Archive for February, 2010

Curb Appeal For Spring: 2

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

woman-planting-flowers-thumb4546076Now that we have touched on the trimming of the trees, the next thing that we are going to talk about is early spring planting.  To be honest, it really is not too early to start planting those flowers in later March, especially if you live in a state that is usually really nice around that time.

While the frost might come, you want to make sure that you have a plant that can actually withstand the cold and the frost, just in case.  Tulips are actually fantastic and they are flowers that will come up again and again.  You can also use violets, as these are flowers that are very well known to withstand a lot of different weather.

Flowers are a fantastic way to draw in the crowds to your home and you always want to make sure that you have curb appeal, especially in the spring.

Curb Appeal For Spring: 1

Friday, February 26th, 2010

tree_trimming-600x450Although the real estate business never takes a break off, the spring is certainly a time that many prospects are out looking for a brand new home and you want to make sure that your home is in the best selling position possible.  What this means is that the curb appeal needs to be just right.

Finding the right curb appeal for you can be fun, as you get to choose exactly what your home will look like on the outside.  As spring rolls around though, one thing that you should think about is trimming up the trees that you might have in your yard.

This can truly make your yard look incredible and will keep those trees looking absolutely breathtaking so your home will be sold that much faster!  More tips in the next blog!

How to Please Your Landlord: 2

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

tenants 2Do you know what else will make your landlord happy? If you just make the time to take care of the property you are renting. This includes your living space and your yard space. Like, if you have dogs, pick up some poo every now and then. And if you have hardwood floors, give them the respect they deserve. Just do what you can to keep from speeding up the natural wear and tear of your place.

And if something needs to be fixed, let your landlord know. Regardless of whether or not he makes it seem like you are bothering him, he will have reason to thank you later: if you neglected to tell him that your toilet keeps running or the pipes leak, it would end up costing him more in the long run.

How to Please Your Landlord: 1

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

tenants 8If you are used to renting houses or apartments, then you know the score. Sometimes you get a landlord who seems like an angel sent to Earth. Sometimes you get a landlord who seems like … something else sent to earth. While it is tempting to make life hell for those bad landlords, it will be endlessly better for you if you strive to be an ideal tenant for every type of landlord. Remember, killing them with kindness is always more beneficial.

Besides, it does not take a lot to please your landlord by being a good tenant. The ways are simple. An example? Just paying your rent on time each month is a great start. You have to remember that, nice or not, your landlord is just a person and, like you and me, he has bills to pay every month — and could be relying on the rent check to do that.