Staying Up To Date With Real Estate

3 Traits Every Real Estate Agent Should Have

With so many transactions being done online today, people often forget what it's like to deal with a live person. However, there are certain transactions that simply cannot be done online. One of which is buying a home. You actually have to go to the home and deal with a real estate agent to make the deal happen. Because of this, you want to make sure you get a good real estate agent, such as at The Gresham Group that you feel comfortable working with during this major time in your life. Read More 

3 Tips For Dog Owners Hunting For Apartments

If you share your home with a pooch, you will need the perfect pet-friendly luxury apartment to ensure everyone in your household is happy. Not all luxury apartments are created equally, though. The following tips will help ensure you make the right choice when you are apartment hunting. Tip #1: Check the lobby rules Most luxury apartments feature a lush lobby area, with or without a doorman. In many cases this is the primary entrance and exit from your apartment unit. Read More 

4 Important Rules Regarding 1031 Exchanges

The IRS Code 1031 is a tool that any commercial real estate owner or investor should familiarize themselves with. There are many rules governing a like-kind exchange. They range from the obvious to the complicated. Some have to do with defining terms, and others have to do with your eligibility. Before you can take advantage of like-kind exchanges, you need to understand some of the rules that come with them. Here are some of the rules you should be aware of. Read More 

How To Deal With Competing Offers When Selling Your Home

Receiving multiple offers on your home for sale might not initially feel like a problem, but it can put you in an overwhelming situation. Knowing how to fairly review offers and choosing a buyer can be a lot of pressure, and is a personal decision that you will have the final say on. If you can go into your offer process strategically and informed, you will be more likely to make the best decision when it comes to buyers. Read More 

5 Tips For Creating More Space In Your Storage Unit

If you have purchased storage space for items that you no longer want in your home, it is extremely important that you use the storage space that you have been given wisely. This means that you will need to stack and arrange the items you store in the best way possible, so that you utilize all the space that you have. Here are a few ways that you can maximize the use of your storage space. Read More