James Durkin

When buying a first home, it is easy to see big-picture items like the asking price. Numerous unforeseen costs exist, not only at the moment of closing but also throughout homeownership.

Before falling in love with a house, it’s crucial to be realistic about the property for you. Your yearly gross income multiplied by 2.5 can give you an approximate price range. There are also affordability calculators online. However, your salary is one of many things to consider when making a large commitme...

Electricity and oil prices have been rising gradually for years; this pattern is anticipated to continue. Before winter sets in, take action to reduce costs by weatherproofing your home.
Apply Weatherstripping
The gaps around your doors and windows are where your home loses most heat throughout the winter. Airflow between window and door frames can be sealed using weatherstripping. Wood, aluminum, vinyl, or bronze are just a few of the materials that may be used to create weatherstripping. In...

Home remodeling tends to be carried out during the summer season due to the long days and the beautiful weather. However, winter can be a great time to complete projects. James Durkin lists some projects to tackle during this season.

Although home renovations can make our lives a little happier, they can also add value to our properties when it’s time to put them up for sale or refinance. Some of the most common home improvements that can get expensive are kitchen upgrades, bathroom renovations, and new decks. Before starting a project, it’s essential to know the return on your investment. This is because, depending on the project’s cost, it can impact the asking price of your home.
Install New Garage Doors
Getting a good...

Homeownership is both exciting and frightening. On the one hand, it allows you to start the next chapter of your life and build a financial foundation for the future. On the other hand, it can be costly. Getting ready to buy a home can be very stressful. People must take the time to learn about the process of home buying. This will make them more comfortable with the purchase and avoid unexpected expenses. You have to ask yourself many questions before you can start planning on the purchase, ...

Successful businesses require a combination of hard work and ambition, but money is also an essential ingredient that will make them sustainable. Getting the funding for a startup can be daunting, especially for young entrepreneurs. They may think they can outdo the competition or that their business is different from others.
Before you start fundraising for a startup, ensure you understand the truth about the various funding myths presented to you.
Founders Don’t Use Funding for Real Busines...

In today’s fast-paced world, having a polished elevator pitch is very important to ensure that you are able to communicate effectively and quickly. It can help you win more business and improve the efficiency of your sales process. Having a well-written elevator pitch is also very important to ensure that the important points are communicated clearly. It can help you grow your business and improve the efficiency of your sales process. Here are three key tips to make sure that your elevator pi...

The first half of the year has been interesting for the housing market. Many people were surprised by the rising interest rates, while the inventory of homes remained flat.
It’s important to keep in mind that the housing market will continue to change throughout the second half of the year. While it’s not always possible to predict what will happen next, here are some of the trends that we might see in 2022.
Mortgage Interest Rates Continue to Increase
Due to the rising interest rates and the...

Real estate agents can leverage the power of social media to reach a wider audience. About 77% of agents in the real estate industry use social media. Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram are the most common platforms among real estate agents. Here are a few tips about using social media to promote your real estate agency business.
Set Up Social Media Accounts
The first step is setting up a social media account if you don’t have one. At the minimum, you should create accounts on Facebook, Instagr...

Getting ready to buy or sell a home can be a daunting task, especially if you’re a first-time buyer. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources available to help you through the process. You want to work with a real estate professional who is knowledgeable about the market and can help you find the perfect home. However, what makes a good agent? Aside from being able to advocate for you, a good agent should also have the necessary tools and resources to get the job done.
Before looking for a ...

When buying or selling a home, it is crucial to understand the difference between contingent and pending. Contingent means something else needs to happen before the sale goes through while pending means the seller already approves the sale. Knowing the difference can help you decide your purchasing or selling process.
What Is Contingent?
If a sale is contingent, something else needs to happen before the deal can go through. For example, the buyer might need to sell their current home before b...

Business-to-business conferences generate over 1 trillion dollars in revenue. Around one billion attendees come to these events, according to the Events Industry Council and Oxford Economics. These conferences are ideal for networking and learning from other business owners who have accomplished impressive professional goals. Which conferences are best for entrepreneurs? Here are a few events that are worth attending to further your knowledge and expand your network
Startup Grind Global Summi...

How often have you heard that starting a business is one of the most stressful things someone can do? Well, if you are planning on starting your own company, it’s true. But entrepreneurs often make some mistakes when starting their businesses that add to that stress and can be avoided. Here are the common mistakes people make when they start their own business.
Lack of Focus
Most new entrepreneurs have a bad habit of doing too many things at once. While you may want to provide the world with ...

Those who are considering becoming entrepreneurs should think before moving forward. Being an entrepreneur can be very satisfying, and the potential for success is there. Even so, this will be a difficult path that isn’t going to appeal to everybody. Take a look at these vital questions that you should be asking yourself before you start down the path of the entrepreneur.
Is This the Right Choice?
The first question to ask is whether this is the right choice for you. You need to examine your ...

James Durkin, CEO of Durkar Enterprises, LLC, predicts the future of small business.