Credit score upkeep is vital to maintaining a positive financial outlook. There are a few things that can be done to make it easier to keep on top of your credit. Putting a spending alert on your credit cards can let you know when you are approaching using 30% of your
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Helpful and Informative information. Homes for sale, helpful real estate information, and also what is going on in the community. Information about Plainfield, Shorewood, Minooka, Lockport, Joliet, and other local areas.
Preparing To Move
Moving to a new home can be a very exciting time, although dealing with packing up your belongings, moving all the boxes, and unpacking everything can be daunting. Here are 8 things you can do to make your move go smoother! 1. De-clutter your house: When going through
Continue readingHoliday Home Repairs
Holiday home repairs are very important to think about as you get your home ready for holiday gatherings. Here are just a few simple repairs that should be made before hosting your holiday event: Spruce up the bathroom: Use hydrogen peroxide to clean dirty grout. Just spray on the hydrogen
Continue reading5 Reasons To Replace Your Home’s Insulation
High utility bills: A rise in your utility bill can mean that the insulation in your home has worn down and is doing a poor job of keeping your home warm or cool, depending on the season. Replacing the insulation can regulate the temperature in your home and save you
Continue readingSingle Homebuyers-5 Tips For Home Shopping
Single homebuyers should keep these few things in mind when searching for a home: 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
Continue readingFire Hazards In The Home
There are many potential fire hazards in the home that may be overlooked even though they pose a real danger. Here are just a few things that should be avoided: Dirty range hood: Grease builds up in a range hood if it is not cleaned periodically which can lead to
Continue readingReasons To Own A Home
Reasons to own a home a numerous, including financial benefits as well as security. These are just a few of the many reasons it makes sense to buy a home: Building equity: When you rent, that is money spent that you will not see benefits to down the line. When
Continue readingThanksgiving Prep Tips
Thanksgiving prep needs to start soon as the holiday is already next week! A frozen turkey needs one day to thaw for every 4 pounds. If you are going to brine the turkey, you need to start thawing it a day earlier. Take inventory of cookware and kitchen utensils: Now
Continue readingMortgage Preapproval-What Do You Need?
Mortgage preapproval is very important when house hunting because it shows the sellers that you are actually able to purchase their home. There are several documents that are needed in order to be preapproved-here is a list of what you will need: The last two years of W-2 forms Documents
Continue readingCloset Staging: How To Showcase The Space
Closet staging is a crucial step that needs to be taken while getting a home market ready. One of the number one things that buyers look for is adequate closet space so taking the time to maximize the closets in your home is very important. Clean it out: Having
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