Investing in real estate is a smart way to acquire one or more assets whose value will more than likely continue to increase in the coming years. Rather than leaving your money sitting in a bank...
Property Maintenance
Property Maintenance
A Different Kind of Smoke Damage
A home's value generally relates to the condition and features of the property. Homeowners and sellers should understand that certain behaviors by residents have regularly been shown to negatively...
Spring into Early Success this Season with these Six Maintenance Steps
For many of us, "springing forward” into Daylight Savings Time is when we leave winter behind. This year, it arrives March 10. Whether you invest in areas that experience dramatic or moderate...
3 Lessons Learned During a Chicago Cold Snap
Most areas of the United States have dealt with some pretty severe cold weather in the past couple of months. Depending on where you live, you may have heard the polar chill referred to as the Polar...
10 Item Checklist for Pre-Winter Maintenance
This easy to use checklist created by Think Realty’s sister company Affinity Loss Prevention Services, is a great way for you to get your properties prepared for the upcoming winter. 1| Inspect the...
What’s It Going to Cost?
Understand the Costs Involved in Maintaining a Rental Property When Evaluating Whether to Make That Deal In recent articles, I have discussed the need for “financial literacy” and an understanding...
Summer Checklist
Get Your Summer Daylight Hours Back and Reduce Liability Risks by Focusing on These Top 10 Property Maintenance Tasks Ahh, summer vacation. The beach, an afternoon nap in the sun and a “little...
