️ Are you looking to make your bedroom a more calming space? If so, keep reading to find several easy ways to detoxify your space.
1. Clean With Lemon Juice
Try squeezing fresh lemon juice into a spray bottle and diluting it with water to create a cleaning solution that’s naturally antibacterial and leaves a fresh scent behind.
2. Invest In Red Lighting
Try replacing your room’s regular white lightbulb with a red one or hang some red LEDs in your room to turn it on when you turn out the lights.
3. Hang A Plant
Plants not only brighten up a space but also help detoxify the air and lower anxiety.
4. Leave Technology Out
Rather than scroll through Facebook before bed, try reading a book instead. Also, switch out your phone’s alarm clock feature for a manual solar-powered alarm clock instead to make your bedroom a sleep sanctuary.
5. Introduce Lavender Into The Space
You have many options for introducing lavender into your bedrooms such as a lavender-infused sleep mask, soy lavender-scented candles, or even lavender pillow spray.
6. Revamp With Voc-free Paint
While this kind of paint can be more pricey than regular paint, it won’t release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air in your bedroom.
7. Choose The Right Colors
Without a doubt, the best color for a bedroom is blue. Use varying shades of blue to decorate your bedroom to create a calming, relaxing space conducive to a better night’s sleep.
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💸 Read on to discover four easy ways to save up for the down payment on your next investment property.
Read on to discover four easy ways to save up for the down payment on your next investment property.
1. Use The 50/30/20 Rule
Spend 50 percent of your income on mandatory expenses such as rent, student loans, etc.
Use 30 percent of your income for discretionary spending. This includes things like your Netflix subscription, gym membership, and any other entertainment you enjoy. A budgeting app can alert you when you get close to your 30-percent limit, so you know when to dial back your shopping habit.
Finally, put the last 20 percent of your income into a savings account and don’t touch it.
2. Develop A Timeline To Acquire The Property You Want
If you’ve decided you want to be the owner of an investment property worth $100,000 in two years’ time, figure out how much you’ll need to put aside each month to reach the $20,000 down payment amount and then get busy.
3. Automate Your Budget
Set up fixed/mandatory bills to come out of your account on the same day. This way, you’ll be able to see exactly how much they are. Next, set up an automatic transfer of 20 percent of your income into an account designated especially for the down payment on an investment property. Anything left in your regular account is what you can spend on anything you want.
4. Get Rid Of Things That Don’t Add Value To Your Life
Take a look at your expenses and determine the things that don’t add much value to your life or the things you can do without. This might include magazine subscriptions or the highest cable TV package, for example. Cutting back or doing away with these “extra” expenses can help you put more money aside for that investment property you dream of.
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1. Use The 50/30/20 Rule
Spend 50 percent of your income on mandatory expenses such as rent, student loans, etc.
Use 30 percent of your income for discretionary spending. This includes things like your Netflix subscription, gym membership, and any other entertainment you enjoy. A budgeting app can alert you when you get close to your 30-percent limit, so you know when to dial back your shopping habit.
Finally, put the last 20 percent of your income into a savings account and don’t touch it.
2. Develop A Timeline To Acquire The Property You Want
If you’ve decided you want to be the owner of an investment property worth $100,000 in two years’ time, figure out how much you’ll need to put aside each month to reach the $20,000 down payment amount and then get busy.
3. Automate Your Budget
Set up fixed/mandatory bills to come out of your account on the same day. This way, you’ll be able to see exactly how much they are. Next, set up an automatic transfer of 20 percent of your income into an account designated especially for the down payment on an investment property. Anything left in your regular account is what you can spend on anything you want.
4. Get Rid Of Things That Don’t Add Value To Your Life
Take a look at your expenses and determine the things that don’t add much value to your life or the things you can do without. This might include magazine subscriptions or the highest cable TV package, for example. Cutting back or doing away with these “extra” expenses can help you put more money aside for that investment property you dream of.
Emma Co Personal Real Estate Corp | Macdonald Realty
emmaco.realty@gmail.com | 6046183888
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💡 Here are three ways you can automate some of your landlord responsibilities to free up some time.
