Real Estate
Why hire a property manager for your real estate rental properties
You’ve been in the business of buying lands, building them into rental properties, and right now you’ve got several of these properties under your belt. Are you bucking under the pressure of running and managing all of your property investments at the same time, without leaving nothing to chance? Then you should be thinking of…
Read MoreWeyAsk: Key things to bear in mind when getting a mortgage:
Good day WeyAsk team, I’m Ugochukwu from Abuja, and I’ve been considering taking up a mortgage for a home I want to invest in. What are the basics I need to know? Many thanks for your question Ugochukwu. Practically all banks in Nigeria have a mortgage arm with branch outlets all over the country. Some…
Read MoreWe love a hot real estate market. Hot home? Not so much
The real estate market should be hot, your baby can’t sleep, and it’s 1am in the morning. Too much exposure to air conditioning can give her breathing issues, clogged nostrils and a pneumonia, but her room is incredibly humid. Our Naija sun as we know it, can fry an egg, even at 10am in the…
Read MoreLet’s find a home to hack
Ever heard of a house hack? Okay so let me do the honours of walking you through it if you haven’t. You buy (or rent, depending on your agreements with the houseowner) a multi-family home (multiple separate housing units in one building, or flats) or even a home with ensuite rooms. You then live in…
Read MoreAre smart homes really smart investments?
Smart technology, especially devices for the home, have a predisposition to be fun and upbeat. However, some smart installations are really functional and practical, cutting energy costs, help secure your home, or make our homes more intelligent overall. Still, there is need for caution. The more connected your home is, and the more you know…
Read MoreWhere’s my best real estate investment spot?
If you’re looking for hot beds when it comes to property investment, you need to keep your eyes out and check what the stats say in different areas as well as current and future development plans, so you can get the best returns for your investment. To do it right, here are some helpful tips:…
Read MoreApps That Keep Realtors H’Appy
As a realtor, most likely, you’re definitely always on the move. The job demands it. Ensuring that you stay efficient and get things done while you’re constantly on the go can prove to be a challenge as you don’t do a sit-down 9-5. Thankfully, with a whole new world of apps brewing and hitting our…
Read MoreI’m new to real estate, that’s why I can’t close a deal
I’m new to real estate, that’s why I can’t close a deal! New to the real estate business as a realtor or real estate agent? Feeling paralyzed and immobilized by the phobia of no deals closed yet. We feel you. It’s all too easy to think that as soon as you’ve done a bit of…
Read MoreChronicles of real estate investors: Crunch Time
She sat across from me, with the most intent gaze an eye could hold. I felt the intensity and burn of her gaze on my skin, as I was head bent downwards, couldn’t bring myself to look at her. The elephant in the room was so large it could fill the entire room. Deafening silence…
Read MoreReal estate scams and hacks: The move from land-grabbers to cyber space
You’d be shocked what businesses hackers are targeting lately. Not just individuals, or retailers. With strategies that can re-direct wire transfers and hold computer systems in the gut, hackers can easily target any industry, especially for those lagging behind in cybersecurity. Same goes for real estate. Consequently, we find that real estate businesses run on…
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