If you’d like to become part of the 51 percent of U.S. small business owners that are age 50+, flipping houses in the Hill Country, could be your ticket to success. If you want to make sure your company flourishes, here’s what you need to know. Finding and Buying the Perfect Flip Property While it might assume that simply choosing a low-cost house in disrepair is all it takes to start a...
For most of us in the Hill Country, the allure of building a dream home on a lot that we have selected is undeniable. We like to visualize that perfect home in a perfect place – the scenery, the drive to work, and the exclusivity of not having the same plans as your neighbor. People often start their new home journey with two major options: building on your own lot...
The vacation rental industry has exploded over the last decade. It’s now normal to stay in someone else’s home, and more and more travelers are discovering the benefits. In many cases, vacation rentals are more comfortable, more private, and offer more amenities than a hotel stay. Plus, it’s often less expensive. There are plenty of benefits to consider as an investor as well. You can generate steady passive income, enjoy value...
Time is money, and if your rental property is vacant, you are losing money day after day. While you may be only thinking about the home itself, you may be losing renters before they even walk into the house. But there are some tricks of the trade to make your rental property eye-appealing from the start. CMW General Contractors has the skills and expertise to help you design and create...
As you get ready to welcome your new little one into the world, you’re going to turn your attention to the nursery at some point. When designing your ideal nursery space, it’s important to invest in the right things that will keep your little comfortable while at the same time Let’s take a look at a few ways you can design your nursery while saving a little money and ensuring the...
Simple Updates can go a Long Way to Further Your Bathroom Remodel Thinking about taking on a home improvement project? One of the most popular rooms to renovate in any house is the bathroom—after all, you use it every day! You might be thinking about selling your home, or perhaps you’re tired of outdated fixtures. Either way, you’ve decided that it’s time to renovate. In a bathroom, you’re looking for a few essential...
Price and preparation: the two main ingredients of a house that sells quickly. Price is going to be the first thing buyers check, so be sure to set a dollar amount that is fair, yet competitive. When buyers come calling, be sure to offer easy, hassle-free showings and frequent open houses. Price gets them in the door, but it’s preparation that gets you the offer. You can’t just stick a ‘For...
A massive renovation to your home is a beautiful thing. People either renovate in order to make money (which is great), or to create a more desirable living space for themselves and their family (also great). Of course, the renovation process isn’t as beautiful as the end result is - major renovations will often involve knocking down walls, ripping out floors, people yelling, dust billowing, and loud machines. Now, if you’re...
When remodeling your home (or any building, for that matter), there are really two broad factors to consider: aesthetics and functionality. 100 years ago, green remodeling probably would have fallen into the former - people would’ve assumed you wanted a home with a lot of greenery, or just a lot of green paint. Nowadays, of course, green remodeling is about creating an eco-friendly space - one that greatly reduces your carbon...
Kitchen renovations are some of the most labor-intensive and costly changes you can make to your home - but they can also be the most rewarding. There are a number of things you should keep in mind before starting a kitchen renovation project - we’re going to go over seven of them, to better prepare you for the renovation process: What’s the Purpose of Your Renovation? Is this renovation for you, or...