Being a landlord takes a fair amount of time. If you have a full-time job in addition to being a landlord, it can be difficult finding time to do it all.
Here are three ways you can automate some of your landlord responsibilities to free up some time.
3 Steps To Automating Your Landlord Responsibilities
1. Automate the tenant-finding process. Take plenty of pictures that showcase your rental and the surrounding neighborhood.
2. Automate the lease and rent collection
For your first lease, you’ll want to hire an attorney to create it so it meets all the legal aspects required by your state. From there, you can customize it to suit each tenant.
3. Automate the tenant onboarding process. When a new tenant moves in, it’s almost like a new employee starting a job. There is a certain amount of onboarding to be done. For instance: a move-in inspection – make a walk-through of the rental with the tenant and note any issues. Have the tenant sign it.
Emma Co Personal Real Estate Corp | Macdonald Realty
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Here are three ways you can automate some of your landlord responsibilities to free up some time.
3 Steps To Automating Your Landlord Responsibilities
1. Automate the tenant-finding process. Take plenty of pictures that showcase your rental and the surrounding neighborhood.
2. Automate the lease and rent collection
For your first lease, you’ll want to hire an attorney to create it so it meets all the legal aspects required by your state. From there, you can customize it to suit each tenant.
3. Automate the tenant onboarding process. When a new tenant moves in, it’s almost like a new employee starting a job. There is a certain amount of onboarding to be done. For instance: a move-in inspection – make a walk-through of the rental with the tenant and note any issues. Have the tenant sign it.
Emma Co Personal Real Estate Corp | Macdonald Realty
emmaco.realty@gmail.com | 6046183888
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🏠 Is flipping houses the right investment for you? How does it work, and what are the risks?
Is flipping houses the right investment for you? How does it work, and what are the risks?
Below, we’ll take a quick look at what mistakes to avoid.
1. Not having enough money
It’s vital that you research all the costs associated with buying, owning, and repairing a home in order to sell it for a profit later.
2. Not having enough time
Once everything is done, you’ll need to put the home up for sale and show it to prospective buyers.
3. Not possessing the right skills
Many house flippers are actually construction, plumbing, and electrical professionals with the skills to do most of the work themselves.
4. Not knowing about real estate investing
You also need to understand real estate laws, tax laws, and be able to choose which repairs are necessary and which are not.
5. Not being patient
Be sure you consider the five pitfalls above to be sure you know what you’re getting into.
Emma Co Personal Real Estate Corp | Macdonald Realty
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Below, we’ll take a quick look at what mistakes to avoid.
1. Not having enough money
It’s vital that you research all the costs associated with buying, owning, and repairing a home in order to sell it for a profit later.
2. Not having enough time
Once everything is done, you’ll need to put the home up for sale and show it to prospective buyers.
3. Not possessing the right skills
Many house flippers are actually construction, plumbing, and electrical professionals with the skills to do most of the work themselves.
4. Not knowing about real estate investing
You also need to understand real estate laws, tax laws, and be able to choose which repairs are necessary and which are not.
5. Not being patient
Be sure you consider the five pitfalls above to be sure you know what you’re getting into.
Emma Co Personal Real Estate Corp | Macdonald Realty
emmaco.realty@gmail.com | 6046183888
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✨ Life lessons every millennial real estate investor should know
✨ Life lessons every millennial real estate investor should know
1. Be Genuine and Have Integrity
2. Build a Network With Your Personal Touch
3. Learn to Communicate Effectively
4. Be Willing to Admit When You’re Wrong
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1. Be Genuine and Have Integrity
2. Build a Network With Your Personal Touch
3. Learn to Communicate Effectively
4. Be Willing to Admit When You’re Wrong
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⬇️ Disinfecting your floors to your sanitizing routine. Here’s what you need to know.
Do you have small children or pets in your home? What about someone with a weakened immune system?
⬇️ If so, you may want to add disinfecting your floors to your sanitizing routine. Here’s what you need to know.
1. Not Everyone Needs To Disinfect Their Floors
The best way to go about disinfecting your floors is to begin where you enter the house. Entryways are notoriously germy as that’s where everyone comes in with shoes on.
