Of the many reasons to move, an increasingly common one is the desire to start a home business. When your house simply cannot support both your personal and professional lives, it may be time to move someplace more accommodating. Finding and Buying the Right Home The first step in finding the right home for your new business is to determine your needs. Different fields will have different requirements....
Should you convert your garage into livable space Written by Mary Van Keuren You may have never heard of ADUs but we bet you’ve seen them. ADU stands for “accessory dwelling unit,” and these small living spaces go by many names. You may know them as in-law suites, granny flats, tiny homes, or more. So what is an ADU? It’s a secondary living space that is placed on a lot that also includes a...
Here’s 21 Tips For You To Use To Lower Your Electric Bill Want to save money on your electricity bill? When you are looking to save money, where should you start? By making coffee at home? By shopping less? By avoiding meals out? What about on your energy bills? Well, if you are looking to save money, your first thought might not be to try and lower your electricity bill. However, most...
Making Money on Etsy What started out as a small platform for local sellers to sell their crafts has exploded into a multi-billion dollar platform with millions of visitors and hundreds of thousands of active sellers. It’s safe to say Etsy is a real contender when it comes to making money online. Can you actually make money on Etsy? If you’re a dab hand at crafting or have a good eye for...
Foundation Red Flags to Consider When Buying a Home in Houston The Houston area is booming, with house prices on the rise and more and more people moving to the city and surrounding suburbs. Buying a new home is an exciting experience, but it can be a bit overwhelming at times as well. You’ll likely be living in the house you’re buying for years, so you want to ensure it is a safe place to live...
Whenever you make a major life change, even one you’re looking forward to, there is a certain amount of stress involved with the transition. Downsizing is no different, as it comes with a lengthy checklist, and if problems arise, things can go downhill quickly. But there are ways to manage this transition so that it’s less bumpy and more manageable. R. Alexa Real Estate Group understands the...