Category: real estate info and tips

You make a lot of changes when getting a home ready to sell, but one thing that all sellers should consider doing is changing out any antiquated fixtures that might make a room seem old and be a turnoff to a house hunter. Replacing fixtures is relatively easy and often inexpensive, and can be a…

Here are the defining features of French Provincial homes… Stone, Brick and Slate The exterior of this architectural style can be immediately recognized by its stone or brick faade and slate roof. Symmetrical Windows Multi-paned windows are commonly featured in French Provincial style architecture and are typically arranged symmetrically. Rustic Warmth Exposed wood beams, weathered…

As a homeowner, there are many things you need to be concerned with. One of the biggest is ensuring that you dont do anything that’ll decrease the overall value of your home. Rust can be a big enemy of homeowners, as it’ll cause areas of your property to break down easier and can cause your…

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Plan on applying for a home mortgage, car loan or new credit card? Lenders will be looking at your credit score to determine if youre a responsible borrower. The higher your credit score, the more likely a lender will qualify you and offer the best terms. Although boosting your score requires time and discipline, here…

Here are a few quick ways to set an autumnal tone in your home. Accent with Fall Colors Shades of orange, brown and dark red are popular and provide a sense of warmth. Autumn-Inspired Centerpieces Get creative with items that are synonymous with this time of year, like gourds, pumpkins and pine cones. Decorate with…

Whether weve decided to go to grad school, have moved to a different country or state for a job, or have simply left our family home for the first thing we could afford, us millennials are usually not living somewhere we expect to stay forever. And while this might sound exciting, the truth is, that…

From a buyer’s standpoint, getting into a bidding war for a house they want is never fun. They can offer more money than they ever planned to spend and still end up without the home of their dreams. A real estate agent should be able to tell you ahead of time if bidding wars are…

Owning a pet can teach children important values that can help them throughout life. Giving and receiving unconditional love can teach acceptance and build self-confidence and trust. Recognizing and addressing a pet’s needs can build responsibility and compassion. Teaching a pet a new skill can help kids with patience and perseverance. Understanding how animals communicate…

Many people struggle to come up with tens of thousands of dollars for a down payment on a house. Permanent life insurance covers a policyholder for life, as long as premiums are paid on time. The more paid in premiums, the more cash value accumulates. If you have a whole life, variable life or universal…