Education and experience Agents are buffers: If you are buying a home, they will keep builder’s agents at bay and if you are selling your home, they will filter through the spam and get serious buyers to make an offer. Neighborhood knowledge: Agents know the inside scoop on neighborhoods, including school
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Landscaping Secrets
Evergreens: These trees are a great choice because they don’t lose their leaves or needles so they provide a splash of color all year round. They are also great for providing privacy in your yard as well. Pathways: Do you have a trail of trampled and dead grass going from your
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High debt ratio: Even if you have a stellar credit score and lot’s of money in the bank, a high debt ratio is a problem when trying to get a mortgage. If your housing payments and your credit obligations are greater than 45% of your monthly income, it will be
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Moving costs can add up, but there are simple ways to reduce your moving related expenses: 1. Make the move on your own: Instead of hiring a professional moving service, it is more cost effective to rent a truck and move things yourself instead. If you aren’t up for
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Power tool safety: Never leave a power pool unattended while it’s active and unplug all tools (keeping cords out of children’s reach) when finished. Electrical cords should always be kept away from sharp edges, oil, and heat. Dress appropriately: Don’t wear jewelry or loose fitting clothing while working and wear goggles
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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
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Compact fluorescent bulbs: These bulbs are affordable and claim to last as long as 10 incandescent bulbs (10 years with about 3 hours of use a day), and will save the homeowner $60. For a home with 25 light bulbs, you can buy new compact fluorescent bulbs for under $15
Continue readingThe Do’s And Don’ts Of Exterior Color
Do Think about using color over neutrals Consider existing colors: When choosing colors for the exterior of your home, think about what colors are already there that cannot be changed, such as a color in the brick on your home or what shade your roof shingles are. When choosing
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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
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Let the light in: Buyers are drawn to light and airy homes. Add lighting to rooms where needed, keep the blinds and curtains open, and clean the windows both inside and out to let in as much natural light as possible. Also, be sure to test each light bulb in
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