Reading in the Economist last month, I ran across the surprising fact that over the previous 100 years the United States consumed a whopping 4.4 gigatons of cement. Meanwhile, during the three years between 2011-2013, China consumed 6.4 gigatons of
In colonial times, the wealthier people had homes with stone floors. In winter, these slick floors became slippery, with muddy shoes and melted snow. To absorb the muck, homeowners spread thresh — or straw — onto the floor at the
Amigos y clientes, como ustedes tienen propiedad, o por lo menos interés en Vistas del Pacifico, he decidió iniciar un pequeño blog mensual para ir informando el avance de obra y otras notas de interés en el proyecto. Yo estaré
There are many good ways to invest in real estate. Hopefully you got some of your insight from us. There are a lot of mistakes sellers can get into when they put up their house for sale. There was a
During the holiday season we think about a lot of things – family, food, decors, parties, shopping. Putting your house on the market is probably not on the top of your list. But the holidays actually could be a good
Before you put up that “For Sale” sign, make sure that your house is ready for showing. First impressions are very important. You need to attract the buyers at first sight so you can catch their interest. You may think
When you decide to sell your home, one of the things you’ll need to do is to determine an asking price. This can be difficult because you need to find a balance between attracting good offers and getting a high
If you sell your house looking like a model home, chances are you’ll sell it for a good price. This technique is called home staging. Sellers acknowledge the importance of home staging that it has become a fast-growing profession. “Staging
Determining the price of your home is crucial to the sale. Wrong pricing could either cause your house to stay longer in the market or could mean getting less from the actual value of your home. This is why sellers
Buyers in general are more attracted to houses with fireplaces. They give a warm and cozy feel. They usually become the centerpiece of a room. Fireplaces add to the aesthetic appeal of a house. They also keep houses warm during