09Apr
People have finally accepted their part in saving the earth and being a property owner, you can do your part in such a drive that would allow you to reap benefits well beyond tomorrow. You don;t have to tear down your rental property to go green for simple retro-fits can have the same impact in such a smaller time frame. Upgrading your plumbing, replacing toilets and wash basins with water saving ones that use less water or do away with it totally is a start. Read more »
09Mar
People have given their opinions on the re-greening of our urban spaces, many of which are slowly undergoing green retro-fitting to comply with city laws and current trends. From simple upgrades such as lighting and the addition of small solar panels on the roofs of rental properties to at least handle the lighting system in and out of the buildings/properties is a small step towards greening the many rental properties that abound within city limits. It is a very enticing deal for you get power and get some incentives from the government in terms of tax cuts having you pay less taxes for such green initiatives. Read more »
13Aug
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A wide range of commercial leasing possibilities exist. Typically, an office lease in a major city and a retail lease in a suburban shopping center will be considerably different..Gross lease: The tenant pays a set amount of rent and the landlord is responsible for payment of taxes, insurance and other costs associated with owning the property.Net lease: The tenant pays the rent plus a portion of the maintenance fees, insurance premiums and other operating expenses.Triple-net lease: Typically, for a freestanding facility, this type of lease has the tenant paying for all fees and operating expenses associated with the space.Shopping center leases: The tenant pays a base rate in conjunction with the square footage of the retail facility. Typically, the tenant will also pay some common charges and frequently a certain percentage of the gross sales. The tenant may also be assessed part of the property taxes. A shopping mall lease will often include terms about signage, hours of operations, common areas and deliveries. The landlord may also have the right to relocate the tenant.Land or ground lease: The tenant leases the grounds and builds on the property. Typically, with a land or ground lease, all improvements on the property, including any building or buildings revert back to the landowner at the end of the lease period.
03Jun
Home warranties may come in different packages depending on the insurance you might have used. We will be discussing an insurance policy that covers various systems in the house when you decide to buy or sell a home. Some policies include electrical, plumbing, furnace, appliances, septic, water tank, well, pool or spa.
There are policies that cover the house while it is listed and will continue to cover it until it closes. Usually, the homeowners pay a small amount or fee to have the work done whenever problems arises.
The buyer, seller or the agents are the only ones who can pay the policy. Those who are in the negotiation type of market buyers can ask their sellers to provide them one. For agents, this can be offered as a value added item.
26Mar
There are various Real Estate companies and agencies out there that provide customers with high-quality services that account for the subtleties of finding and closing the best Real Estate deal overseas. The trick is to find the company that best satisfies your needs and requirements, the company that can help you achieve your goals in exchange for affordable price packages. In order to obtain the best results, you should consider employing the services of a Real Estate company that sustains and promotes its activity via the Internet. This way you will be able to achieve a better exposure for the properties you wish to offer for sale or rental, and also keep track of other properties if you are interested in buying or renting.
