With an average rate of return that is high and stable, owning an investment property is a great move toward financial stability. In fact, some recent statistics say that the average ROI for owning a rental property is now above 9 percent. Real estate can definitely be a lucrative opportunity…

Data shows that 3.6 billion people were using social media worldwide in 2020. If you are one of them, you probably know that you have to be careful what you post because it can affect your life — whether it is a potential employer checking your Linkedin or Twitter profile…

With one of the worst natural disaster seasons in history, many people have lost their homes to flooding, storms and fire. While the physical structure of a home may be unsalvageable, the data and information surrounding home ownership can be kept safe in the cloud. Important for homeowners, investors and…

Today’s workforce is demanding transparency, flexibility and recognition. Instead of rolling your eyes and assuming everyone needs a “participation award,” consider this: when you put employee satisfaction first, productivity goes up. In an analysis of various studies by the Harvard Business Review, findings showed an average of 31 percent more…

A study from the National Association of Home Builders found that more than three quarters of people conducting remodels will be focusing on their kitchens, the second-most popular room behind bathrooms. If you have a kitchen remodel on the docket, a little research and planning can save you from regretting…

You found the perfect home or apartment to rent: great neighborhood, fits in your budget and meets all your criteria for a new place to live. You’re ready to sign on the dotted line and start unpacking your boxes. Not so fast! Ask a few questions first to make sure…

If you are just starting out, chances are you have little or no credit. This can hurt your chances of landing that rental property, especially in today’s real estate market. Recently, an annual survey by the National Low Income Housing Coalition showed that there was nowhere — not one place…

Real estate can be one of the most profitable and secure investments one can make, especially for those who do their research and put the time into efficiently managing their properties. Buying real estate has essentially become a part of today’s pop culture, with national television shows depicting everything from…

Buying real estate has become part of pop culture, with national television shows ranging from following painstaking vacation home shopping experiences to watching investors fixing up distressed properties to “flip.” This, along with a relatively strong market nationwide, is causing more and more people to look at making the move…