Happy tenants are more likely to take good care of your property and renew their leases. Thus, it is worth your while to add features to your apartment community that cater to your tenants' needs and increase their satisfaction with the community. If you have a lot of families and children in your apartment community, consider adding these three parent-centered features:
A Community Playroom
Parents are often looking for ways to get their children together with others to play.
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Finding a good tenant is often a hard job for most landlords. Everyone has their quirks, but often tenants don't see things the way landlords do, and this causes friction between the two. This article will give you a few tips and tricks to finding and keeping a good tenant.
DO Ask questions before signing the lease
Most landlords now do this, where they try and get to know their tenant before they sign the lease.
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Buying a new property can be exciting. You can't wait to get your new place and move into your new home. You may be so excited that you think about going out and buying the house on your own without waiting for a realtor. But, is not using a realtor in your best interest? What are the pros and cons of using a realtor to buy your new house?
Pros
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According to data from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), mobile homes are a tiny share of home loans in the U.S. Part of the reason lies in the fact that aspiring mobile homeowners have a shaky financial situation. For example, data show that their wealth is as much as 75% lower than that of the other families. This explains why they are often denied when applying for a traditional mortgage, and directed towards a chattel mortgage instead.
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If you are moving to a new city, you are probably having mixed emotions. Part of you is sad to be saying good-bye to loved ones and familiar places, and the other part of you is excited about new experiences. If you are planning to buy a home, finding the right one will give you peace of mind as you go forward in your move. Remember, buying a new house is one of the most important transactions you will make in your lifetime.
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