Buying a Vacation Home in the US? Here's What You Need to Know!
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Do you daydream about a waterfront home where you and your family can get away from the stress of daily life on a whim? Forget the worries about availability, fees, or restrictions. As a bonus, you can cover costs by renting the home out periodically. If owning a vacation home is part of your American dream, here's some useful information to help you make it a reality. Be Realistic
People often get caught up in the emotional aspect of having a vacation home without really gi

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Can Staging Increase Your Final Sales Price?
If you've been thinking about selling your home, you've probably considered the question of whether you really need staging. After all, it's an extra expense and it requires some effort -- so is it really worth it? The answer is... maybe. Here are a few things to consider. What is Staging, Anyway? In case you're not familiar, staging involves setting up a home so that it looks as appealing as possible to potential buyers. In many cases, this involves bringing in the right kin

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Lowball Offer: Getting Real with the Deal
For many homeowners, the thought of selling your home for less than what you believe it's worth is unthinkable. After all, your goal is to try to make a profit or recoup the majority of your initial investment. Unfortunately, lowball offers are often part of the home selling process. There are many instances where selling your home successfully will include accepting an offer that may not seem attractive at face value. Let's look at why buyers submit exceptionally low offers

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How Do You Decide Which Home to Buy?
Imagine the feeling of falling in love with your dream home and calling it your own. While thousands of buyers are confident that a specific home is perfect for them, others face a challenging decision--choosing between multiple dream homes. When you're unsure of whether or not a house is the "right" home for you, committing to a single property can seem like an overwhelming and downright impossible decision. Although each buyer is unique, most can make a confident decision w

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How to Make an Offer Like You Mean It!!
You found your dream home and you're ready to make an offer; however, this is where the process begins to get tricky. Paperwork starts to build and you could be facing cash buyers who are willing to buy that very home out from under you. You need to move quickly to make an offer that speaks to the owner. This is where having a real estate professional by your side comes in handy. As your real estate agent, I can help you find your perfect home, move quickly through the term

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Selling Your Home - 5 Signs It Might Be Time to Downsize!
When you bought your home, you probably did so because it was spacious and catered to your growing family's needs. But there comes a time when it makes sense to downsize your home. Here are five signs that it’s time to downsize your home. Nothing left for savings
A bigger home comes with higher maintenance costs, higher utility bills, and higher landscaping costs. You may come to understand that your housing costs don’t give you many options to save for a rainy day. Trimming

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Selling Your Home: Setting the Right Price for Your Home.
Determining the right price to list your home can be tricky business. It is both an art and a science. Use these tips to arrive at a listing price more easily. The Pricing Dilemma
The trouble with pricing your home above its value isn't just that you might not end up getting that price. After all, you can always lower the price later, right? The real trouble is that the longer your home stays on the market, the more it loses its luster, and the more difficult it will be to

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Why Rent When You Can Buy a Home!
Tired of being a renter and getting what seems like a less than ideal living situation than you’d like? If you’ve ever thought of becoming a homeowner, now might be the time to start thinking seriously about the advantages of buying a house instead of renting. You might be surprised by what you stand to gain when you put your hard earned money to work for your future instead of making your landlord wealthier with each rent check. Buy a Home for What You’re Spending In Rent
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When You're Buying, Learn from the Other Person's Mistakes!
The process of buying a home can be both exciting and overwhelming. It’s filled with missteps that any new home buyer could fall prey to. You want to buy a home you love and can afford but the steps you take can prevent you from achieving this dream. Here are the 5 common mistakes first-time buyers often make and with advice on how you can avoid them. Failing to consider additional expenses
Many first-time buyers are forced to go into costly credit card debt simply because





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3 Reasons to Pick Quartz for Your Kitchen Remodel
3 Reasons to Pick Quartz for Your Kitchen Remodel





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Bring Ohm to Your Home with a Zen RoomZen Decorating for Peace, Relaxation and Atmosphere
Bring Ohm to Your Home with a Zen RoomZen Decorating for Peace, Relaxation and Atmosphere