What is the estimated value of your home What is a Zestimate®? The Zestimate home valuation is Zillow’s estimated market value for a home, computed using a proprietary formula. It is a starting point in determining a home’s value and [...]
Laws and legislation affecting landlords and tenants responsibility Constructive Eviction – It’s No Good By KATHY HERTZOG | Constructive Eviction is the illegal, often unethical act or failure to act by a landlord which causes substantial interference with or permanently deprives a [...]
Rules for renting out your home A rental contract is only as good as the terms outlined in the document, so it’s important for a landlord to give serious thought to the information and rules that are included. These requirements [...]
Home improvements that may not pay off when you sell Don’t let your desire to upgrade your home downgrade your home's market value. Before you make a renovation fantasy a reality, consider whether the project will pay off when you're [...]
Urban Redevelopment Authority inclusive opportunity for residents The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) is the City of Pittsburgh's economic development agency, supporting the City’s economic development goals, which are designed to create a city of inclusive opportunity for residents, [...]
ENEWSLETTERS THAT PROMOTE CONTRACTORS Contractors who want to connect with prospective clients, as well as stay in the forefront of the minds of former clients and other home professionals, should consider creating an e-newsletter to email to subscribers every month. [...]
Home Projects You Should Never Try to DIY Removing chipped paint Removing a little chipped paint from your baseboards may seem like a simple enough job, but it could cause serious health issues if you're not careful. If your home was built [...]
COMPLETION OF THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT rules There are some simple yet highly effective things you can do as you near the end of a project that will ensure that you leave your client satisfied with your work and happy to [...]
CONTRACTOR TRUCK SIGNAGE THAT SELLS good vehicle signage promotes your brand. Truck signage is the easiest marketing you can do all day without having to lift a finger. It works while you’re working. The larger your service area, the more [...]
First Time Home Buyer Mistakes don't make these mistake Shopping For A Home First When people decide to become homeowners for the first time, they naturally want to start looking at houses. This is a mistake, though; looking for a house [...]
