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10 Tricks for Hosting an Open House That Make Buyers Say “OMG, Wow!”

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

Here’s what you can do to get your home ready for its big reveal. Few words get home buyers more excited than these two: open house. An open house is their opportunity to give your house a whirl. To wiggle the … Continue reading →

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7 Household Expenses You’re Probably Wasting Money On

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

There are better ways to spend. The washer/dryer combo was perfect! Such a delightful way to brighten laundry day — with a cheerfully colored front-loader set. They could actually make laundry fun! “They were this gorgeous, greenish-teal, and they looked … Continue reading →

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The Everything Guide to Buying Your First Home

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

How to find exactly what you want, and how to work with the experts who’ll help you get it. So you’re thinking about buying your first home. Your very own house (and mortgage). A place to call — and make … Continue reading →

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9 Things Real Estate Agents Wish You Knew About Selling Your Home

Posted on January 20, 2018 by Debbie Prosser

By Julie Ryan Evans | When it comes time to sell your house, having a great listing agent is one of the keys to making it happen. And yet, the agent can’t do it all—your help is needed. Help your agent help you! Ideally, you will have … Continue reading →

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What Home Insurance Doesn’t Cover

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | A home insurance policy won’t cover every thing that could possibly go wrong with a home. The details are all in the fine print within the policy. “Insurance policies are like snowflakes; no two are … Continue reading →

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Flooded Homes Can Be Fixed But…

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, August 30, 2017 As Hurricane Harvey moves off the coastline of Texas, it’s leaving massive flooding in its wake that has destroyed homes and businesses. Until the floodwaters recede, cleanup efforts are mostly on … Continue reading →

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Are You a Cheap vs. Frugal Homeowner? How to Tell the Difference

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Sometimes trying to save will actually cost you more. Here’s when that happens. You’ve got all the loyalty apps (free burrito after you buy 10!), you shopped around for the lowest rate on your mortgage, and you never go to … Continue reading →

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5 Horrors at Home Showings

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | From the artwork to the odor, your listing may be inadvertently giving buyers the creeps. Realtor.com® recently interviewed real estate professionals about the items that have scared off their buyers the most during showings. Here … Continue reading →

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How to Assess the Real Cost of a Fixer-Upper House

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Erin Johnston

By: G. M. Filisko When you buy a fixer-upper house, you can save a ton of money, or get yourself in a financial fix. Make sure you have the time, skills, and desire to embark on home improvement projects before … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: repairs

10 Tricks for Hosting an Open House That Make Buyers Say “OMG, Wow!”

The Everything Guide to Buying Your First Home

9 Things Real Estate Agents Wish You Knew About Selling Your Home

What Home Insurance Doesn’t Cover

Flooded Homes Can Be Fixed But…

Are You a Cheap vs. Frugal Homeowner? How to Tell the Difference

5 Horrors at Home Showings

How to Assess the Real Cost of a Fixer-Upper House

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