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Is A Bigger House A Better House?

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-08-04T16:07:13-05:00 August 4th, 2008|

Architect Sarah Susanka talks about whether a bigger house is a better house. Susanka says bigger is not always better - that size does not necessarily lead to more satisfaction when it comes to a home. Find out if a bigger house is a better house for you.

Not So Big House

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-08-04T16:02:08-05:00 August 4th, 2008|

Architect Sarah Susanka describes what a Not So Big House is and is not. A Not So Big House does not mean cheap and small. Creating a Not So Big House means stretching your design dollars to meet your needs including beauty and well-being.

Design Your Own House

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-08-04T15:57:06-05:00 August 4th, 2008|

Architect Sarah Susanka talks about designing your own house with an architect. When you design your own house you should design it for you, not for resale. What's the best way to design your own house?

How Much Does An Architect Charge?

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-08-04T15:52:47-05:00 August 4th, 2008|

Architect Sarah Susanka describes how architects charge for their work. The more experience an architect has the more he or she will charge a client. Younger architects will cost less but can be very talented. Learn about how much architects charge and why.

How To Find An Architect

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-08-04T15:48:50-05:00 August 4th, 2008|

Architect and author Sarah Susanka talks about how to find an architect. Look at designs you like in your neighborhood to find an architect. Interview at least three architects to find one you like and click with. Chemistry is important when you try to find an architect.

Sarah Susanka on Architectural Design

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-08-04T15:39:57-05:00 August 4th, 2008|

Learn about architectural design from author and architect Sarah Susanka. Susanka describes how to give the illusion of more space using architectural design. Varying ceiling heights and connecting along a diagonal are two architectural design techniques that appear to give more space.

Home Inspector Inspects Fireplace Before Home Sale

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-08-01T00:00:00-05:00 August 1st, 2008|

A home inspector will inspect a fireplace as part of a home inspection. Home inspectors will check a fireplace to make you aware of fire hazards. Home inspectors look at the bricks and the damper in a fireplace inspection. The home inspector will tell you what repairs to make to your fireplace during a fireplace inspection. A fireplace inspection can help you achieve fire safety and get your home ready for sale.

Save Money With A Home Inspection

By Staff| 2008-08-01T00:00:00-05:00 August 1st, 2008|

Do you need a home inspection? The quick answer is YES! Find out why you should invest in a home inspection, if you are a rare exception that doesn't need a home inspection and ways to save money with a home inspection.

Real Estate Listing Agreement: Real Estate Agents Asks About Proper Length

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-07-31T00:00:00-05:00 July 31st, 2008|

A real estate agent asks about the length of a real estate listing agreement, which governs how long he can take to sell a home. The real estate agent says 90 days is too short a duration for a real estate listing agreement. How long should the real estate listing agreement last? Does Ilyce agree with the real estate agent about the real estate listing agreement?

Finding a Reputable 1031 Exchange Company

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-07-31T00:00:00-05:00 July 31st, 2008|

When a real estate investor wants to defer taxes on a sale, he might opt for a 1031 exchange. In a 1031 exchange, the investor purchases a similar investment property to replace the original property, and is able to defer any taxes owed. The proceeds from the sale of the original property are held by a 1031 exchange company. 1031 exchange companies are not regulated and some have stolen real estate investors' funds. You can use a 1031 exchange for other kinds of investments including artwork, antique cars and valuable baseball cards. How can you find a reputable 1031 exchange company?

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