These design trends currently have a strong presence in homes; what do you think of them? Do you have any of these design elements in your home? Wider, reclaimed wood floors, often 5 to 6 inches wide, are becoming more popular as are porcelain floors. Porcelain floors come in a wide
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Have To Move Quickly?
Usually moves happen with plenty of notice (8 weeks or more) but sometimes people find that they need to move quickly. Here are some tips for a quick move: Sort your things: Go through each room in your home and sort your belongings into three piles: to keep, to donate, and
Continue readingDog Friendly Home-How To Find One
A dog friendly home is something that is usually high on the priority list of dog owners that are searching for a home. If you need to find a home that will not only work for your family but for your beloved pet as well, look for these signs! Near
Continue readingFirst Home Buying-Tips For A Great Experience
First home buying can be stressful but not if you have a great Realtor on your side. Here are several tips to ensure a smooth home buying process! Decide on a budget: Figure out what you can truly afford every month. If possible, pay off student loans and car loans
Continue readingFlu Free Home-How To Make It Happen
Having a flu free home may seem almost impossible, but there are some simple things you can do to keep your family healthy this upcoming flu season. Keep shoes off: Germs and viruses can easily be tracked into your home when shoes are worn around the house. Keep your shoes
Continue readingRenting VS Owning-Which One Is Best?
Are you debating the pros and cons of renting vs owning? Going from renting to owning can make a lot of sense considering that renting is essentially paying off someone else’s mortgage while buying builds equity and allows homeowners to take advantage of many tax benefits. One of the first things
Continue readingWeekend Events In Plainfield And Shorewood
Looking for fun weekend events in the area? Here are just a few things going on around town: Star Wars family fun night at Plainfield Township Community Center on Friday, November 4th at 6:30 pm. This event is for children ages 3-12 with an adult and the cost is
Continue reading15 Year Mortgages-Are They Worth It?
Are 15 year mortgages a good option? Many homeowners are refinancing their home loans to take advantage of lower interest rates and some are going to 15 year mortgages to pay off their loans faster. A 15 year loan often comes with a lower interest rate but a higher monthly
Continue readingImproving Credit Scores
Credit scores are very important regarding obtaining loans and getting the best interest rate possible. Is your score lower than you would like? Do you think it’s nearly impossible to improve your score? Think again! Here a just a few ways to get your score to where you want it
Continue readingHow To Ensure Happy House Hunting
Happy house hunting can be achieved by keeping just a few tips in mind. With a good Realtor by your side, finding a home can be exciting instead of stressful. Happy house hunting tips Before going out to search for a dream home, it’s important to do some research and
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