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One of the most important factors to consider when buying a new home is affordability...
One of the most important factors to consider when buying a new home is affordability...
Mother’s Day is the perfect time for your children to show their love and appreciation for everything Mom does by preparing her a simple but delicious meal she will really appreciate...
Many a home seller has been there—the house has been on the market for months and there is no sign of a sale...
Home staging is the latest trend in real estate, and if you are selling your home you are likely at least aware of what this growing practice involves...
Halloween can be one of the most child-like and fun holidays of the year...
Halloween is a great time of year to let the creativity go wild, and when decorating for this fun and family-oriented holiday, it really wouldn’t be complete without a jack-o’-lantern or two! While carving pumpkins is the traditional way to create a jack-o’-lantern, if you have young children or kids who want to create jack-o’-lanterns without adult supervision, then it can be a dangerous and risky craft idea...
Whether the initial love has faded, or your home just doesn’t work for you and your family anymore, deciding between selling your home and remodeling can sometimes be a difficult decision...
Selling your home can cause potential anxiety about your personal privacy...
The cool refreshing look of water on a hot summer’s day can make any homeowner wish they had a pool in their backyard, but making the decision about whether a pool is right for your property is more complicated than buying an inflatable bed with a cup holder...
An antique is a decorative object that is valuable because of its age...
When you are ready to buy a home, applying for a mortgage is one of the first and most important steps...
Let’s face it—two of the biggest issues most of us face in today’s world are concerns over the environment and the economy...
Everyone heads out to look at potential homes with a list of the things they want in a house, and a list of the things they definitely do not want...
As the old saying goes, real estate is all about location, location, location...
When we think of selling a home, the services a REALTOR® can provide usually seem worth the cost of their commission, but what about as a buyer? What can a REALTOR® do for you as a home buyer, and is the commission worth the services they can provide? Here are five great reasons you should hire a REALTOR® when you are in the market for a new home! REALTORS® Can Help You Determine Your Budget—With a few simple pieces of information, a REALTOR® can help you pre-determine what kind of budget you may be looking at for your new home, and can match you with potential lenders that are right for you...
The appeal of income properties and the potential for what may seem like easy money and early retirement have likely crossed the mind of anyone who has heard of this business venture...
You’ve gone to countless open houses, searched online for months, and have finally found the house of your dreams, but before signing your name on the dotted line there are a few key steps you should not overlook...
When the housing market is up and sales seem to favor sellers rather than buyers, negotiation contract contingencies may seem like a lost cause...
Often ads for homes on the market include the phrase “motivated seller,” and while this sounds as if it may be to your benefit as a home buyer, what does it actually mean? If a seller is truly motivated you can benefit from a number of potential perks they may be willing to throw in to get their home sold, or they may even be willing to accept a lower offer than the asking price...
When it comes to shopping for a home, especially if you are buying for the first time, having an agent on your side is extremely helpful...
One of the many things you will have to think about while you are in the process of buying a new home is the insurance you will need to protect it...
If you have children, or even if you don’t yet but plan to in the future, schools are something you will need to take into consideration when you search for a new home...
Many a home seller has been there—the house has been on the market for months and there is no sign of a sale...
Home staging is the latest trend in real estate, and if you are selling your home you are likely at least aware of what this growing practice involves...
Whether the initial love has faded, or your home just doesn’t work for you and your family anymore, deciding between selling your home and remodeling can sometimes be a difficult decision...
Selling your home can cause potential anxiety about your personal privacy...
Showing your home is essential in the real estate business...
You have put your home up for sale and done everything your agent has advised you to do to prepare your property for sale, but still no offers have come in...
Here are the most common mistakes people make when selling their property...
When listing your home with a REALTOR®, you will be required to sign an agreement...
There is a lot more to putting your home up for sale than placing a sign on the front lawn...
In addition to location and condition, the asking price of a home is at the top of the list of important considerations...
Once you’ve made the decision to sell your home, it’s time to think about what comes next...
The cool refreshing look of water on a hot summer’s day can make any homeowner wish they had a pool in their backyard, but making the decision about whether a pool is right for your property is more complicated than buying an inflatable bed with a cup holder...
