Glenn S. Phillips is the CEO of Lake Homes Realty. He is also an author and speaker. When not thinking about real estate and technology, he periodically plays his ugly tuba (complete with a bullet hole), enjoys exploring cognitive thinking, and prefers dark chocolate.
Lake homes are a great way to take the break that you deserve from the stresses of daily life. However, when the time comes to return to your main home, instead of feeling rested and rejuvenated, the thought of leaving …
When it comes to renewable energy, few of them are as accessible as solar power after the initial set-up costs have been absorbed. It is an essentially perfectly-green technology. Solar panels for vacation homes and other buildings last multiple decades …
Finding a lake home for a bargain can take time, a reasonable budget, and the ability to go outside of your original expectations in both location and layout. Though you might not think that getting a lake house at a …
Buying and selling lake real estate can be a challenge. Buyers are often far away from the lake homes for sale. Existing websites make finding only lake property difficult. Too, lake home sellers are not sure how to be found …
Deciding whether to buy a lake home or a lake cabin can be a very difficult choice to make. Trying to weigh the pros and cons of either choice can help with the situation, as well as taking into account …
The internet, online video specifically, has become an important tool to sell real estate since 42 percent of home buyers begin searching online for homes before contacting an agent, according to the National Association of Realtors. Getting indexed in YouTube …
Since the market collapse in 2008, home ownership may have seemed like a pipe dream for many Americans in today’s economic climate. However, the signs indicate that the real estate industry is starting to bounce back following 6 years of …
A real estate bubble refers to a run-up in home prices. This is sometimes caused by speculation and a mix of market factors. A bubble tends to start with the combination of rising demand and a growing limited supply. Speculators help …
Launching a home-based business overlooking a waterfront location is an ambitious idea with many possibilities. Initially, you have to decide if your home will be open to the public, which raises many additional issues, or if it will be a …
Converting your second home into a vacation rental has many investment and tax advantages that can potentially create a lucrative source of additional income. The first step is to define a clear objective for this venture by asking yourself if …
