Posts Written ByStan Cander

Foundation Sizes for Some of the Tallest Buildings in the World

When you see a skyscraper, it obviously makes a lot of sense to marvel at the architecture of the parts you can see. However, what about the parts you can’t really see? As it turns out, these require an immense amount of architectural genius as well, and it’s definitely an incredible feat to make sure that the foundation of a skyscraper is as sturdy as possible. Here’s a bit more about the foundation sizes for some of the tallest buildings in the world. Wilshire Grand Center (Los Angeles, United States) The Wilshire Grand Center is 1,100 feet tall, and the…

How Jerome Karam is Helping to Solve the Parking Problem in Stand District through Property Development

The Strand Historic District, in Galveston, Texas, was one of the wealthiest places in all of America in the 1800s. It was an important seaport and a financial center for Galveston and Texas as a whole and was popularly referred to as “The Wall Street of the South”. After an economic decline in the 1960s, attempts were made to revive the area and restore its opulent Victorian buildings that had been destroyed and which are now part of what makes the area unique. Today, it hosts museums, curio shops and many historic points of interest that date back 200 years.…

Tips for Buying a More Affordable Villa 

As you try searching for villas, you might be in awe of the choice. You might even want to buy one in a heartbeat. The only problem is that villas can be quite costly. Compared with other options, villas are generally more expensive. Don’t write them off though. There are still a lot of reasons for choosing a villa.  They are a perfect vacation place. They are located in a great area. They are also safe and secure. If you really want one, you can just find a way to get a villa at a lower price. Here are some…

House hunting 101: A beginners guide to dual occupancy homes.

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Intrоduсtiоn: A dual оссuраnсу imрrоvеmеnt can likеwiѕе bе knоwn аѕ a ‘multi-ѕtауing’, ‘duрlеx’ оr ‘оnе nеxt to the оthеr аdvаnсеmеnt’. Yоu will diѕсоvеr thеrе is a ѕсоре оf fоrmаt аltеrnаtivеѕ accessible, еithеr twо соnnесtеd hоmеѕ ѕitting оnе next tо the оthеr оr оnе bеhind thе other. Additiоnаllу, duаl оссuраnсу hарреnѕ whеn your neighborhood Cоunсil оf Mеlbоurnе еndоrѕеѕ a tоwn аrrаnging аррliсаtiоn fоr twо rеѕidеnсеѕ to роѕѕеѕѕ оnе раrсеl оf land. A dual оссuраnсу iѕ bеnеfiсiаl when a рrореrtу ѕubdiviѕiоn happens and whеn thаt оnе ѕԛuаrе оf land iѕ subdivided to make аt lеаѕt twо ѕераrаtе рiесеѕ with еасh раrt hаving…

Upper level living: in defence of the double storey home

As the price of land increases in value across urban centres, gentrifying neighbourhoods and popular holiday destinations, many people downsize their site size in order to meet their budget realities. When you are faced with a smaller block size, you can still have a backyard or garage if you consider building a multi-storey home. Whilst the double storey home is standard across Australia, triple and even quadruple storey residences are increasing in popularity in inner city areas and town house style developments. Adding another storey to your design can add serious value to the price of your home, especially on…

The big considerations before your great conservatory extension

It’s one of the more common home improvements that tends to be made, but that doesn’t mean to say that a conservatory is a light-hearted investment. On the contrary, this is still going to be a significant investment for your home – even if it’s one that so many of us make every year. One of the main reasons behind the popularity is undoubtedly because planning permission for a conservatory is so relaxed. While you might have to wait months for other changes to your home, and undergo wholesale changes to the original plans along the way, the same doesn’t…

Sell the Internet in Promoting Your Real Estate Properties

When you sell real estate for a living, you know all too well the competition you oftentimes go up against. With so many Realtors trying to get the big sale time and time again, you feel as if you’re on call 24/7. Although the stress is not that of a doctor or some others, real estate can prove stressful. That said there are ways you can increase your chances of selling more properties over time. In doing so, you will open doors you may have never imagined. Use the Web to Bring in More Sales So that you can open…

Every Realtor Needs a Good Cell Phone 

Mobile phone, cellular phone, cell phone and smartphone, the name has changed as much as the design and capabilities. Your traditional cell phone has come a long way since it first landed on the open market for public use. Cellular phones have gone from the size and weight of a brick to the size and weight of a cigarette pack to sleeker, thiner and flatter than ever thought possible. Currently, these mobile phones are referred to as smartphones and are more versatile than ever before. From text messaging to mapping and checking emails to taking pictures your smartphone can do…

Improving Energy Efficiency so you can Flip your Properties Faster

When it comes to property flipping, every little bit helps. The more details you get right, the easier it is to sell fast, and secure a good price. It is extremely important for developers to understand what potential buyers really want from their homes. Knowing this will help you to adapt your properties, so that you always offer what potential buyers are looking for. These days, energy efficiency is becoming an increasingly important consideration. People know they can only save so much money on their power and fuel bills by using firms like Super Saver Oil, who offer clients several…

Top 5 Real Estate Rookie Mistakes

Real estate can be quite a lucrative field. Many have made their millions through the real estate game, but rest assured it was not always a walk in the park. Every real estate professional has undoubtedly had their pitfalls from time to time. Here are 5 of the most common mistakes that new comers tend to make. Take these to heart and try to avoid them at all costs. Lack of True Goals – The draw to selling properties is quite high primarily due to the high income potential, but too many people simply believe that the money is going…