Top 3 Trends in Landscaping

Top 3 Trends in Landscaping

Summertime is a great time to enjoy the outdoors. In addition to providing hours of enjoyment, your landscaping may also add up to 14% to the resale value of your home.*   Whether you’re thinking of updating your landscape before you list your home or you just...

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Keep Your Property in Top Shape

Keep Your Property in Top Shape

Your home is often the largest investment you will make in you lifetime, so it’s important to make sure that it stays in great condition.  A well-maintained home is not only more livable, it may also fetch more money at resale when the time comes.     © 2015...

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Home Maintenance Made Easy

Home Maintenance Made Easy

A home is the largest investment that most people will make in their lives.  Use this helpful checklist to make sure that it stays in tip-top shape by staying on top of its maintenance.   Home Maintenance Checklist Spring: ___ Clear gutters of debris ___...

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Sell Stuff Online

Sell Stuff Online

While garage sales are an ideal way to get rid of the stuff you don’t want anymore, the Internet may be the best place to sell valuable items that you want to get rid of for top dollar. Here are a few sites to help you get started.

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The State of America’s Housing Market (continued)

The State of America’s Housing Market (continued)

The average rent on vacant properties is 28% higher than the average mortgage payment. The estimated median monthly mortgage principal and interest payment of a first-time homebuyer was $794. The estimated median monthly mortgage principal and interest payment of a...

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Thinking About Selling or Buying a Home?

Thinking About Selling or Buying a Home?

Here are some essential tips for sellers and aspiring home buyers. Make sure you also lean into your trusted real estate professional for additional insight and guidance. Smart Strategies for Sellers Putting a home up for sale can be stressful, and some owners have a...

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How to Get the Home You Want

How to Get the Home You Want

1. Get Ready Talk to your mortgage professional about your financial situation and credit history to determine your loan options. It’s important to know how much house you can afford based on your down payment and income. A strong letter of pre-approvalcan really add...

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The State of America’s Housing Market (Part 1)

The State of America’s Housing Market (Part 1)

More than 80% of Americans view housing as critical to the nation’s economic recovery, and nearly 70% feel that a presidential candidate’s position on housing will be an important consideration in the voting booth. Whether you’re thinking of buying, selling or are...

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View Your Home from a Buyer’s Perspective

View Your Home from a Buyer’s Perspective

If you want to sell your home, it helps to put yourself in the buyer’s shoes. Walk across the street, take a good look at your home, and ask yourself the following questions: 1. What’s your first impression of your home? 2. What are your home’s best features? Are...

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