Author: Ted James House flipping is a good way to make money post-retirement as well as a worthwhile use of your time. The return on investment can be a respectable 10 to 20 percent, reports NewSilver, which comes out to profits of $15,000 for a $100,000 house and $60,000 for a $400,000 one. Did we mention you can be your own boss and live out your dreams of being an up-and-coming business...
Author: Shirley Martin So the time has come to stage your property for open houses. If you’re new to the process, you might be wondering where to begin - there are all kinds of decluttering, depersonalizing, decorating, and deliberating ahead of you. Here are a few tips for getting started. Organizing Good organizational sense is key to the process of staging a home. If you’re starting from...
Author: Katie Conroy Finding your first home can be overwhelming, and with limited financial resources, it’s not always easy. While many young people look at starter homes as small and cheap apartments to live in for a few years before moving on to something bigger, there are other benefits of buying a starter home. In this blog post presented by Caribhomes, we’ll take you through the considerations...
Arthur: Ted James If you have a good chunk of savings and looking to start a profitable side hustle, a vacation rental business is the way to go. This article by Caribhomes will explore all you need to know about buying, maintaining, and earning from a rental property. Purchase the Right Property The ideal property is one that can be rented year-round. Here are the prominent features you should look...
Author: Katie Conroy Many seniors choose to buy a new home in order to accommodate their changing lifestyles. This can seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. The main things to consider are how you plan to finance a home at this stage of your life and whether you could use some help in the process. CaribHomes presents a few tips you need to know. Finding and Buying the Right...
Author: Katie Conroy Getting ready to sell your home? Prior to putting your property on the market, there are dozens of factors to consider. From getting a home appraisal to finding your new residence, the moving process can be complex. One of the most important first steps to take is to consider which home improvements will make your house more valuable and desirable to prospective buyers. Not sure...
Author: Katie Conroy When you have a newly remodeled fixer-upper in Florida, deciding what to do with it can be challenging. If you’re torn between renting it out and selling, here are four steps that can help you decide, brought to courtesy of CaribHomes. 4 Steps to Decide Between Renting and Selling 1. Look at the Financials Selling or renting out the property affects your finances in...