Sure, we’d all love a sprawling bathroom that we could do cartwheels in but, unfortunately, not many of us are blessed with a bathroom of this size. Luckily, there are quite a few ways that you can turn even your small bathroom into the luxurious spa retreat you’ve always imagined it could be.

Working with size constraints may require you to be creative, but it most certainly can be done. Here’s how:

Take Advantage of Every Square Inch

Your small space should be utilized –every square inch of it! I saw a small bathroom that transformed a bump-out into a very useful linen cabinet. Think of the small nooks and crannies and get creative!

Instead of having an over-size bathtub in the space, many homeowners opt for small, corner bathtubs, which are…

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Custom HomeAustin is certainly experiencing a surge in new home sales, thanks to the top Austin home builders that build here. But even the top home builders understand that building a new home requires a lot of research and homework on the part of the home buyer. In other words, it should be expected that home buyers will have many questions for their home builder. If you are considering building a custom home, there are some questions you should be prepared to ask – and your San Antonio home builder should be prepared to answer:

What makes your company a great custom home builder?

A home builder should be able to rattle off a list of reasons why they are a good choice for your home building needs. They should have statistics and examples to back up their…

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If you are a Killeen military relocation family you know that moving needs to be done as quickly and as efficiently as possible, and that goes for purchasing a home. Killeen military relocation and purchasing a home need not be stressful, provided you have done your homework beforehand.

If you want to speed up the home buying process so you can settle your family quickly after your Killeen military relocation, there are some things you should take care of beforehand:

Get preapproved for a home loan

There’s nothing that speeds up the home buying process better than getting preapproved for a home loan. A preapproval allows you to gauge home much home you can afford, and it shows a seller that you are a serious and motivate buyer.

Narrow down…

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The U.S. may still be struggling its way out of a recession and real estate lull, but many investors from all over the world are snatching up U.S. properties at bargain-basement prices. Although most parts of the country are not appealing to foreign investors, there are a number of large markets that are quite appealing and plenty of real estate that’s incredibly attractive. This usually means tourist areas, where sun and fun and beautiful beaches can be found.

The San Diego-based real estate data analysis company, DataQuick, has identified the top 10 markets where foreign homebuyers are buying U.S. properties:

1. Lakeland-Winter Haven, Fla.

2. Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Fla.

3. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Fla.

4. North Point-Bradenton-Sarasota,…

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Home Buyer CashWith today’s historic-low interest rates and real estate more affordable than it has been in years, now may be the time to consider whether it makes sense to rent anymore.

In fact, according to data collected by Trulia’s Rent vs. Buy Index, which gathers information on asking prices for rental units and homes across the country, it is now more affordable to buy than rent in a whopping 98 out of the 100 largest metropolitan areas in the country. Even the largest markets of New York, Los Angeles and Boston are kinder to home buyers than renters.

Homeownership is More Affordable than Ever

Rent prices continue to rise across the country or, at the very least, remain stagnant, while homeownership is becoming more affordable than ever. Although this…

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VIP Realty - Real Estate ClientsHome buying is a stressful experience. And this statement is often repeated, ad nauseam, by home sellers everywhere. So, what can you do to ease the stress when selling your home? The short answer is: by hiring a great realtor.

Here are just a few of the ways a great realtor can reduce stress during your home selling process:

A great realtor will have a deep understanding of your goals (and a strategy for meeting these goals).

A seller’s realtor should ask questions and listen carefully when discussing a home seller’s goals. Selling a home isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, and an experienced realtor will understand this. As such, your realtor should come to the table with a personalized marketing strategy for your home, based upon a number of…

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