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
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Reasons 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 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
Continue readingCurb Appeal: Quick Fixes For A Quick Sale
Curb appeal is the first impression that a potential buyer has of a home. Here are some ideas for quick curb appeal fixes in order to get your home ready to sell! Clean: Use a power washer to clean the exterior of the home as well as the walkways and
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These design trends currently have a strong presence in homes; what do you think of them? Do you have any of these design elements in your home? Wider, reclaimed wood floors, often 5 to 6 inches wide, are becoming more popular as are porcelain floors. Porcelain floors come in a wide
Continue readingHave To Move Quickly?
Usually moves happen with plenty of notice (8 weeks or more) but sometimes people find that they need to move quickly. Here are some tips for a quick move: Sort your things: Go through each room in your home and sort your belongings into three piles: to keep, to donate, and
Continue readingDog Friendly Home-How To Find One
A dog friendly home is something that is usually high on the priority list of dog owners that are searching for a home. If you need to find a home that will not only work for your family but for your beloved pet as well, look for these signs! Near
Continue readingFirst Home Buying-Tips For A Great Experience
First home buying can be stressful but not if you have a great Realtor on your side. Here are several tips to ensure a smooth home buying process! Decide on a budget: Figure out what you can truly afford every month. If possible, pay off student loans and car loans
Continue readingRenting VS Owning-Which One Is Best?
Are you debating the pros and cons of renting vs owning? Going from renting to owning can make a lot of sense considering that renting is essentially paying off someone else’s mortgage while buying builds equity and allows homeowners to take advantage of many tax benefits. One of the first things
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