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Category Archives: Real Estate News
4 Drawbacks of Home Equity Loans
Taking out a home equity loan against the value of your property can backfire if you fail to avoid these common pitfalls in the borrowing process. When you need a quick source of funds, a home equity loan or home … Continue reading
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Tagged borrowing, drawback, equity, home, homeowner, loan, process, value
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Who Represents You in a Real Estate Transaction?
Knowing which type of relationship you have with your agent, and his broker, will help you negotiate the best possible deal, whether you’re a buyer or a seller. When you hire a real estate agent, it’s important to understand whose … Continue reading
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Tagged appeal, closing, curb, homeowner, realtor, relationship, Sale, sellers, transaction
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Building a Deck? 5 Questions to Ask Before You DIY
Find out if DIY or hiring a pro is right for your deck project. Building a deck expands your livable outdoor space so you can do more of what you love — entertaining, dining, or relaxing under the stars. But … Continue reading
What Is an Egress Window?
These escape hatches also add natural light and ventilation to basements. An egress window looks like a regular window but opens fully to allow a person to escape a building in an emergency — for example, a house fire. In … Continue reading
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Tagged difference, Egress, feet, homeowner, knowledge, room, square, value, well, windows
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HVAC Maintenance Checklist
Here’s an easy, doable preventive maintenance checklist to keep your heating and cooling system in top shape. It’s a good idea to hire an HVAC company to inspect and do maintenance on your system every fall and spring. They’ll do things … Continue reading
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Tagged air, checklist, conditioning, homeowner, hvac, inspect, knowledge, maintenance, power, system, value
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Attic Cleaning: What You Can’t See Can Hurt You
Cleaning your attic removes allergens and respiratory irritants that can make your family sick. Attic cleaning probably isn’t your idea of a good time. But the dust, dander, and mold in that often-neglected room could be irritating your family’s lungs … Continue reading
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Tagged air quality, buyers, deep clean, home, house, national association of realtors, real estate, realtor, Safety tips
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How to Pick Paint Colors to Fix Any Room’s Quirks
Paint colors can do a ton to fix a room’s flaws for not much money Every home suffers a few negatives, but not every solution requires pricey structural changes. Paint is a frugal remodeler’s go-to solution to perk up a problem room. … Continue reading
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Tagged buyers, curb appeal, DIY, easy fix, home, home remodel, home value, house, national association of realtors, paint, quick and easy, real estate, realtor, renovation
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Tips to Create a Simple Garage Workshop
You can build a garage workshop, complete with lighting, for less than $500. Garages often harbor a not-so-secret second life: heroic home workshop. They’re well-suited to the task, with a tolerance for the noise and dust of do-it-yourself projects. You can … Continue reading
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Tagged addition, garage, hacks, homeowner, organization, simple, tips, value, workshop
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