Golden Rule Real Estate and Property Management

How to Decide if a Home Would Make a Good Rental Property

Investing in rental properties can be a lucrative venture, providing a consistent source of income and potential long-term growth. However, not all homes are suitable for becoming rental properties. To make an informed decision, you need to consider various factors. In this blog post, we’ll outline the key steps to determine if a home would […]

A Guide to Vetting a Community Association Manager for Your Association

Choosing the right Community Association Manager (CAM) is crucial for the smooth operation and management of your community association. Whether you live in a condominium complex, homeowners association (HOA), or any other type of community association, the CAM plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing your community’s quality of life. In this blog post, […]

Affordable and Non-Permanent Upgrades for Your Rental Home

If you’re living in a rented home, it can sometimes feel frustratingly restrictive to add your own personal touch. However, that doesn’t mean you’re entirely limited. There are numerous ways you can customize and upgrade your rental space without breaking the bank or risking your deposit. Here are some non-permanent and affordable suggestions to add […]

Don’t Skip the Home Inspection!

Buying a new home can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. You’ve found your dream home, and you can’t wait to move in and start making memories. But before you sign on the dotted line, there’s one crucial step you don’t want to skip – a home inspection. Here are some reasons why getting a home […]

Does Staging Really Help Your Home Sell?

Home Staging

If you’ve ever thought about selling your home or you’re currently somewhere in the process, odds are you’ve heard something about staging your home for showings. The internet is flooded with information on the dos and don’ts of home staging and why you need to have that throw pillow placed perfectly on your couch. While […]

Why Smart Landscaping Is the Secret Weapon to Protect Your Home

Tom Snogles is the owner of Sun Power Lawn Care, a quiet electric lawn care business in Gainesville, FL.   Good landscaping isn’t just about making your neighbors envious. Healthy, properly maintained grass and plants can actually protect the investment you’ve made in your home. So often, the Sun Power Lawn Care team finds landscaping […]

Lender Q & A

  The lending process to buy a home for many can be confusing at best and convoluted and frustrating at worst. There are a lot of misconceptions about debt and the lending process.  We asked a local Lender, Brian Goldman with Leap Mortgage, to peel back the layers on some of the most common questions […]

Landlords and the Dreaded Deposits

Many renters have nightmares about getting their security deposit back. If you’ve heard stories about friends or family that did all they could and they still lost their deposit, it might make you wonder if your landlord is some sort of scam artist looking to suck your wallets dry. It’s an unpleasant thing to have […]

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