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October 2016 - Posts
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Whether you’re buying or selling a home, one question that’s always front and center is the price: How much is a home worth? That’s a tricky question to answer, but probably the best starting point is to know a home’s fair market Read More...
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Building Your Rain Garden After planning you rain garden, the next step is to build, plant, and maintain it. Use string, rope, a garden hose, or builder’s chalk to mark out the edges of the planned garden. Double check that there aren’t any Read More...
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For some, the idea of a kitchen renovation is thrilling. They can't wait to get in there and rip out countertops, replace or paint cabinets, and choose shiny new finishes. Others just had a small anxiety attack upon reading the words "kitchen" Read More...
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For bolstered efficiency and enhanced convenience, it's worth it to equip your home with the newest technology. There are practical smart home devices that will help you save on utility costs, ensure the safety of your home and assist in home maintenance. Read More...
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The old saying, "Location, location, location" is more like a mantra when it comes to real estate. Buy in the wrong one and you could be setting yourself up for financial ruin. Or at least an unhappy experience. Right? In some cases, yes. But Read More...
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Lenders want to give you a mortgage, but they also want to minimize their own risk. The easiest way to retard risk is by using your credit scores to make lending decisions. Credit scores are compiled separately by three consumer reporting agencies -- Read More...
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Many people complain about small kitchens but tiny spaces aren't always to be dreaded. If you're selling your home and your kitchen is, well, compact, know that you can find ways to achieve big appeal with a little creativity. Bring in the light. Read More...
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Moving house is a stressful time , and the last thing you need is for that process to drag along unnecessarily. The actual process of moving your stuff is relatively quick, but also one of the most stressful parts of the house selling process. To reduce Read More...
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This summer, my husband and I decided to put our 1,200-square-foot Spanish-style bungalow in San Diego up for sale. Naturally, this involved meeting with a host of real estate professionals—all of whom agreed that in order to sell our charming little Read More...
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No matter how amazing your home looks, an icky bathroom can annihilate any good impression you’ve made on a buyer. After all, people want a bathroom that’s practically a personal spa—not a dank, dirty closet you want to escape as soon Read More...
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If you’re selling your house , staging —the mysterious practice by which you prep and prettify your home before its debut—can make a huge difference in catching the attention of buyers and ultimately reeling in an offer. And the room Read More...
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How to Ease the Stress of Moving It’s generally agreed that moving is one of the most stressful experiences you’ll ever undergo. It ranks right up there with job loss, divorce, and major illness, none of which are much fun. Even if your new Read More...
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