Realtor.org Flickr Super Kitchens: Kitchens are no longer just for cooking; they are an entertainment space and the center of the home. Kitchens are now being built open to other rooms and islands are being used as a divider between rooms instead of walls. As kitchens are becoming more open, pantries
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Tips For Moving With Pets
Redfin Freedigitalphotos.net Traveling By Car Before making the move, have new dog tags made with your new address and your phone number and email address. Keep both the new tags and the old tags with you during the move and make sure you have a recent picture of your pet
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Freerangestock.com 4B/2B: 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms Assum.fin.: assumable financing Closing costs: The entire package of expenses paid by the buyer and the seller when the real estate deal closes. These costs include the brokerage commission, mortgage-related fees, escrow or attorney’s settlement charges, transfer taxes, recording fees, title insurance, etc.
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Flickr Buyer’s Agent vs. Listing Agent: The buyer’s agent represents the home buyers and the listing agent represents the home sellers. Fixed rate mortgage vs. Adjustable rate mortgage: A fixed rate mortgage has a set interest rate for the life of the loan, usually 30 years. An adjustable rate mortgage has a
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www.realtor.com Flickr.com Closing costs are the fees which are charged by lenders and third parties related to the purchase of a home. What exactly makes up closing costs? Below is a break down of the different components: Escrow/Attorney Fees: Some states require third party escrow companies handle real estate closings while
Continue readingFinancial Advantages Of Owning A Home
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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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 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
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moving.about.com Flickr.com Usually moves happen with plenty of notice and people have an average of 8 weeks or so to complete the moving process, however, there are times when quick moves (4 weeks or less) need to happen. Here are a few tips in case you ever find yourself in
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