morning rush of showers then you may want to reconsider replacing your shower curtain with a shower door. Here are some pros and cons of doing so. A shower door frame has a narrow track which is a haven for dirt […]

In its friendliest, most congenial presentation, an area rug fits under the front and back legs of the furniture in its focal area. The rug should fit under the front legs of all the pieces in the area at the very least. If you have no choice, but to use a small area rug within […]

What cool, yet unconventional, home additions can homeowners and real estate investors add for additional appeal to their property?  Adding the right improvements can result in huge profits for any investor. Home additions and improvements are constantly a source of controversy in the real estate community. Green real estate investors and regular homeowners frequently and mistakenly […]

The largest American equity and hedge funds, and multi-million dollar investment firms are turning to flipping houses. Why are they switching up strategies? What will it mean for regular home buyers and renters, as well as smaller real estate investors? Flipping America In a dramatic turn of events, Bloomberg News revealed that many of the […]

To maximize rental cash flow, you need to stay on top of your property year round. It is not enough to list your rental and wait for tenants to pour in. Even if the property doesn’t necessarily need updates, it is always best to be a step ahead rather than a step behind.  In competitive […]

There’s more than one way to cash in on the current market by flipping real estate. Regardless of your area, whether or not you have any cash or credit and how much time you have to devote to flipping real estate, there is a strategy that will work perfectly for your situation. Let’s take a […]

If you’re in bad financial shape, you may find that you’re in danger of losing your home. Although it’s not an ideal situation, knowing the difference between foreclosures and short sales can help you out during a tough time. You may find that you have more options than you previously thought. Most people immediately jump […]

Not every rehab and flip deal you get involved in will be successful. With poor planning and unrealistic numbers, you can and sometimes will lose money.  As much as investors don’t want to hear this they need to recognize the possibility.  All it takes is a few small mistakes to turn a profitable looking property on […]

If you’re new to the real estate investment market, it’s important to know that there are two main types of investment: residential and commercial real estate investments. Commercial real estate is further divided into four main types of properties. There are advantages and disadvantages to each type of property. The four types are: • Offices. […]