One of the most challenging situations for a renovation is tenant turnover, whether long-term or AirBnb-type rentals. You want to get the unit back on the market quickly as to maintain income to pay mortgages, property taxes, condo fees, and yourself. At the same time, you need to address normal wear and tear, tenant damages, and possibly upgrades to keep or improve your unit’s place in the market. Continue reading “Tenant Turnover: 8 Mini-Renos to Relist Your Unit for Success”
Tag: interior design
The core of your home consists of the walls, windows, roof, floors, and the tools you use to decorate this space. I’ve watched many of my friends move into their first young professional apartments with their sole tool being an Allen wrench that came with their first IKEA purchase (I remember mine fondly).
But enough is enough! How can your apartment, condo, or house become a home without the essential tools? Will photos and tapestries forever be held up with thumb tacks or tape as in your college days? How can you be a “real person” without being able to measure dimensions for furniture, or as you align gallery walls by “eyeballing it”?
It’s time to take a stand with these 8 tools of the trade. Continue reading “Tools of the Trade: The 8 Items You Need Before Moving Into Your First “Real” Place”