Posted by blogger // February 28, 2018
Just How Important Is a Bathtub for Resale? It’s long been believed that every home needs at least one bathtub to attract the widest group of buyers. But with increased interest in big, well equipped, walk-in showers, does a tub really matter that much? Bathrooms reflect trends as much as any room in a house […]
Posted by blogger // February 28, 2018
10 Insider Tips From a Designer Who Specializes in Small Baths By: Dona DeZube A New York City designer shares secrets to making a small bath bath functional and beautiful. Got a small bathroom to renovate? Go wild with texture and colors if it’s a rarely used guest bath, but stick to clean and simple in a […]
Posted by blogger // February 21, 2018
Dos and Don’ts of Screening Tenants Legally Property managers can use these eight recommendations to keep discrimination lawsuits at bay. FEBRUARY 2018 | BY ROBBIE CRONROD In October, a Massachusetts landlord who refused to rent to pregnant women or families with minor children was found guilty of violating the federal Fair Housing Act and fined $40,000. The same […]
Posted by blogger // January 24, 2018
Local Law Enforcement Trains at future Development Corporate responsibility in action— Caan Homes had the privilege of allowing local law enforcement the use of one of our properties for training. This allowed practice in a safe simulated environment. These drills are essential to protect the community served by both Caan Homes and the Des Plaines […]
Posted by blogger // January 24, 2018
7 Simple Ways to Keep Your Kids’ Toys From Taking Over Your Home Conquer the clutter and reclaim the precious space you once ruled. Remember the days when you could read a decorating magazine without crying? If parenthood has made a mess out of your home and evening routine, get your sanity back with these […]
Posted by blogger // December 20, 2017
How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Early, but Why It Might Not Be Wise By Jeanne Sager marchmeena29/iStock If you’re a homeowner, you’ve likely thought about how to pay off your mortgage early. That bill for your home loan arrives like clockwork every month, so it only makes sense for you to devise a fast and furious plan […]
Posted by blogger // December 13, 2017
13 Surprising Things in Your House That Are Grossing Out Guests By Holly Amaya | Dec 4, 2017 tzahiV/iStock; realtor.com If you’re anything like us, you have the best intentions when entertaining. Nothing but the finest European linens for that guest bedroom! Casually arranged trays of Perrier and Voluspa scented candlesat every bedside! A basket of freshly baked muffins each morning! […]
Posted by blogger // December 7, 2017
401k VS Real Estate Retirement plan Don’t Save for Retirement !!! The current retirement system doesn’t make sense in today’s world. The current model assumes that you’re saving money throughout your working life and at retirement these savings will be converted to an annuity. You pass all that money that you save to a financial […]
Posted by blogger // November 6, 2017
Dreading the end of Daylight Saving Time? Brighten Dark Home. Whether you live in a large home with a dark interior or a small apartment with only one window, follow these tips to bring in more sunshine — or at least make it look that way. Trick your way into a brighter space — even when […]
Posted by blogger // August 3, 2017
The stages that every homeowner goes through Owning your own home can be a rollercoaster of a time. No matter how long you’ve lived in your home you just got to buckle up and get ready for the wild ride. No matter how long you live in your home, whether it be a few […]