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Posted on 09/15/2019
A Home is not Really an Investment … Promise.
For years, people have believed that their new home purchase is the same kind of investment as their 401k or stock and bonds. Even with the obvious drops in prices during and since the economic crash, many buyers continue letting their home be their only retirement asset. The main property you live in should be left out of...
Mortgage
Personal Finance
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Posted on 09/15/2019
Freshening up Your Space on a Budget
Has your house become someplace that doesn't quite feel like the home you want? Maybe it’s dull or dreary or just not your style anymore? Perhaps you’re on a tight budget, or don’t feel that you have the time to go out and redo your entire space — no worries you don't have to re-design the whole room...
Home Decor
Budget Planning
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Posted on 09/08/2019
5 Things to Do to Make your House Sale Happen Quickly
Selling a home can be pretty intense and stressful, especially if you haven't done so before. The pressure even becomes greater when you need to close your current sale before you move into a new home. Doing these few things may be the critical little steps you need to take to make that sale happen as fast as...
Curb Appeal
Home Sales
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Posted on 09/08/2019
How To Improve Your Sprinkler System
To save water and equally maintain your lawn, you need to ensure your sprinkler system is working correctly. During the winter months, keeping your garden might take a toll on you. Improving your sprinkler system requires that you regularly check for damaged or faulty sprinklers. Improving your sprinkler system means you would produce a better and healthier lawn....
Gardening Tips
Irrigation Systems
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Posted on 09/01/2019
Wood Floors in the Kitchen?
A growing trend in interior design is to put wood flooring in the kitchen. If this seems counter-intuitive to you, you're not the only one. After all, the risk of damage from traffic, water, spills, stains, and even burns could certainly give one pause. But mainly to accommodate the free-flow open-concept designs and create a visually seamless aspect,...
Kitchen
Hardwood Floors
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Posted on 09/01/2019
4 Costly Mistakes that Homebuyers Make
For most homeowners, a home is not just a property with four walls and a roof over their head. Over time, it becomes a place that reminds them of sweet memories spent with family and friends. Buying a home is expensive, and as a result, it is essential that you relegate any form of emotions and apply business-minded...
Homebuyers
Real Estate
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Posted on 08/25/2019
Are You Ready to Hire a Property Appraiser?
A home appraisal is paramount for a house seller. If a seller enters the real estate market with an appraisal report in hand, he or she can use the report's property valuation to determine the optimal price for a residence. Then, this individual can set an aggressive price for his or her house from day one of the home...
Appraisal
Tips On Selling
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Posted on 08/25/2019
Signs You May Be Using the Wrong Real Estate Agent
Having to buy or sell a house is a tiring and stressful process that takes weeks, months and sometimes years to finalize. If you have been in the position of buying or selling a property before, you might have had an experience with terrible real estate agents. Sometimes, your instincts pick up these signs, but because you are...
Real Estate
How To Hire A Real Estate Agent
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Posted on 08/18/2019
Curb Appeal for a Condo
When you own a condominium, even if you’re entrance is street level, you're not really in charge of the common area or the building's exterior. All the entries look alike, and some even enter from hallways. So, how do you differentiate your home from the four or five others that are for sale in your complex? Try these...
Condo
Curb Appeal
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