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Jason Cohen of Nexus Real Estate on The Role of Brokerages in Today’s Real Estate Market

29.11.2023Career Ramblings0

Over the last decade, Jason Cohen, employed with Nexus Real Estate, has consistently ranked among the leading real estate investors in the Pittsburgh area. His proficiency lies in assessing potential properties and implementing strategically value-additive renovations. In the following article, Jason Cohen of Nexus Real Estate provides insights into the complexities of the industry, offering […]

Now’s The Time to Buy a House!

27.12.2007Career Ramblings3

Oh how the market has taken this downtrodden turn, slowly but surely creeping property values down (and the emotions of owners with them). For an investor, this signals a great opportunity to get into the real estate market with style and increased spending power. After all, we all know that real estate fluctuates, but there […]

What Can I Do To Remodel My Patio?

08.06.2007Career Ramblings6

Whether you are a homeowner looking to create your dream home, or a commercial investor looking to upgrade your properties, remodeling your deck/patio will be a great investment. It will increase the value of the home, as well as provide a good looking and functional addition to the house. Contractors won’t always want to build […]

5 Ways To Get Your Money’s Worth When Remodeling

07.04.2007Career Ramblings10

Most homeowners want to put their own personal touches on their new home. When I first purchased a condo, I wanted to change everything and anything to make it my own (you can read more about it with the link provided). I didn’t really think about the fact that I would use two of the […]

4 Steps To Your Successful Home Remodel

15.03.2007Career Ramblings5

As a follow up to our well received post on how to remodel your home the right way, we’d like to bring you 4 easy steps for a successful remodel. Be Realistic About How Long It Will Take. Often times projects take twice as long as you originally planned. Expect The Unexpected. Experts recommend setting […]

Remodel Your Home The Right Way

03.03.2007Career Ramblings18

Is 2007 the year you have been planning to finally do your home remodeling? If it is, remember that it is not about how much you spend, it’s how you spend it. As with any investment, you should do all the research you can before starting on a remodeling project of any size. I’ll start […]

Keeping Your Credit Clean: Crucial Tips You MUST Consider

16.01.2007Career Ramblings7

Have you ever wondered, “If I am shopping for a home loan, will my credit be affected each time a credit report inquiry is made?” It’s a pretty logical and intelligent question to ask; the answer is: it depends. I know, I ususally hate getting those answers also, but in actuality your credit score will […]

Do’s and Don’ts for Home Remodeling Projects

12.01.2007Career Ramblings5

The most important piece of advice I can give someone about remodeling projects really comes down to communicating with your contractors. In my experience of owning 2 properties that I flipped, having someone you can trust, be honest with, and not worry about getting the short end of the stick is key! Of course, there […]

A Diamond in the Rough, Part II

02.01.2007Career Ramblings3

Many of you have read A Diamond in the Rough, Part I, where I begin talkng about my experience in purchasing my first condominium. This continuation of my experience picks up by asking, “did you ever hear that you should remodel your kitchen and bathrooms for best returns on your investment?” Well I did, and […]

A Diamond in the Rough, part I

12.12.2006Career Ramblings1

Location, Location, Location!!! Isn’t that what you always hear when you are in the market to buy a house? Well, that’s what I heard when I was 24. I heard it from my parents, brothers, real estate agent and even my home mortgage broker, but did I listen, oooooh no! I want to share my […]