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December
30

So with that in mind, I bring you new year's resolutions for home buyers and sellers who are  planning to conduct a transaction in 2018.

FOR BUYERS

1. Check your credit report and credit score.

Especially if it's been a while or if you suspect to find errors or a less-than-stellar report, you should check your credit to see if there's any clean up that needs to be done. Mortgage len...

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November
30

When Realtors talk about home improvements, we usually focus on two things: the value a project adds to your home and the cost of the improvement compared with the amount recovered at resale.

Those things are obviously important and should be at the forefront of your mind when making...

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November
28

Winter is coming soon! Not long now, night temperatures will be regularly dipping into the 30s, then the 20s, and all of a sudden we'll be talking about snow!

Wintertime can be hard on your house — and your wallet. Tending to a few improvements now can ensure your home — and your bank account — survive till spring!

Plumbing

  • Insulate exposed pipes to help prevent freezing and bursting. It can also cut the cost of hot water.
  • Consider insulating your water heater, as well, if it's in a part of the hous...

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October
31

Home buyers are overwhelmingly opting to use Realtors when purchasing a home, according to a recently released survey.

According to the National Association of Realtors 2017 Profi...

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September
29

When putting your home on the market, you obviously want to show it in the best light to get the best price. But if your home needs repairs, does "best light" include taking on some home improvement projects?

You expect to do a little work to your home before putting it on the market, right? But maybe you weren't bargaining for remodeling the bathroom or updating the kitchen.

I've seen sellers miss out on excellent selling opportunities because they delayed listing their homes to make improvements. On the other hand, I've seen some sellers jump t...

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