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This is a place for homeowners, condo owners, board members and contractors to chat.
Check out "Homegrown: An Ode to Sugarbowl Sam" podcast. Follow @HomegrownTalesSubstack on Instagram and @HomegrownTalesSubstack on Threads.
(Looking for Homegrown Tales 2019-21? Click here. 2022? Click here.)
26. People in glass houses shouldn't need gated windows ~ From squatters to break-ins, anything can happen when you don't check on a home
25. New York has a firm eye on and new set of rules for Airbnb hosts ~ What sparked safety concerns that may have led to an increased Prohibited Buildings list?
24. Why does a Community Association Management license matter when hiring a property manager? ~ In addition to licensure, condo boards need to get tough on contractor cancellation rates
23. If relatives live with you, can they be tax dependents? ~ Awkward but honest conversation: Claiming yourself on your tax forms
22. Before you plant that apple tree in your yard ~ Talk to your neighbors about pest risks, maintenance and human strangers as guests
21. Go4Rent Magazine (Substack Exclusive): Securely Making Tenant Security Upgrades ~ FOR RENTERS: July 2023
20. Is reporting stolen plants worth it? Yes and no ~ Welcoming visitors and garden admirers, keeping thieves and trespassers away
19. Why do reserves matter so much with condo associations? ~ Mortgage companies will let a potential buyer and seller know the purchase potential early
18. Fake book decor makes zero sense ~ And if bookworms start set tripping, you deserved it
17. Economical ways to build a bar at home ~ Adding a bit of 'Cheers' post-pandemic
16. It's not me, the Realtor, it's you ~ How Realtors can diplomatically part ways with a difficult home buyer or seller
15. Move-out day, give it away ~ Best tips for house cleaning giveaways before the movers arrive
14. Go4Rent Magazine (Vol. 7R ~ Renter Edition): Know Legal Ramifications of Recording Tenant-Landlord Disputes
13. Go4Rent Magazine (Vol. 7R ~ Renter Edition): Note from the Editor
12. Protecting your home through technology ~ The scams you should know about homeownership
11. Renting a house: Preparing to own ~ Even without the mortgage interest deduction, there are perks of single-family home renting
10. Managing your contractors, property managers included ~ Why being an authorized user has such a major responsibility
9. Go4Rent Magazine (Vol. IX): First Impressions: Realtor Etiquette to Reach Final Sales
8. Go4Rent Magazine (Vol. IX): Tenant Selection Criteria: Finding the Best Renters
7. Go4Rent Magazine (Vol. IX): Note from the Editor
5. Go4Rent Magazine (Vol. 6R): From Brackets to Rust, Balcony Maintenance Is Key
4. Go4Rent Magazine (Vol. 6R): Laundry On the Go
3. Go4Rent Magazine (Vol. 6R): Note from the Editor: Vol. 6R
2. Heated floors: Are they worth it? ~ Short answer: Yes, yes and yes, but here are the cons anyway
1. Go4Rent Magazine (Substack Exclusive): Finding the Perfect Property Manager
25. New York has a firm eye on and new set of rules for Airbnb hosts ~ What sparked safety concerns that may have led to an increased Prohibited Buildings list?
24. Why does a Community Association Management license matter when hiring a property manager? ~ In addition to licensure, condo boards need to get tough on contractor cancellation rates
23. If relatives live with you, can they be tax dependents? ~ Awkward but honest conversation: Claiming yourself on your tax forms
22. Before you plant that apple tree in your yard ~ Talk to your neighbors about pest risks, maintenance and human strangers as guests
21. Go4Rent Magazine (Substack Exclusive): Securely Making Tenant Security Upgrades ~ FOR RENTERS: July 2023
20. Is reporting stolen plants worth it? Yes and no ~ Welcoming visitors and garden admirers, keeping thieves and trespassers away
19. Why do reserves matter so much with condo associations? ~ Mortgage companies will let a potential buyer and seller know the purchase potential early
18. Fake book decor makes zero sense ~ And if bookworms start set tripping, you deserved it
17. Economical ways to build a bar at home ~ Adding a bit of 'Cheers' post-pandemic
16. It's not me, the Realtor, it's you ~ How Realtors can diplomatically part ways with a difficult home buyer or seller
15. Move-out day, give it away ~ Best tips for house cleaning giveaways before the movers arrive
14. Go4Rent Magazine (Vol. 7R ~ Renter Edition): Know Legal Ramifications of Recording Tenant-Landlord Disputes
13. Go4Rent Magazine (Vol. 7R ~ Renter Edition): Note from the Editor
12. Protecting your home through technology ~ The scams you should know about homeownership
11. Renting a house: Preparing to own ~ Even without the mortgage interest deduction, there are perks of single-family home renting
10. Managing your contractors, property managers included ~ Why being an authorized user has such a major responsibility
9. Go4Rent Magazine (Vol. IX): First Impressions: Realtor Etiquette to Reach Final Sales
8. Go4Rent Magazine (Vol. IX): Tenant Selection Criteria: Finding the Best Renters
7. Go4Rent Magazine (Vol. IX): Note from the Editor
5. Go4Rent Magazine (Vol. 6R): From Brackets to Rust, Balcony Maintenance Is Key
4. Go4Rent Magazine (Vol. 6R): Laundry On the Go
3. Go4Rent Magazine (Vol. 6R): Note from the Editor: Vol. 6R
2. Heated floors: Are they worth it? ~ Short answer: Yes, yes and yes, but here are the cons anyway
1. Go4Rent Magazine (Substack Exclusive): Finding the Perfect Property Manager
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