Redfin Freedigitalphotos.net No inflation: If you rent an apartment for $1,800 a month and the inflation rate is about 3%, your monthly rent will increase to over $2,000 a month in just 5 years and you will have paid about $115,000 of your landlord’s mortgage in that time. When you own
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Roof Inspection
The Hearld-News Home life Flickr Many homeowners overlook their roofs, but it is important to inspect your roof twice a year in order to catch potentially costly problems early. Start with the interior: Before heading outside, check the interior of your home for signs pointing to potential roof damage. Look for
Continue reading3 Reasons Sellers Need A Realtor To Price Their Home
Flickr Home evaluation tools can be inaccurate: Although there are several online tools that can give an estimate of your home’s value, these tools are often incorrect by about 5-20%. These inaccuracies mean that you are losing out on both money and buyers if you strictly go by these tools. Realtors
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elledecor.com Freedigitalphotos.net Too much stuff: Don’t use too many furnishings or decor pieces in a small space; this can overwhelm the space and make it too busy. Instead, be sure to use furniture that counts and place it carefully. Large furniture isn’t completely out of the question; if a small room
Continue reading5 Tips For Single Homebuyers
Freerangestock.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 a
Continue readingAwesome Steak Marinade
Freedigitalphotos.net Plans to grill this weekend? Try this great steak marinade! World’s Best Steak Marinade (lilluna.com) Ingredients: 1 cup italian dressing 1/2 cup A1 (original) 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. lemon juice Directions: Place all ingredients in a gallon bag or tupperware container and mix well. Add your steak (preferably
Continue readingCarpet Cleaning Tips From The Pros
Msn Freedigitalphotos Blot the stain, don’t rub it: Blotting puts little pressure on the stain while rubbing causes the stain to go further into the carpet fibers. Club soda: Beer and wine stains can be cleaned using a small amount of club soda on a cloth and then by blotting the stain.
Continue readingHome Improvements That May Negatively Affect Home Value
The Herald News Home life Flickr Re-purposing rooms: Changing a room into an alternate space may work for you and your family but it can be a turn off to potential buyers. For example, converting your garage into an art studio may work for you but buyers will see extra costs
Continue readingThe Best Fruit Dip Ever
Freedigitalphotos.net Here is a great dip to enjoy with some sweet summer fruit! The Best Fruit Dip Ever (iowagirleats.com) Ingredients: 7 oz marshmallow creme 8 oz low fat or whipped cream cheese, at room temperature 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate Fruit dippers: strawberries, grapes, pineapple, apples, berries, melon Directions: Spoon
Continue readingFireworks Info And A Patriotic Treat
Freedigitalphotos.net Fireworks Plainfield: July 3rd at Plainfield Central High School at dusk Joliet: July 4th at Memorial Stadium at dusk Channahon: July 4th, Community Park, at 9:15 pm Lemont: July 3rd, Centennial Park, at dusk Romeoville: July 3rd, Village Park, 9:15 pm Ribfest: July 4th, Knoch Park, 9:30 pm Shorewood: July 4th,
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