realestate.msn.com Flickr.com 1. Stay within your budget- Buy a home well within your means and ensure that you can afford it even during lapses in employment that you may experience. 2. Be aware of maintenance- If you are concerned about lawn care and other exterior maintenance, you may want to lean towards
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Declutter Your Home Through Philanthropy
Redfin Freedigitalphotos.net Gather items that you don’t want: Pull together things you know you no longer want or call your favorite charity to see what items they need. Here’s a list of the most commonly sought after items for popular charities: Homeless shelters Food (especially high in protein) Grocery/fast food coupons
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Flickr The Shorewood community garage sale will take place on Friday, April 24th. Garage sale location maps are available to download at the Village of Shorewood Parks and Recreation website or for pick up at Shorewood Village Hall, Shorewood-Troy Public Library, Troy Township Community Center, Heartland Bank, 7-11, PostNet, and
Continue reading3 Local Shorewood Restaurants That Hit The Spot
Flickr Looking for a great place to grab a bite to eat in Shorewood? Here are three local eateries that are sure to hit the spot: Breakfast: Matty’s Grill and Pancake House, 955 Brookforest Drive, Shorewood. This is a family owned restaurant with a bright and inviting atmosphere and great omlettes.
Continue readingGetting Ready To Sell: De-Clutter The Kitchen
realestateabc Freedigitalphotos.net When selling your home, it’s important to get the kitchen clean, organized and ready to sell since many consider the kitchen to be the heart of the home. Clear the counters as best as you can. Put away appliances and only take them out to use them. Put
Continue readingWhat Groceries Do You Need When Moving Into Your First House?
Pantry items: Pasta, rice, oats, breakfast cereal, snacks, canned vegetables, canned fruit, beans, peanut butter, canned tuna, etc. Fridge items: Condiments, sauces, milk, fresh fruits and vegetables, cheese, yogurt, eggs, etc. Freezer items: Chicken, ground beef, fish, frozen fruits and vegetables, pizza and bread items such as tortillas and bagels can also be
Continue readingWhat Is An Escrow Account?
Redfin freerangestock.com An escrow account is a bank account used by the lender to pay your property taxes and insurance. Monthly payments are made into the escrow account at the same time that payments are made on the mortgage. The lender then uses the money in the escrow account to
Continue readingProjects That Can Increase Home Value
redfin Freedigitalphotos.net New front door: Replacing a front door with a new steel door costs about $1,162 with a 96.6% return Kitchen updates: A minor kitchen remodel costs about $18,856 with an 82.7% return Bathroom remodel: The average remodel costs around $16,128 with a 75.2% return. If a remodel is
Continue readingAccessorize Your Grill
Consumer Reports Freedigitalphotos.net Master Forge grill wok: $17 Lowes. Keeps vegetables and small seafood from falling through the grates. The small holes keep the food in but still allows for juices to drain. Brinkmann rib rack: $18 Home Depot. This product is able to cook several half or full racks of ribs
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