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Posted on 05/07/2020

Good Habits for Keeping Your Kitchen Perpetually Clean

Photo by Mabel Amber via Pixabay You can walk into some folk’s homes and feel the chaos, while in other homes, all you see is clean. There must be a secret to keeping a house picked up without the aid of a housekeeper, right? Right! People whose homes always appear tidy have habits that keep them that way....

Cleaning Tips

Kitchen

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Posted on 04/30/2020

How to Rekindle Your Old Fireplace

Photo by kelsey roenau on Unsplash As the focal point of your living space, your fireplace needs to look its best or it could bring down the rest of your décor. But how can you restore the look and feel of that key design element without breaking the bank? There are actually many different ways to rekindle your...

Fireplace

Home Decor

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Posted on 04/23/2020

Do I Need Title Insurance?

Image by Tumisu from Pixabay When you buy a house, you are making a huge investment – one of the biggest, other than buying a business, that you will make in your life. In the second quarter of 2019, the median listing price of homes in Florida was $265,000, an increase of 3.3 percent from the second quarter...

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Title Insurance

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Posted on 04/16/2020

Tips for House Sellers: Identify Your Target Buyer

For those who want to enjoy a successful home selling experience, identifying your target buyer is key. Because if you understand why buyers may choose your residence over other available houses, you can promote your home to the right groups of buyers. And as a result, you may be better equipped than ever before to streamline the house selling...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 04/09/2020

Why Select a Bridge Loan?

Image by 3D Animation Production Company from Pixabay Understanding the type of loan you're getting matters, to protect your financial interests. You also need to know when to choose one type of loan over another. So, should you choose a bridge loan? When might that be the best choice for getting into the home of your dreams? Here's...

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Home Loans

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Posted on 04/02/2020

Tips for Adding to Your Resale Value

Image by Breadmaker from Shutterstock When you're motivated to get the most from your sale, it pays to add property value through preparation. Get started today with some of these tips: Have your local real estate agent evaluate your home. As a professional, they know what sells and what doesn't in your area. They will assist you in...

Seller Tips

Resale Value

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Posted on 03/26/2020

Selling or Renting an Inherited House: 3 Facts You Should Know

Photo by Dave Frisch from Pexels If you've inherited a house you'd rather not live in, here are some things to consider—before you accept it. Before we get to the selling or renting part, calculate the cost of: Repairs and renovations. Any debt that would pass to you with the home. Annual property taxes. Yes, you may decline...

Seller Tips

Rental Property

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Posted on 03/19/2020

What Does Homeowners’ Insurance Cover?

Photo by Feng Yu via Shutterstock Few things are more mysterious than insurance. When you think you know what's covered, you find out the hard way that it wasn't. Since your home is likely your greatest asset, you want to know what it includes and what it doesn't before you need to make a claim. Whether you're “in...

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Homeowners Insurance

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Posted on 03/12/2020

Advantages of Home Ownership Over Renting

Most adults go through a series of predictable life stages, which include the eventual desire to be a home owner. Some people take the plunge sooner than others, but that decision is typically set in motion by changing circumstances, such as financial readiness, additions to the family, or career advancement. Owning your own home certainly has a different "feel"...

Home Gardening

Home Renting

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Posted on 03/05/2020

What Determines Homeowners’ Insurance Costs?

Photo by Designer491 via Shutterstock If you’re new to homeownership, one of your first expenses is homeowner’s insurance. Not to be confused with mortgage insurance, your homeowner policy protects you in the event of a catastrophe. Factors that Impact the Cost of Home Insurance The cost of your home is only one factor in an extensive list of...

Housing Costs

Homeowners Insurance

Posted on 02/27/2020

How Millennials are Changing the Real Estate Industry

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay Millennials enter 2020 as the second-largest home-buying demographic and are expected to hold sway over the residential real estate market. Although Millennials trail Baby Boomers in total population — 71 million to 74.1 million — they have aged into the prime starter and second home years. Millennials are largely considered to be...

Millennials

Market Trends

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Posted on 02/20/2020

Tips for Painting, Cleaning, and Organizing Your Home

There's no question about it: Being a homeowner can be a very satisfying and rewarding experience! However, enjoying that added privacy, control over your environment, and pride of ownership does not come without a price. When you go from being a renter to an owner, a lot of things change! In additional to being responsible for property maintenance,...

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