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Posted on 04/11/2021

Benefits of Video Doorbells and Home Camera Systems

Photo by George Becker from Pexels Modern homes are built with your comfort, convenience and safety in mind. And that’s exactly why so many come with video doorbells and camera systems installed. With this equipment at your fingertips, you can monitor the security of your home right from your phone, tablet or computer. It’s really as easy as...

Camera System

Home Security

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Posted on 04/04/2021

How to Formulate Your Homebuying Game Plan

Photo by Fizkes via Shutterstock If you know absolutely nothing about buying a house, don’t learn the hard way. There’s plenty of information available to help you avoid the many potential pitfalls in the process. You want your first home buying experience to be exciting, not exhausting. Here are some tips to get you started the right way....

First Time

Homebuyer

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Posted on 03/28/2021

How Selling Your Home Impacts Your Taxes

Photo by Acharaporn Kamornboonyarush from Pexels In a nutshell, if you have owned a home for five years and lived in it for at least two out of five years, or if you’ve owned the house for two years and lived in it the entire time, a single person has a $250,000 tax exemption. If you are married,...

Home Selling

Selling Your Home

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Posted on 03/21/2021

New Construction vs Buying Established: Which is Right for You?

When it comes to getting what you want in your home, the question comes down to whether you build it or look for the perfect house to buy. For those who prefer new construction, the option of starting from scratch is very viable. Here are some vital factors to consider before getting started: 1. Cost Building a new...

Custom Home

Home Building

Posted on 03/14/2021

Adding Some Extra Warmth to Your Luxury Bathroom

Photo by banksy07 via Pixabay Adding some extra warmth to your bathrooms boosts your home value while also ensuring that you’ll have a well-heated and comfortable environment for bathing and showering during winter. With these heating options, you can warm up your bathrooms as needed without having to turn up your thermostat, causing your furnace to run more...

Luxury Home

Home Improvements

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Posted on 03/07/2021

4 Fun Ways to Start Saving for Your Down Payment

Image by Gino Crescoli from Pixabay Although a 20 percent down payment is no longer the norm, you still need to save a considerable amount to cover all the initial costs of buying a home. With median down payments at seven percent, a $250,000 home will require a down payment of $17,500. Plus, you need to have funds...

Saving Money

Downpayment

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Posted on 02/28/2021

Caring for Your HVAC Unit

Photo by Mitchell Luo on Unsplash When it comes to keeping a home cool in the summer months and keeping it warm during the winter, there's no more important unit than the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system. But like every major home system, HVAC units have a shelf life, and this is usually in the neighborhood...

HVAC

Maintenance

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Posted on 02/21/2021

Selling Real Estate and Probate

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Sometimes a couple buys a house together but does not marry. Lawyers and closing agents often title the property as tenants in common. This causes major problems if one partner passes and the other expects the property to transfer solely to them. When a property is titled as tenants in common, the...

Probate

Property

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Posted on 02/14/2021

Assistance Programs to Get You in Your New Home

Image by Tumisu from Pixabay If you’re in the market for a new home, chances are you’ve been evaluating your finances. As a first-time homebuyer, there are programs in place to help with the down payment. According to the December 2019 Realtor Index Confidence Survey, first-time homebuyers accounted for 31% of all sales, and 77% put down less...

Mortgage Assistance

Financing

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Posted on 02/07/2021

You Don't Have to Live With Lousy Drawer Slides

Photo by StockSnap via Pixabay Kitchen and bathroom drawer slides are built to take a beating. You've undoubtedly had an item stuck and had to force the drawer open. Somehow it still worked after that. Children pull down on them, trying to climb up onto the cabinet. Mindless adults or teens slam them shut from time to time....

DIY

DIY Home Repair

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Posted on 01/31/2021

Are You Ready to Hire a House Inspector?

If a seller accepts your offer to purchase his or her residence, it now may be time to schedule a house inspection. And if you have an expert home inspector at your side, you can get the information you need to determine whether to proceed with a house purchase. Ultimately, there are several factors to consider as you evaluate...

Home Inspection

How To Choose A Home Inspector Home Inspections

Posted on 01/24/2021

Should You Set a Deadline for Buying a House?

If possible, it helps to maintain a flexible deadline as you navigate the homebuying journey. Because if you have a tight deadline in place, you risk making a rash homebuying decision. And as a result, you may pay too much to acquire a home. Perhaps even worse, you risk purchasing a house that fails to match your expectations. As...

Buyer Tips

Buying A Home

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