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Posted on 01/12/2020

Four Home Repairs Affected By Seasonal Storms

Image by sandid from Pixabay Our homes are special from the first time we enter. That's why we spend our precious time and money caring for our dwellings when bad weather threatens damage. Spring Windstorms For homeowners, windstorms are often unassuming. We all know to watch for snow or rain, but high winds can cause significant home damage....

Storm Preparation

Home Repair

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Posted on 01/05/2020

Buying a Home on a Contingency

Photo by DraganCFM via Shutterstock It’s always a quandary: can I buy my new home and sell my old house so that the timing of both matches? Well, yes! There are several ways to do this. Here’s a breakdown of how it can work. Buy a Home on a Contingency. Just what is a contingency? It’s an agreement...

Buying

Contingency

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Posted on 12/29/2019

Should You Approve a Buyer's Offer?

Deciding whether to accept a buyer's offer to purchase your house can be exceedingly difficult. Fortunately, we're here to help you assess the pros and cons of a homebuying proposal and ensure you can make an informed decision. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you determine whether to accept an offer to buy your home....

Selling Your Home

Offer To Purchase

Posted on 12/22/2019

Why Move-In-Ready Homes Are Worth It

If you’re in the market to buy a home, you have a lot of options. Do you want to buy a fixer-upper? Should you get a home close to the city or nestled in the suburbs? How much can you spend on a home to get the amount of space you’ll need for you and your family. There are...

Buying A Home

New Construction

Posted on 12/15/2019

Three Products that Improve Your Daily Home Life

Photo by New Africa via Shutterstock As a homeowner you know there is a lot of upkeep that goes into maintaining a nice home. From weekly cleaning to monthly home maintenance, you put in time, money and effort to give yourself the home life experience you desire. The best living environment to come home to is one that...

Cleaning Tips

Kitchen

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Posted on 12/08/2019

Lighting: Benefits of Skylights

Photo by Tania Van den Berghen via Pixabay When your kitchen or another part of your home could use a bit more light, consider adding skylights instead of lamps or light fixtures. Skylights can provide your home with some important benefits. As long as you have these lights properly installed, they can offer the following advantages for your...

Energy Efficiency

Skylight

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Posted on 12/01/2019

Getting Started: How to Overcome the Hassle of Rental Properties

Photo by OpenClipart-Vectors via Pixabay It’s only a hassle if you’re not in control. There are a lot of ways to do investment property wrong, but here are the ways to do it right so that it’s an asset, not a nuisance. Be picky about the property. While you don’t need to purchase anything high-end, always choose something...

Rental Property

Investment

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Posted on 11/24/2019

Bring Your A-Game to the Property Buying Journey

The homebuying journey may be long and arduous, regardless of whether you're pursuing a house for the first time. However, if you bring your A-game to the homebuying journey, you can speed up the process of finding and acquiring your dream residence. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you bring your A-game to the homebuying...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 11/17/2019

Tips and Tricks To Clean Out Any Bad House Smell

Have you ever walked into a room and wondered, "What is that smell?” Perhaps it's the kitchen trash, or maybe a clogged drain or the moldy-smelling washing machine. No matter what might be giving off that foul odor, there are tricks that you can use to bring a halt to it. Here are simple tricks to seek and...

Bad Smells

Getting Rid Of Odors

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Posted on 11/10/2019

Reasons to Accept an Offer to Purchase

If you receive an offer to purchase your house, determining how to proceed with this proposal sometimes can be difficult. Ultimately, a home seller needs to weigh the pros and cons of accepting an offer to purchase. And if the pros outweigh the cons, it probably is a good idea to accept the homebuying proposal. When it comes to...

Offer To Purchase

Selling Your Home

Posted on 11/03/2019

Manage Your Home Selling Expectations

For those who intend to list a house, it helps to establish realistic expectations. That way, you'll have a good idea about what to expect during the home selling journey. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you manage your expectations as you attempt to sell your house. 1. Understand the Housing Market You may own...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 10/27/2019

Things To Look for in Your First Home

The concept of a starter home is an American tradition that has existed for decades. Buying a starter home makes it possible to achieve homeownership, financial independence, and to build equity and credit while you transition to a larger home. However, your first home doesn’t need to be a tiny, one-bedroom house with none of the amenities that you...

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