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How to Sell Your House

With the housing market still in a sharp downturn it’s a difficult time to try and sell a property. Selling your home can be tricky at the best of times but there are a few simple techniques you can use to entice that all important buyer through your front door.
Getting people interested in your home [...]

How is the Rental Market Faring after the Credit Crunch?

There is no doubt that we have seen a lot of changes in the economy and in life in general over the last year or two. The housing market in particular has suffered a great deal, with fewer mortgages being granted and fewer people in a position to buy anything.
But how are things progressing in [...]

Information for the Apartment Application

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The apartment management will require you to complete an application. You’ll need information regarding where you have lived, your income and perhaps personal references.
Prepare a summary of information regarding where you have lived for the last five years. You’ll also want information regarding the dates you [...]

Business Purchase Price Allocation

Business purchase price allocation is necessary following the purchase or sale of a business. The purchaser needs to allocate the total purchase price to establish their books for the purpose of calculating amortization and depreciation. The seller needs to allocate the price to calculate their taxable income and taxes. Assets can include business enterprise value, [...]

Feasibility Studies

Feasibility studies are a combination of a market study and financial analysis used to determine if it is financially feasible to develop a proposed property. They are also performed to evaluate the feasibility of renovating or upgrading an existing property. Feasibility studies determine whether a property is financially feasible and whether its complete and stabilized [...]

Houston Apartment Search Tips — Getting the Best Deal

Houston apartments are expensive. But getting a great deal can make your Houston apartment less expensive. This article provides tips on getting the best deal possible when leasing a Houston apartment.
What Do You Want
A great deal for a Houston apartment varies from person to person.
1. Do you want the lowest possible price for [...]

Spotting Tenants Growing Cannabis

When you rent out a property you hope that your tenants will be considerate and respectful and leave the dwelling in the same condition it was when they arrived. You also expect your tenants to abide by the law. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Make sure you protect your property in the best way [...]

A Homeowner’s Guide to Scottish Tenements

In some parts of the world they’re known as flats, in others they’re known as apartments. In some places both terms are used interchangeably, although sometimes one term is preferred over another to denote a certain level of quality; ‘five-star flats’ isn’t a commonly used phrase, but ‘five star apartment’ is. So there are nuances [...]

Highest and Best Use Analysis

Highest and best use analysis can assist an owner in maximizing return. Highest and best use analysis can be performed for acreage, site development, and for improved properties. Research and planning can substantially increase investment returns.
If in a metropolitan area, highest and best use can be a combination of uses including [...]

Getting your Deposit Refunded

Ask what you have to do to have your deposit refunded. One of the most common disputes between residents and apartment owners is that the deposits are not returned. Residents believe they met the terms of the lease and are frustrated and angry when the deposit is not returned. Most apartment management [...]