If you are planning to put your home on the market, you probably have begun to make a list of repairs and renovations to make before it’s ready to be shown to home-buying hopefuls. Proper maintenance and freshening up the…
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Moving from one place to another is an adjustment for young and old alike. If you’re the parent or guardian of a child, there are some things you can do to help your child cope with “the move.” Before moving,…
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Fortunately, for the homebuyer, finding a real estate agent isn’t too difficult. However finding a successful real estate agent who’s the one for you can be a bit more challenging. In a sea full of mediocre agents, how can you…
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“Should I purchase a home warranty?” It’s a question that’s bound to come up in the process of purchasing a home. If you’re the type of person who always purchases “the warranty” on things you buy, then it’s a no-brainer—of…
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Whether you’re moving into your first home, upgrading from a starter home, or just redecorating, you know how expensive it can be to decorate multiple rooms. However, there are some tips and tricks to keep in mind when shopping and…
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Buying a house is typically one of the biggest purchases—if not the biggest—in a person’s life. When they go to the store to pick out small items, they don’t care so much about the details—but when they shop around for…
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If you think you’re going to live somewhere for several years, and you want to “settle down,” it makes sense to buy rather than rent. In larger cities, especially, it’s cheaper (by 10 – 35%) to buy than rent. When…
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Choosing a realtor is like choosing someone to date. You will spend a lot of time on the phone, emailing, and in-person with them. It won’t be a romantic relationship, but it will involve trust, kindness, respect and other elements…
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If you had a Mercedes, who would you rather have valet park it— a 16-year-old teen who just got his driver’s license or an experienced driver some twenty years older? When it comes to things we cherish most in life,…
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Buying a house is one of life’s most important investments, and with that in mind it’s smart to have a home inspection done by a professional so you know what you’re “getting into.” If, for instance, a home inspector finds…
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