2. Use Steam To Disinfect
Steam cleaners work on almost every type of flooring, including carpeting. Make sure it reaches temperatures of at least 167ºF, which is the temperature the CDC recommends for killing most bacteria and viruses.
3. Mopping
Regular floor cleaners typically contain surfactants that loosen bacteria so it can be mopped away. After mopping with a household floor cleaner, be sure to follow up with a spray disinfectant that contains rubbing alcohol or bleach to fully disinfect the floor.
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⬇️ If so, you may want to add disinfecting your floors to your sanitizing routine. Here’s what you need to know.
1. Not Everyone Needs To Disinfect Their Floors
The best way to go about disinfecting your floors is to begin where you enter the house. Entryways are notoriously germy as that’s where everyone comes in with shoes on.
2. Use Steam To Disinfect
Steam cleaners work on almost every type of flooring, including carpeting. Make sure it reaches temperatures of at least 167ºF, which is the temperature the CDC recommends for killing most bacteria and viruses.
3. Mopping
Regular floor cleaners typically contain surfactants that loosen bacteria so it can be mopped away. After mopping with a household floor cleaner, be sure to follow up with a spray disinfectant that contains rubbing alcohol or bleach to fully disinfect the floor.
Emma Co Personal Real Estate Corp | Macdonald Realty
emmaco.realty@gmail.com | 6046183888
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⚡August - Real Estate Market Stats
Despite predictions, Metro Vancouver's housing market continues to thrive! With sales seeing a 21.4% increase this August compared to last year, we've proven that we can overcome even the highest borrowing costs in over a decade!
A slow start to the year with rising prices due to low inventories but the fall season brought a balance to the sales price gains. Now we’re seeing a slowdown but fear not, this is just the usual seasonal trend settling in.
Are you looking to dive into this dynamic market? Or maybe you have some questions about what these numbers mean for you?
Let's chat! I would love to guide you through the ins and outs of the Vancouver real estate market. ️
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A slow start to the year with rising prices due to low inventories but the fall season brought a balance to the sales price gains. Now we’re seeing a slowdown but fear not, this is just the usual seasonal trend settling in.
Are you looking to dive into this dynamic market? Or maybe you have some questions about what these numbers mean for you?
Let's chat! I would love to guide you through the ins and outs of the Vancouver real estate market. ️
Emma Co PREC*
604.618.3888
emmaco.realty@gmail.com
vancouverprivatehomes.com
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⏬ Here are the traits of a high-quality tenant you should look for.
Want to be able to find good people to rent to?
⏬ Here are the traits of a high-quality tenant you should look for.
1. A High-Quality Tenant Is Responsible
Responsible people do the right thing all the time. As tenants, they tend to pay rent on time, and they take pride in their living space. When you rent to a responsible person, you can rest easy knowing you’ll make a profit every month and that they will take good care of the property.
2. A high-Quality Tenant Has The Ability To Pay On Time
A high-quality renter will be able to pay the rent on time every month. You’ll know a potential renter has this ability by checking his or her employment status and earnings.
3. A high-Quality Tenant Values Honesty
Honest people make great tenants. This is because they cannot lie easily. If a tenant lies on their application (it happens a lot), you probably don’t want to rent to them.
4. A high-Quality Tenant Is Clean
This quality is a little harder to judge, but there are indicators that a prospective tenant may not keep your rental clean. For instance, their appearance can shed some light on how well they keep their living space organized and tidy.
5. A high-Quality Tenant Is Stable
If the person you’re interviewing for your rental has a job and family in the area, it’s a good indication that they are stable and will remain in the property for a year or more.
Emma Co Personal Real Estate Corp | Macdonald Realty
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⏬ Here are the traits of a high-quality tenant you should look for.
1. A High-Quality Tenant Is Responsible
Responsible people do the right thing all the time. As tenants, they tend to pay rent on time, and they take pride in their living space. When you rent to a responsible person, you can rest easy knowing you’ll make a profit every month and that they will take good care of the property.
