Emergency fund: An emergency fund saved up to cover unexpected costs is very important as a homeowner. Enough cash to cover 3-6 months of living expenses is ideal. This way, if your income is interrupted for any reason or unexpected expenses arise, you have enough money to still make mortgage
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Are You A First Time Home Buyer?
4 Things You Should Do To Prepare To Buy Your First Home Determine how much you can borrow: Meet with a mortgage lender and go over your financial history which will allow you to find out what your house budget should be, how much money you will need to put down,
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1. Go shopping for a loan: Be sure to check with at least three different lenders. Don’t get into a loan unless you are comfortable with sticking with the terms for at least 3 years. Also, be sure to compare the same types of loans between lenders so you are getting
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msn freerangestock.com It can sometimes be easy to focus on the little things you see in a home that you don’t particularly care for and to miss the positive attributes of the home. It can be difficult to envision yourself in a home when you are surrounded by memories of
Continue readingAmazing New Listing In Shorewood
24650 W. Park River Lane in Shorewood, IL Located at 24650 Park River in Shorewood. Not all Homes are equal, and this one proves it! Beautifully custom built home in Shorewood! This is a Estate Ranch Home on 2.5 Acres and it is Backing to the the DuPage River!
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Flickr.com Home prices are climbing but not at the highs of a few years ago: Although home prices are rising from the lows of 2008, they are still not as high as the 2006 market. A market in recovery can mean significant appreciation over the next few years for homebuyers making
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houselogic.com freerangestock.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
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www.naperville.patch.com Image from www.laurabenko.com If you are obsessed with all things home related like many of us are, here is a list of the top apps covering everything from finding a home to DIY projects: Zillow:
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