Use the time rule: Instead of throwing something into your online shopping cart and purchasing it right away, leave it in the cart for an hour, a day, or even a week to give yourself time to figure out if you really need/want that item. Use a shopping list: Always head to the store
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redfin.com Credit: Freedigitalphotos.nethomehome For those of you who are looking to sell your home, this article that was on our blog earlier is worth repeating! http://blog.dawndause.com/2015/04/projects-that-ca…ase-home-value-2.html
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Freedigitalphotos.net Affidavit of title: A written statement that sellers make under oath certifying that they are in possession of the property, and that since the examination of the title on the date of the contracts no defects have occurred in the title. Marital status is also listed here.
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Flickr Transforming a bedroom: If you have a four bedroom home, you want buyers to see four bedrooms. Altering a bedroom to become a walk-in closet or hobby room may be great for you, but less bedrooms will be negative to buyers. Carpet: While carpeting may be comfortable, many
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Flickr 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
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Freedigitalphotos.net After home equity loans became nearly non-existent due to the market conditions, they are slowly making their way back. Here are 4 quick things to know about these loans: Equity is a must: You must have at least 20% equity in your home before you can qualify
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Flickr Get rid of clutter while packing and unpacking: As you pack/unpack and go through your belongings, you will find items that you no longer want and/or need. Take the opportunity to get rid of those items before you move; you can donate them or host a yard sale. This
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houselogic.com Switch the plates: Update switch plate and outlet covers. Make touch ups: Touch up scratched baseboards, window and door trim, and marks on the wall that won’t go away. Change out hardware: Putting in new drawer pulls and knobs can give a room an inexpensive face lift. Home improvement stores have a
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Realtor Mag Freedigitalphotos.net For many of us, starting a new year means setting goals to achieve in the coming months. For some of us, one of these goals may be saving for a home. How long does it take to save?: 37% of recent home buyers said it took them 6
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House Logic Flickr There are 4 trends which are gaining popularity which seem to point to home features
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