An antique is a decorative object that is valuable because of its age...
Let’s face it—two of the biggest issues most of us face in today’s world are concerns over the environment and the economy...
A barbeque is an outdoor meal or party at which food is prepared on a rack over a grill...
If you have a room that requires a feminine touch, don’t fret...
Whether it’s spring, summer, fall or winter, it’s important to take the necessary steps to keep your home standing tall every day...
As adults, we often assume that gardening is designed exclusively for us...
Congratulations on your decision to start a new garden...
If you have a room that requires a masculine touch, don’t fret...
Although a lot of the energy efficiency efforts tend to be focused on saving on electricity bills, you can also save a lot of money on your water bill and save water, too, with only a few simple steps...
If you are planning to entertain outdoors, then you may also be considering the addition of an outdoor music system to help complete your theme...
Moving can be a stressful time, however, there are several things that you can do to make your move a smooth one...
A backyard deck is a great way to not only improve the value of your home, but also make your outdoor living space more enjoyable for you and your family...
Making sure that your home is secure should be a priority in your life not only because you want to protect what’s rightfully yours, but more specifically because it could be the most important thing that you do for your family and for yourself...
If you have children, you know how quickly they can accumulate toys and other items...
When you begin thinking about decorating, usually a man-friendly space is not what springs to mind...
These days, a home theater is one of the most popular trends in the nation...
Whether you are looking to sell your home or just think it’s time for a new look to improve your curb appeal, giving your front porch a makeover is an easy and inexpensive way to give your home’s exterior a fresh look...
To clean your home is to free it from dirt, pollutants and other elements...
Gardening is a fun way to enjoy the outdoors, but it is also a livelihood for many...
One of the most important factors to consider when buying a new home is affordability...
When you are ready to buy a home, applying for a mortgage is one of the first and most important steps...
Coming up with a down payment in today’s economy can be difficult...
Once your loan is approved, you will be ready to take the final step that will lead to the door of your new home...
If you’re facing an upcoming rate change on your adjustable rate mortgage, you may be a bit worried...
Purchasing a home with a low down payment is important for a number of reasons, including the buyer’s ability to have extra cash left over for closing costs, decorating expenses, upgrades and/or other essentials needed to turn their new house into a home...
With mortgage rates on the lower side, the choice to cash in and refinance your mortgage may be tempting, but before you make that decision here are a few facts to help you decide if it is the best financial choice for you and your family...
When you buy a home, the mortgage payment isn’t the only regular expense you will have to consider...
Unfortunately, fraud and identity theft are increasing at an alarming rate every year, and mortgage fraud is one of the most important types of fraud from which you will want to protect yourself...
With the financial markets in crisis and the cost of homes plummeting, the subprime loan options that were responsible for this crash in the first place are becoming less common...
In your research on home loans, you may have come across the term “balloon payment...
Now that you’ve decided to purchase a new home, it’s important to know what to expect throughout the loan process...
When it comes to a home loan, the interest rate is a very important factor...
Mother’s Day is the perfect time for your children to show their love and appreciation for everything Mom does by preparing her a simple but delicious meal she will really appreciate...
Halloween can be one of the most child-like and fun holidays of the year...
Halloween is a great time of year to let the creativity go wild, and when decorating for this fun and family-oriented holiday, it really wouldn’t be complete without a jack-o’-lantern or two! While carving pumpkins is the traditional way to create a jack-o’-lantern, if you have young children or kids who want to create jack-o’-lanterns without adult supervision, then it can be a dangerous and risky craft idea...
With times being as tough as they are, finding the money to make a special Valentine’s Day for your sweetheart can be difficult...
Preparing large holiday meals for a crowd is time consuming and a lot of work, too...
Searching for hidden treasures and tasty sweets is the biggest part of Easter for young children...
Whether it is Thanksgiving or Christmas, a small family gathering or a huge party, cooking the perfect turkey for the holidays is every chef’s goal...
New Year’s is a great time to host a party for friends and family...
It’s wonderful having friends and family at your home to share the holidays, but it can also be a lot of work...
A mother is someone who looks after you, takes care of you when you are sick and is always there to show you just how much she loves you...
If you are throwing a St...