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Entries from August 2014

Six Key Questions to Ask when Hiring a Real Estate Agent to Market and Sell Your Home

August 15th, 2014 · Comments Off on Six Key Questions to Ask when Hiring a Real Estate Agent to Market and Sell Your Home

How do you find someone you can trust who will make you feel confident they can sell your home quickly for the best price possible? Here are the questions you should be asking.

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Tags: Home Seller Tips

Considering a Major Home Addition? Why a Detached Garage Can Drastically Improve Your Resale Price

August 14th, 2014 · Comments Off on Considering a Major Home Addition? Why a Detached Garage Can Drastically Improve Your Resale Price

While there are many steps that you can take to improve your property, the addition of a detached garage may be beneficial to you and may drastically improve your resale price when you are ready to sell.

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Tags: Home Seller Tips

Scam Alert! Three Mortgage Modification Scams to Watch out for (And How to Avoid Them)

August 13th, 2014 · Comments Off on Scam Alert! Three Mortgage Modification Scams to Watch out for (And How to Avoid Them)

As if homeowners who are facing foreclosure don’t have enough to worry about, a multitude of loan modification scam artists have invaded the internet, public files and even foreclosure notices in newspapers in hopes of targeting their next victim.

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Tags: Home Mortgage Tips

Five Absolute Truths About the Home Buying Process That You Will Need to Come to Terms With

August 12th, 2014 · Comments Off on Five Absolute Truths About the Home Buying Process That You Will Need to Come to Terms With

Buying a home is an exciting time, but there can be setbacks. In this article we’ll share 5 potential setbacks that home buyers will need to come to terms with to make a successful purchase.

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Tags: Home Buyer Tips

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Aug 11, 2014

August 11th, 2014 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – Aug 11, 2014

Last week’s housing related news was minimal, but a Federal Reserve survey of senior loan officers revealed that although credit standards for commercial and industrial loans as well as credit cards are easing, current mortgage credit standards are more stringent than in 2005.

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Tags: Market Outlook

Lowballing 101: How to Avoid Insulting a Home Seller when Making a Low Offer for Their House or Condo

August 7th, 2014 · Comments Off on Lowballing 101: How to Avoid Insulting a Home Seller when Making a Low Offer for Their House or Condo

Buying a home is a huge step for people who are ready to make an investment in their future. Getting a great deal on a home is just as important and knowing how much to offer could be confusing.

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Tags: Home Buyer Tips

3 Reasons Why Changing Your Kitchen And Dining Room Lighting Fixtures Can Increase Your Sale Price

August 7th, 2014 · Comments Off on 3 Reasons Why Changing Your Kitchen And Dining Room Lighting Fixtures Can Increase Your Sale Price

If you are considering selling your home, you may be wondering if there are things that you can do to increase your sale price.

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Tags: Around The Home

DIY Home Improvement: How to Spice Up That Boring Basement by Adding a New Bar

August 6th, 2014 · Comments Off on DIY Home Improvement: How to Spice Up That Boring Basement by Adding a New Bar

When it comes to basement renovations, few projects add as much value and opportunity for entertainment as adding in a basement bar.

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Tags: Around The Home

Five Tips for Managing Your Monthly Budget to Ensure Your Mortgage is Paid On-Time, Every Time

August 6th, 2014 · Comments Off on Five Tips for Managing Your Monthly Budget to Ensure Your Mortgage is Paid On-Time, Every Time

Homeowners who are struggling to make their monthly mortgage payments can make it easier on themselves by cutting costs in other areas. Learning how to budget effectively will likely enable homeowners to pay their mortgage payments on-time, every time.

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Tags: Home Mortgage Tips

Former Smoker? A Quick Guide on Getting Rid of Smoke Smells and Paint Stains Before a Home Sale

August 5th, 2014 · Comments Off on Former Smoker? A Quick Guide on Getting Rid of Smoke Smells and Paint Stains Before a Home Sale

As exciting as selling a home should be, there’s no denying that it can be a stressful endeavor for those interested in making their home an attractive option for buyers.

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Tags: Home Seller Tips