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Posted on 06/09/2019

With increase in inventory and softening of real estate market, home sellers are always looking out for ways to expedite the home selling process. Statistics show that most homebuyers make their decisions in the first few minutes they get to a home. Consequently, experts advise home sellers to invest cash in remodeling their homes and installing features that...

Home Improvements

Real Estate

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Posted on 06/03/2019

Summer Ready Checklist

Spring time after a long winter is always a welcome change. But soon, long summer days will bring scorching heat to your home. Preparing your home for the summer is something many of us don’t do until it’s too late--as we’re hoisting an air conditioner into a window on a 90-degree afternoon. In this article, we’re going to...

Posted on 05/19/2019

What Every Home Buyer Should Ask

It's always important to ask some crucial questions from the seller of your new home. No home is 100% perfect, and you want to make sure that you are aware of whatever issues the house may have. While some sellers may volunteer that information, it is not incorrect to assume that most will not, hence the need to...

Homebuyers

Questions To Ask Before Buying A Home

Posted on 05/05/2019

What's It Like to Buy a Home?

There is no feeling like the one associated with buying a house. If you know how to navigate the homebuying journey, you can boost the likelihood of enjoying an unforgettable property buying experience. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you seamlessly navigate the homebuying journey. 1. Create Homebuying Criteria For those who want to enter...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 04/23/2019

Prepare for a House Search

Before you launch a home search, it helps to prepare for the property buying journey as much as possible. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to get ready to find your dream house. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you prep for a home search. 1. Establish Homebuying Criteria If you know you...

How To Search For A Home

Buying A Home

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Posted on 04/15/2019

Fun Family Things To Do for Easter

Easter is an excellent time of year for families. If you have children, there are almost countless things you can do over the weekend to have fun and spend time together. Try out some new Easter activities this year to develop or add to your family’s traditions. Classic Easter Egg Hunt - Many families attend an Easter egg...

Posted on 04/08/2019

Surprising Things That Your Home Insurance Won't Cover

You are required to get homeowners insurance when you purchase a home. You probably are so excited about buying a home that you neglect to learn the ins and outs of your policy. Unfortunately, there are many things that insurance won’t cover, yet many homeowners think that they are covered under their home insurance policy. Below, you’ll find...

Posted on 04/01/2019

Will Applying for a Mortgage Hurt My Credit Score?

Preparing to buy a home is a long and stressful process for many. You’ve spent months, or even years, saving for a down payment, planning your future, and building your credit to ensure you get the best possible interest rate on your loan. Then you find out, when getting preapproved for a mortgage, that your credit score dropped...

Posted on 03/25/2019

Why You Might Search For A Home On A Dead-End Street

The location of the homes you’re looking at in your search is key. You probably have at least a couple of cities and towns narrowed down, but do you know specifics? Is there a particular neighborhood that you would prefer to live in? The street that you choose to live on will also have a lot to do with...

Buying A Home

Child Safety Tips

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Posted on 03/22/2019

Make Small Changes in Your Home to Welcome Spring!

There’s no denying that winter seems exceptionally long and drawn out in months with lots of rainy days. Now that Spring has come, you can make some small changes in your home to add that “Spring Feeling” and ride out the worst of the winter blues. Colorwash With holiday decorations long put away, a wintery home can seem...

Posted on 03/14/2019

Rent or Buy: Let's Discuss and Calculate

Most adults go through a series of predictable life stages, which include the eventual desire to be a home owner. Some people take the plunge sooner than others, but that decision is typically set in motion by changing circumstances, such as financial readiness, additions to the family, or career advancement. Owning your own home certainly has a different...

Posted on 03/11/2019

5 Factors to Note Before Purchasing a Vacation Property

If you are mulling over purchasing a vacation home, then you must go over a few considerations before you make the final decision. If done for the right reasons, it can end up being a great piece of investment, as you can save hotel and lodging costs when you visit and then rent it out during off seasons....

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