2. A high-Quality Tenant Has The Ability To Pay On Time
A high-quality renter will be able to pay the rent on time every month. You’ll know a potential renter has this ability by checking his or her employment status and earnings.
3. A high-Quality Tenant Values Honesty
Honest people make great tenants. This is because they cannot lie easily. If a tenant lies on their application (it happens a lot), you probably don’t want to rent to them.
4. A high-Quality Tenant Is Clean
This quality is a little harder to judge, but there are indicators that a prospective tenant may not keep your rental clean. For instance, their appearance can shed some light on how well they keep their living space organized and tidy.
5. A high-Quality Tenant Is Stable
If the person you’re interviewing for your rental has a job and family in the area, it’s a good indication that they are stable and will remain in the property for a year or more.
Emma Co Personal Real Estate Corp | Macdonald Realty
emmaco.realty@gmail.com | 6046183888
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👇 Quick look at what mistakes to avoid.
Is flipping houses the right investment for you? How does it work, and what are the risks?
Below, we’ll take a quick look at what mistakes to avoid.
1. Not having enough money
It’s vital that you research all the costs associated with buying, owning, and repairing a home in order to sell it for a profit later.
2. Not having enough time
Once everything is done, you’ll need to put the home up for sale and show it to prospective buyers.
3. Not possessing the right skills
Many house flippers are actually construction, plumbing, and electrical professionals with the skills to do most of the work themselves.
4. Not knowing about real estate investing
You also need to understand real estate laws, tax laws, and be able to choose which repairs are necessary and which are not.
5. Not being patient
Be sure you consider the five pitfalls above to be sure you know what you’re getting into.
Emma Co Personal Real Estate Corp | Macdonald Realty
emmaco.realty@gmail.com | 6046183888
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Below, we’ll take a quick look at what mistakes to avoid.
1. Not having enough money
It’s vital that you research all the costs associated with buying, owning, and repairing a home in order to sell it for a profit later.
2. Not having enough time
Once everything is done, you’ll need to put the home up for sale and show it to prospective buyers.
3. Not possessing the right skills
Many house flippers are actually construction, plumbing, and electrical professionals with the skills to do most of the work themselves.
4. Not knowing about real estate investing
You also need to understand real estate laws, tax laws, and be able to choose which repairs are necessary and which are not.
5. Not being patient
Be sure you consider the five pitfalls above to be sure you know what you’re getting into.
Emma Co Personal Real Estate Corp | Macdonald Realty
emmaco.realty@gmail.com | 6046183888
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☔4 Reasons Why Keeping A Rainy Day Fund Is A Must For Landlords
☔ If you’re a landlord, save up for a rainy day!
Don’t get caught without an emergency fund.
4 Reasons Why Keeping A Rainy Day Fund Is A Must For Landlords
1. The roof/foundation needs repair. If you fix it yourself, it’ll be less expensive, but neither option is going to be cheap.
2. Appliance breakdown. As the landlord, you must act quickly to repair or replace the unit to keep your tenants safe and happy.
3. Bad tenants. While you may charge a security deposit just for cases like this, many times it isn’t enough if your tenants go above and beyond in their quest to destroy your property.
4. Vacancy expenses. From the mortgage payment to utility bills, it’s your responsibility to pay it all yourself until you can find new tenants.
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Don’t get caught without an emergency fund.
4 Reasons Why Keeping A Rainy Day Fund Is A Must For Landlords
1. The roof/foundation needs repair. If you fix it yourself, it’ll be less expensive, but neither option is going to be cheap.
2. Appliance breakdown. As the landlord, you must act quickly to repair or replace the unit to keep your tenants safe and happy.
3. Bad tenants. While you may charge a security deposit just for cases like this, many times it isn’t enough if your tenants go above and beyond in their quest to destroy your property.
4. Vacancy expenses. From the mortgage payment to utility bills, it’s your responsibility to pay it all yourself until you can find new tenants.
Emma Co Personal Real Estate Corp | Macdonald Realty
emmaco.realty@gmail.com | 6046183888
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⭐ Here are some easy home improvements you can make to attract more tenants.
