Posts by Grant Dean
Coronavirus
Due to the unknown and fear of the coronavirus the stock market has dropped. The real estate market in Central Texas continues to stay strong, in high demand and has not been affected like the stock market. If you haven’t already considered investing in real estate this is a great example how stable it can…
Read MoreVandalism – How to Prevent when property is vacant
Vandalism – How to prevent when property is vacant When you are selling a property either residential or commercial the longer it stays on the market vacant the greater the chance it may be vandalized. A few tips to help reduce the risks: 1. Keep the electricity on and have a few lights on timers…
Read MoreMy carpet needs to be replaced…
Carpet allowance, does it work? No. When I hear that the seller is willing to give a set amount of money towards carpet like $3000 for example, it automatically tells me they are willing to lower the price a min of 3K right off the bat. It would be wiser, in my opinion for the…
Read MoreDoes it matter if I smoke?
Smoking inside of a home – does it matter when I go to sell? Yes, a thousand times yes. If you smoke inside your home each time you do you’re wasting away the equity/money from your investment. It doesn’t take long for the smoke smell & nicotine to work it’s way into the fabric, paint,…
Read MorePets – Yes or No?
“I want to rent out my investment property, should I allow pets?” This is a question I had last week when getting a single family home listed for rent in Manor. The answer is yes. Most renters have a pet and if you say no to pets its very likely it will take much longer…
Read MoreShould I Sell During the Holidays?
Yes! Selling a home during the holiday season can be a good opportunity to capture the pool of buyers that are in need of a home before the new year. In Central Texas there is currently still a demand for housing and if a buyer can get moved in before Thanksgiving they will want to.…
Read MoreInstant Offers – Marketing Hook
With the real estate market in Central Texas strong and the demand for housing still high, there has been a rise of brokerages offering “instant offers” regarding the sale of your home. They promise a quick and easy sales process without having to “list” your home on the open market. It’s a cleaver hook but…
Read MoreSetting up a Home Gym – Part 6 – Elliptical
My personal favorite piece of cardio equipment is the elliptical. Its low impact on the joints, works the muscles in the legs very well and I can burn more calories per minute than the treadmill. Be sure and try them out, each brand will have their own feel and many ellipticals don’t feel good and…
Read MoreSetting up a Home Gym – Part 5 – Treadmills
Deciding which type of cardio equipment to buy when you may only have space & budget for one piece can be overwhelming. A treadmill is a popular choice because of it’s ease of use and learning curve is low. Contrary to what you may hear you don’t have to jog or run on a treadmill…
Read MoreSetting up a Home Gym – Part 4 – Cardio Equipment
Doing cardiovascular exercise is critical for health. According to research 20 minutes of cardio 3x/wk will help reduce stress, increases blood flow, reduce the risk for heart disease, diabetes & cardiovascular illness. That however is the minimum to strive for. To get the fitness benefits out of cardio (reduce body fat, increase muscle) you need…
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