Real Estate

Loan for the first home

Today's first-time homebuyers are inundated with a wealth of information about getting their first home loan. It's obvious and simple what first-time homebuyers want when looking for a loan. They want information that is clear, they want to be educated on the steps involved in getting a loan, and most importantly, they want someone they can trust to organize their

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Real Estate

The gardener’s contribution

One look around our house and it's obvious that we have a passion for greening the world. Green spaces can be city parks and boulevards, but also include community garden plots, shade plantings near buildings, and green roofs. You can even grow vines that will flower, produce food, and shade sun-drenched areas such as large windows, decks and patios, walkways,

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Real Estate

How to go about hiring a plumber

Unless you are preparing for some major remodeling or construction job, almost all residential plumbing calls are classified as "emergencies." A drain is clogged, a toilet is overflowing, a disposal is not working, or a pipe is broken. If you don't already have a really good plumber, you should consider taking steps to locate someone locally for odd jobs, and

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Real Estate

Commercial Real Estate Tenant Screening Checklist

The length of a commercial lease is longer than a residential one. Generally, a commercial unit is rented for 3-5 years. Since it involves a large amount of money, it is important to screen tenants before renting. Read on for essential commercial real estate listings before renting office space.Have an established process for screening tenantsOne must have an established process

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Real Estate

Top 10 Compressed Air Rules of Practice

These are the TOP TEN "Rules of Thumb" for compressed air, designed to answer the most frequently asked questions by industrial air compressor users.1. Expected CFM per Horsepower Delivery @ 100 PSIG: o For "home owner" air compressors --- 2 to 2.5 CFM per HPo For 2-stage air-cooled industrial air compressors----3.5 CFM per HPo For small screw vane air compressors

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