So, you’re trying to find tenants for your rental – great!
⭐ Here are some easy home improvements you can make to attract more tenants.
1. Up The Curb Appeal
Improving the outside of your rental property will help attract potential renters. Look at the outside of your rental through the eyes of a potential renter and figure out what changes to make to make it more attractive.
2. Stage The Home
Get rid of clutter.
Pack away family portraits and the like to make the rental a “blank slate.”
Take out bulky/extra furniture that might be making the space seem cramped.
3. Paint The Walls
A fresh coat of paint on the walls can make any home seem fresh and clean. Choose a light, neutral color like a tan for the walls and some shade of white for the trim.
4. Do The Floors
Make sure to dust, vacuum, and/or mop before each showing. If any tiles or pieces are broken, consider repairing them before inviting potential renters into your home.
5. Use Light To Your Advantage
If you’re showing the home during the day, open every window to allow natural lighting to flood the space, as natural lighting makes rooms appear brighter and bigger.
If you are showing your rental at night, be sure to turn all the outside lights on as it will help the applicant find the property and it will make it more inviting.
Emma Co Personal Real Estate Corp | Macdonald Realty
emmaco.realty@gmail.com | 6046183888
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⭐ Here are some easy home improvements you can make to attract more tenants.
1. Up The Curb Appeal
Improving the outside of your rental property will help attract potential renters. Look at the outside of your rental through the eyes of a potential renter and figure out what changes to make to make it more attractive.
2. Stage The Home
Get rid of clutter.
Pack away family portraits and the like to make the rental a “blank slate.”
Take out bulky/extra furniture that might be making the space seem cramped.
3. Paint The Walls
A fresh coat of paint on the walls can make any home seem fresh and clean. Choose a light, neutral color like a tan for the walls and some shade of white for the trim.
4. Do The Floors
Make sure to dust, vacuum, and/or mop before each showing. If any tiles or pieces are broken, consider repairing them before inviting potential renters into your home.
5. Use Light To Your Advantage
If you’re showing the home during the day, open every window to allow natural lighting to flood the space, as natural lighting makes rooms appear brighter and bigger.
If you are showing your rental at night, be sure to turn all the outside lights on as it will help the applicant find the property and it will make it more inviting.
Emma Co Personal Real Estate Corp | Macdonald Realty
emmaco.realty@gmail.com | 6046183888
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✨If your hallway could use a little pick-me-up, try these easy decorating tips.
✨If your hallway could use a little pick-me-up, try these easy decorating tips.
1. Artwork And Photos
You have the freedom to hang whatever you want, but keep in mind that framed pieces should be similar in size to create a cohesive design that looks well thought out and purposeful.
2. Lighting
It’s important to have ample artificial lighting to brighten the space and make it seem more inviting.
3. The Floor
The floor can still be beautiful, hardwood floors can be resurfaced to breathe new life into the space. They look beautiful with an area rug that portrays your personality, too.
4. Paint And Your Staircase
Hallways often include staircases, which provide an ideal canvas for enhancing the space. Strip your stairs back to their natural wood and give them a fresh coat of paint.
5. Seating
Most people don’t consider the hallway a place to sit down, but if you have the room, adding a comfortable chair or loveseat can be a lovely touch.
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1. Artwork And Photos
You have the freedom to hang whatever you want, but keep in mind that framed pieces should be similar in size to create a cohesive design that looks well thought out and purposeful.
2. Lighting
It’s important to have ample artificial lighting to brighten the space and make it seem more inviting.
3. The Floor
The floor can still be beautiful, hardwood floors can be resurfaced to breathe new life into the space. They look beautiful with an area rug that portrays your personality, too.
4. Paint And Your Staircase
Hallways often include staircases, which provide an ideal canvas for enhancing the space. Strip your stairs back to their natural wood and give them a fresh coat of paint.
5. Seating
Most people don’t consider the hallway a place to sit down, but if you have the room, adding a comfortable chair or loveseat can be a lovely touch.
Emma Co Personal Real Estate Corp | Macdonald Realty
emmaco.realty@gmail.com | 6046183888
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