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Home Selling Tips: Enter the Real Estate Market with a Plan
Jan 26 2020
For those who want to sell a home sooner rather than later, there is no time like the present to start preparing for the home selling journey. Lucky for you, we’re here to teach you about the home selling journey and ensure you can enjoy a fast, profitable house selling experience. Now, let’s take a…
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Condo vs. Townhouse: What’s the Difference?
Jan 19 2020
When it comes to home ownership, you have many options beyond buying a single-family home. A condominium and a townhouse are two such options. Before you consider making one of these your permanent home, it’s important to understand the differences between them. Condo Ownership When you purchase a condo, you own the entire inside of…
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Manage Stress During a Homebuying Negotiation
Jan 12 2020
A homebuying negotiation may cause your stress levels to rise. However, as you work toward purchasing your dream house, there is no need to worry. In fact, there are many ways that you can limit stress as you finalize a home purchase, including: 1. Discuss Your Homebuying Concerns with Family Members and Friends Family members…
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Presentation is Everything When Selling Your Home
Jan 05 2020
The good news about selling your home is that everything does not have to be absolutely perfect to attract buyers! Although some prospective buyers may be sticklers for things like cleanliness, the condition of appliances, and the amount of available storage space, perfection is rarely a requirement. Since most house hunters are primarily focused on…
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Home Showings: Everything That Buyers Need to Know
Dec 29 2019
Home showings are valuable parts of the property buying cycle. If a homebuyer knows what to expect during a showing, this individual can get the information that he or she needs to determine whether a particular house is the right option. Now, let’s take a look at three things that buyers need to know about…
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Tax Breaks for New Homeowners
Dec 22 2019
Buying your first home is probably one of the biggest purchases you’ll make in your life. But, it does come with its advantages. Among them are tax breaks and deductions that you can take advantage of to save money if you play your cards right. In today’s post, I’m going to cover some of the…
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Tips on Creating a Functional Space Out of an Old Garden Shed
Dec 15 2019
Do you have an old garden shed in your yard that’s outlived its original purpose? Perhaps your gardening tools and supplies have moved on to a new shed or been relocated to a convenient spot in the corner of your garage. If so, you may be considering tearing down your old shed. After all, these structures…
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How to Prepare Your Pets for a Move
Dec 08 2019
Whether you’re moving down the street or to a different state, it’s important to make sure your pets are prepared for this change. There are several practical things to consider while getting your pets ready for your move. Since you already have a lot to keep track of between packing and planning for moving day,…
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First-Time Homebuyers: Common Mistakes to Avoid
Dec 01 2019
It’s part of the American DNA to want to own a home. It can be your immense joy or become a nightmare if you don’t avoid some of these first-time buyer lapses in judgment. What to Avoid Overbuying. The mantra used to be “buy the biggest house you can afford.” After all isn’t bigger always…
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Buying a Vacation Home May Be a Realistic Goal
Nov 24 2019
Generally speaking, taking a family vacation can “recharge your battery,” give you a new lease on life, and enable you to get back to work with a renewed sense of purpose. That’s the ideal scenario when everything falls into place. However, if you’re one of those families that are always looking for a new place…