On this page, I try to write about subjects related to the house, giving tips and advice on its construction, maintenance, conservation, safety, etc.
Gary Keller founded Keller Williams during two of the worst moments in recent real estate history. In these books the three writers talk about how to survive and thrive in a changing real estate market and there is an excerpt that suits the moment in which we live:
If you want to have good days, precious moments, and important moments, then you will have to deal with the...
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Buying a property is too expensive a transaction to be left at the mercy of an impulse. There are those who do good business, and there are those who later regret it, either because he was inattentive and missed a good opportunity, or because he waited too long and prices went up. Here are some tips to help you choose the best time of year to buy the property of your dreams.
Index Can the... View more
I have been resisting for over 10 years, the temptation to start a career in real estate, despite successive invitations. Firstly, because in Portugal this professional activity has always been more connected with the activity of salesperson and I understood that my professional skills and my accumulated knowledge would allow me to go further. But...
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From buying a new house, from love to appetite, to our memories, the odor awakens the rest of the senses to an invisible chemical universe, composed of gases and particles, which, due to the fact that it manifests itself so subtly, is given less importance. than the one you really have, but you knew that:
75% of the emotions we generate daily are affected by smell. Next to the vision,...
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This type of debt has been increasing in recent years according to Deco, to which more and more complaints have come:
One of the main reasons for this situation is the fact that the owners / joint-owners sell their fractions without paying dues in arrears and, in most cases, without informing the new owner of the existence and amount of these debts. As the courts have understood that...
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With each passing year, people die and are injured as a result of fires in homes. In Portugal alone (according to statistics, from 2010), more than 7,430 urban fires occur per year.
The most common causes of home fires are:
Cooking - Ovens, stoves and other appliances in the kitchen; Smoking - Cigarettes erased carelessly; Fireplaces -... View more
So, I leave you here a compilation of tips that can help you to improve the security of your home and avoid major evils.
All care is little Avoid leaving valuables in sight , do not arouse the greed of those who pass by, it may not be well intentioned. If you live in a house or farm, care will have to be doubled; Don't even think about leaving keys in the usual "... View more