Makalapa Manor

Before and After: A Full Kitchen Remodel

A full kitchen remodel including new flooring, cabinetry, tile, countertops, light fixtures and appliances transformed this outdated Austin, TX kitchen into a warm and classic design.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

The 11 worst tourist traps in Florida — and where to go instead

These tourist traps see millions of visitors every year, but there are better places to spend your time and money. Here are 11 places to avoid in Florida.

What Kind of Documentation Can Prove the Need for an Assistance Animal?

If a tenant requests a reasonable accommodation for an assistance animal, but the disability or t...

9 Things You’ve Got Wrong About Green Homes

Learn about green homes in this article from HouseLogic that explains away misperceptions about building green and eco-friendly houses.

What veterans need to know when buying a home on Coast Live

In honor of Veteran's Day and Military Month, we’ll talk Michael Hosang, a Senior Loan Officer with Tidewater Mortgage Services about the special needs and opportunities for veterans when buying a home.

How To Create The Perfect Listing Description For The MLS In 5 Steps

Nobody loves to write listing descriptions. If you are like most real estate agents, writing compel

Here's how adaptive reuse has impacted Valley real estate

Adaptive reuse is making a big impact on commercial real estate and likely will for several years to come, according to Urban Land Institute.

Is It Ever Too Late to Become a Real Estate Investor?

Not everyone gets involved in real estate investing early in life. Here's how to be successful if you're starting later.

About Cheap Apartment Rentals: Discount Services and Living Space Situations

The following is a post from Natural Resources Management president and successful real estate developer Tracy Suttles. Tracy resides and…

How Bly Manor Manifests the Lingering Ghosts of Our Personal Pasts

Yes it's a love story, but it is also very much a ghost story--and we should recognize each and every one of them.

Funny Real Estate: What’s Going on in These 6 Photos?

by hookedonhouses on July 8, 2014 Do you ever come across a photo in a real estate listing that makes you do a double-take? Here are 6 that baffled me a bit: I imagine this creature lurking in an o…

How a Newbie Can Start Building Wealth Through Real Estate

Have you thought about investing in real estate but assume you don’t have enough money or don’t know the correct terms? It’s a common misconception that you must be either wealthy or a real estate…

This Company Wants to Pay You $700 to "Test" a Luxury English Manor

The two-night stay will take place between September 21st and September 23rd.

When it comes to tech, Penn Manor student has the write stuff

Dear Abby: Woman’s wish to be ‘lady of the manor’ needs a closer look

Man worries that his fiancee is just in the relationship to trade up her living space

The Ultimate Guide to Quickly Estimating a Property's ARV (After Repair Value)

What’s the #1 skill you need to have to make money off of real estate? I would argue it’s learning how to accurately value a property. This guide will explain, step by step, how to do a quick and dirty estimate of value for single family or other small residential property.