2015

4 Traits Millennials Should Look For In A Real Estate Agent

With many millennials getting married, starting families, and buying homes later than previous generations, real estate agents are trying to better understand how to entice young, first time buyers into making a purchase. This means that millennials have quite a bit of power when it comes to buying their first home. Instead of relying solely on the various real estate apps that are becoming popular with young buyers, you should consider the benefits of finding a real estate agent that knows how to work with you.

3 Newer Types Of Car Keys And The Benefits They Offer

Can you remember the days when cars came with two different keys? One was for the doors and the other was for the ignition. Well, cars no longer come with two different keys, and most do not even come with "regular" car keys anymore. Instead, they come with newer types of keys, which are designed to offer several key benefits to car owners. Among the options you might receive with your new car are transponder keys, laser cut keys, and key fobs.

How To Avoid Rental Home Scams

With the real estate market the way it is, the door has been left wide open to scam artists who rent out homes that do not belong to them. It happens all over the country, and you sometimes even hear about it in the news. If a house is empty for a long period of time, either because it is in foreclosure and the owners moved or the owners are on an extended vacation, scammers may try to rent the house to unsuspecting people looking for a home.

Avoid Disappointment And Frustration: Make A Furniture Floor Plan Before You Move To A New Home

Many hours are spent preparing for a move to a new home: packing household goods, booking a moving company, and setting up utilities. These activities are important, no doubt, but they won't make up for a lack of planning when it comes to getting your new home ready for the move. Specifically, if you don't have a plan for where your furniture and possessions go, you will find yourself frustrated long after the moving van has pulled away.

No Spare Key? No Problem: Three Ways To Make A Spare Key At Home

If you are like most people, you've probably had the experience of either locking yourself out of the house or misplacing your house key. Both can be frustrating, especially if you don't have a spare key. Fortunately for you, there are several ways you can make a copy of your house key yourself. While they are only meant as emergency keys, they are great for tucking in your wallet or hiding behind the siding until you can get more info or a spare key made.