One of the priorities for many homeowners is to save money on energy costs, and installing an energy-efficient system in the home is a major objective. However, there are several unfounded myths about the best way to conserve energy in a home. Don’t expect to get immediate return on investment for every appliance you replace, and knowing where to begin can be tricky. When it comes to energy...
More than 6.8 million manufactured homes were primary residences in 2013, the year for which the latest accurate data is available. Judging from the more recent individual sales numbers posted by the manufacturers, this number has grown considerably. A manufactured home is defined as a home built after 1976, and it consists of two or more sections that form a single story dwelling as stipulated in the...
You only truly get once chance to make a good first impression. They say to not judge a book by its cover but do we judge a house by its exterior appearance? Whether you’re staying put or looking to attract potential buyers, the fastest way to increase the value of your home is to improve its kerb appeal. First impressions can make or break a deal with potential buyers deciding in 8 seconds whether...
Improving your home is something that has crossed the mind of most homeowners at one time or another. That may be the case, however, where to start? You may decide, for example, to spend the money to have professionals come in and remodel your kitchen. That’s an excellent approach, but face it, not everybody has the money to run out and start hiring home remodelers. For a lot of us,...
The delay of implementation of HMRC’s Making Tax Digital system, TheHouseShop.com decided to investigate how much time and money this plan will cost landlords when they will be affected in 2020. Most landlords, self-employed people and small businesses are already being made aware of Making Tax Digital changes to how they pay their Income Tax. In 2018 businesses, including landlords, with an annual...
You’ve worked your entire life and now it is time to retire. For millions of Americans, the dream is not to settle in Florida or Arizona but to retire to an exotic international destination such as a Bali, Dubai, or a secluded island in the Aegean. Why not? Besides the amazing quality of life, retiring overseas is a chance to expand your horizons while dramatically lowering...
Moving house is often just as scary as it is exciting. Packing and unpacking, finding a reliable movers, making sure that everything runs smoothly and nothing gets left behind in the chaos. We‘re well aware of the fact that you might not want to think about emergency scenarios while the adrenaline of moving to your new home is still pumping through your veins. But once you‘re settled and...
There is good news for real estate investors. Experts have just revealed that the state of Florida, specifically Fort Lauderdale real estate prices are going back to how they once used to be, making the state an ideal place to invest in today. But can you be so sure that this boom in estate prices will stay for a long time to come? There is always a risk but as far as analysts are concerned, the price hike...
Investor of today has to be extra careful because of today's unusual challenge they have to face due to the economic framework set by the government where the debt is downgraded and the country is facing high unemployment, fears of dip recession and crippling regulation of the government. Within this context, the investor of today has to choose amongst many different forms of difficult investing...
Buying a house is incredibly exciting. But, it can also be overwhelming. If you are a first-time buyer, there is probably a lot you haven’t thought about and it can be hard to know where to start. Below are five things that you absolutely must consider when you start to view potential new homes. Location When it comes to choosing a location, you’ve probably got a lot more options than you...
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