Online real estate site ZipRealty asked about 1,000 home buyers what their list of desired features are in a home; here is a breakdown of the responses: Garage or parking space 86.8% Master suite 78.9% Plenty of storage space 72% Large/walk in closets 66.5% Guest bedroom 66.4% Outdoor entertainment
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Are You Making These Yard Mistakes?
Too random: Going crazy at a home and garden center sale and buying too many varieties of plants and flowers can create a chaotic look in your yard. Instead of being all over the place, try grouping 4 or 5 of the same flower or plant together in order to
Continue reading9 Ways To Improve Curb Appeal
Are you looking for ways to improve the curb appeal of your home without taking a big chunk out of your wallet? Here are 9 ways to do just that: Add mulch: Mulch goes a long way in instantly giving your yard a face lift. The darker the mulch, the bigger
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Your credit score plays a large role in the type of financing you will be offered when looking to buy a home. Banks usually decide on the terms of a loan based on the credit score category that you fall in to. It is important to check
Continue readingThe Five Most Common Painting Mistakes
1. Using cheap applicators: In order to do a nice job, it’s important to invest in quality rollers and brushes. 2. Not preparing: Repair work needs to be done to the walls prior to painting in order to ensure your painting surface is clean, dry, and free of loose debris. 3. Overextending
Continue readingVacation Budget Tips
Booking a summer vacation? Check out these tips! Lodging Look at websites that deal with vacation rentals. Often times, hotels or conference centers that deal primarily with business travelers have lower rates on the weekends. If renting a property, always read the entire listing and agreement before committing; don’t miss
Continue reading13 Things Many Homeowners Forget To Buy
When you first moved into your home, you probably knew to buy the obvious items like light bulbs, a hammer, cleaning supplies, toilet paper, etc., but you may have forgotten a few often overlooked items. Here are some things that many homeowners neglect to purchase: A level Guest towels
Continue readingAre You A First Time Home Buyer?
4 Things You Should Do To Prepare To Buy Your First Home Determine how much you can borrow: Meet with a mortgage lender and go over your financial history which will allow you to find out what your house budget should be, how much money you will need to put down,
Continue readingBoosting Your Credit Score
Monitor your credit: It’s difficult to improve your credit score if you don’t know what it is to begin with. There are many sites that offer a free credit report yearly and other sites provide you with your score from each of the three bureaus as well as daily credit
Continue readingPrime Home Selling Season
With spring upon us it is the perfect time to get your home on the market! Whether you are ready to sell or you would just like more information about your home value and the current market, give the Dawn Dause Group a call today! (815) 954-5050
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