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When a potential buyer for your home comes to look at it, you will need to make sure that it smells good. The smell of the home can be a deciding factor for those wanting to purchase a home. If there are bad odors in the home, potential homeowners may be swayed away from purchasing…
Moving is one of the most stressful things that you will need to do. It puts pressure on you, your spouse, and your children as you all try to find something that fits with each person’s expectations. You also have to consider the location of the new home, the size of the home, the size…
While some expats find their forever home in a new country, many will repatriate after a period of time. This might be due to the ending of a work assignment, to raise children closer to other family members, or simply because it feels that the adventure is coming to a natural end. Whether you were…
Looking to redo your deck, patio, or backyard and want to make sure you’re on trend? Sounds like the perfect time for a trip to HomeGoods! We just made our seasonal jaunt and fell in love with so many things that we might need to buy a few more houses to showcase every last piece.…
Are you considering hiring a kitchen to remodel design team in your area to update your cooking and entertaining space? You want to make sure that you’re investing your kitchen remodeling money in the right place then. Before putting money down for a deposit on your new kitchen remodel, you need to look at several…
It might surprise some to know that the sales contract isn’t the final value of the home, at least in the lender’s eyes. When negotiating the price of a home market forces shape a price based upon the most the buyers are willing to pay with the least amount the sellers will accept. This assuming…
Saving money is great. But saving money can also prove problematic. While a piece of furniture that’s not used a lot or a knickknack that is not prominently displayed might be fine, you want to be careful when pinching pennies if it means compromising on quality. Furniture This is a mixed bag. You can get…
If you live in an older home or one that could use a couple of updates, the question is often: Move or renovate? But, today, there’s another question among those who want to renovate: Do it now or wait? Increased prices on many items, “from tile to counter tops, laminates to lighting,” said CNBC, are…
A recent guideline expansion makes it easier for your clients to get into new construction condo complexes. Read on for details! Getting a Condo Just Got Easierby Kevin Graham | May 2, 2019 | Industry Insider Condominium Financing There are lots of reasons for home buyers to love condos. Much of the maintenance responsibilities will…
There’s one feature that nearly always bubbles to the top when it comes to what fathers want in a home: a fabulous outside! This is according to watercooler conversations with members of the Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association – folks who spend much of their day touring homes with prospective homebuyers and helping them narrow down…
Regardless of where you live, a basement flood is not something any homeowner wants to wake up to. Unfortunately, a flooded basement can happen at any time and homeowners should be prepared to respond. The first thing to do in the event of a flood is to shut off power to the basement if it…
Have you ever thought about buying a For Sale by Owner Home? There are some things that you need to be aware of when buying a house directly from the owner. Nowadays, everyone is trying to save money and sell their house on their own. You can save money buying a for sale by owner…
Bringing a pet into your house is a big decision. Pets can bring a lot of joy into your home and family, but–particularly during the training period–they can be a menace to your carpets, upholstery, and furniture. That said, don’t let a fear of home damage stop you from investing in another family member! All…
If you’ve ever wanted to start rearranging and remodeling your home, then you know how much time it can take up. It’s impossibly hard to find the time that you need to make your home into what you want it to be. You might be putting it off again and again because work, sports, or…
VA loans were part of the original Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, more commonly referred to as the G.I. Bill. In this act were various entitlements provided soldiers returning from WWII designed to help them more easily assimilate back into civilian life. Funds for college and job training was available as well as the new…
“Live in the city,” they said.” It’ll be great,” they said. And while that may be true for many reasons, traffic’s probably not one of them. Soon, if you dare get behind the wheel of a car in a city like Manhattan, congestion is about to get a little worse. Not necessarily because of more…
You just heard those magic words: “We have a deal.” Now, you just have to get through escrow and you can move on to the next stage in your life. That means making sure your home doesn’t end up back on the market. Here are 6 steps you can take both before you list and…
Looking for and finding the right apartment is hard work – and if it’s your first time renting, it can be an overwhelming experience if you don’t know what to look for. Here are a few things to keep in mind when searching for a place of your own and knowing what to expect as…
“If you can’t think of something useful to say, talk about the weather.” Historically, this was sound advice. No longer the ultimate safe topic, weather discussions have become complicated and not in a good way. For real estate professionals, talking about the weather may carry an extra layer of complication: legal liability. In the rush…
According to The Truth About Mortgage, the “sale fail” rate of homes is rising. “More than four out of 100 sales look as if they’re going to close, and then fall out of escrow for one reason or another,” they said. So how do you protect your purchase and make sure you get to the…
For those buying their first home, the single biggest challenge is coming up with needed funds for a down payment, closing costs and cash reserves. One of the primary reasons FHA loans are so popular with first time buyers is the low down payment of only 3.5 percent. Of that, the 3.5 percent can be…
Realtors and home sellers both need to have certain insights into the minds of homebuyers in order to make fast, efficient sales. Whether you’re hoping to update prior to putting a house on the market, or just wondering who your target audience is, paying attention to industry data can really pay off. Each year, Fixr…
Are you ready to begin getting your home in top condition to sell? There are a few steps every homeowner should take before listing your home to maximize the chances of getting a high offer. From decluttering and cleaning to fixing broken items and painting, the following actions can help dramatically when trying to sell…
Choosing a theme to decorate your child’s bedroom can be a difficult task, especially as they change their minds like the weather and what is trendy now, may not be so cool in six months’ time. You don’t want to disappoint your aspiring fairy princess or a budding astronaut and you certainly don’t want to…
