6 Signs Your Windows Need Replacement
September 12, 2016No matter how new your home is, issues with your windows can creep up at any time. And at some point, they’ll need to be completely replaced. While high-quality, properly-maintained windows can last for as long as 20 years, they don’t last forever. Pay attention to them: they’ll show specific signs that it’s time to swap them for brand new ones.
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Rent or Buy? 6 Questions to Ask Yourself
September 8, 2016When it’s time to move, you may be faced with the decision to either buy or rent. This conundrum isn’t just reserved for young adults moving out of their parents’ homes, but also to empty nesters or professionals who are relocating for a new job opportunity.
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No Credit? How to Build it From the Ground Up
September 6, 2016Having poor credit isn’t a good thing, but neither is having no credit at all. Getting approved for a mortgage – or any other type of loan, for that matter – is pretty much an impossible feat if the lender has nothing to go on. How will your lender know if you’ll be good for the money if you don’t have a history of responsible repayment? While you may be avoiding debt like the plague, you’re also failing to build up any sort of credit whatsoever.
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Budget-Friendly Ways to Insulate Your Home’s Windows and Doors
September 1, 2016If you want a comfortable interior without blowing a fortune on your utility bills, then you’ll want to make sure your windows and doors are adequately insulated. Without it, your home will experience drafts that will end up wasting plenty of energy and money. If it’s boiling outside and you want to make sure the cool, air conditioned air stays in while the hot air stays out, you need to make sure that your doors and windows are properly insulated.
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Top Things Buyers and Sellers Want From Their Real Estate Agents
August 29, 2016Buyers and sellers tend to have a long list of demands when it comes to real estate transactions, and so they should. After all, the buying and selling process can be pretty complex, so anything that can streamline the process would be welcomed. The way real estate agents conduct themselves and handle situations can make a huge difference between a smooth transaction and a frustrating one.
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14 Lighting Ideas For the Perfectly Bright Backyard
August 25, 2016Mindful landscape lighting effectively highlights specific design elements, and creates a unique ambiance to an outdoor space. While a few candles can be soothing, you don’t want to restrict yourself when it comes to landscape lighting.
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How to Gauge the Total Cost of Buying a Fixer-Upper
August 23, 2016You can gain serious value in a home if you buy a fixer-upper and renovate it yourself. But like any other type of investment, you’ve got to make sure the numbers add up first. The idea of landing a shabby house in a decent neighborhood for under market value, putting in some money to upgrade […]
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Why Do Kitchen Remodels Go Over Budget?
August 23, 2016The kitchen is absolutely one of the most important spaces in the home as far as property value goes. In fact, it’s probably THE most important. That’s why many homeowners tend to focus on this particular room in the home when it comes time to do a little remodeling. If you’re planning on giving your […]
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Sellers: How and When to Use Homebuyer Incentives
August 23, 2016To successfully sell a home, sometimes you’ve got to pull a few tricks out of your hat. One way that many sellers are trying to sweeten the deal for buyers and speed the process along is to offer buyer incentives. There are a variety of ways to make a listing and the overall deal more […]
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