Simple Ways to Reduce Your Energy Bill

One thing many first-time homebuyers are surprised to discover is the increase in their monthly energy bill. It takes significantly more juice to cool and power a home than it does an apartment, and that fact is written in black and white on your monthly bill. What you may not know is there are several ways to reduce your monthly …

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Moving into a New Home with Pets

Owning a pet can bring you a great deal of happiness and comfort, but it can also make some things more difficult. Moving into a new home is definitely more challenging with pets. Many pets have a hard time adjusting to new environments, and it’s important to plan for this possibility as early as possible. If you are a pet …

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Essential Tips for Creating a Home Office

With more people than ever having the ability to telecommute or work from home, setting up a home office is essential. A home office is a great way to utilize an unused room, and create a suitable space to work from. But setting up a home office requires more than just a desk and a door. Here are some tips …

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Pricing Your Home Higher to Sell Faster

In the past, I’ve written about the importance of pricing your home to a reasonable market value. And while that is still good advice, it is not the only way to go. In competitive markets, many people opt to price their homes higher in order to sell faster. This may seem counterintuitive, but there are many reasons this could be …

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Staying Safe When Selling your Home

“Safety first” is one of the most important rules to live by, especially when selling a home. You are inviting dozens of strangers into your home, which is enough to make some people uncomfortable. In the spirt of staying safe when selling your home, I’ve put together some safety guidelines that will help protect you and potential buyers. Remove Personal …

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What to Bring to an Open House

When you are trying to buy a home, you are probably on a constant lookout for open houses and home viewings. Sometimes you may discover one that looks appealing at the last minute. Before you rush out the door to look at your potential new home, make sure you bring the following essential items. A Camera This is one of …

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Why Millennials Should Buy Homes in 2015

It’s been said time and time again: Millennials are not interested in buying homes. But we have slowly started to see this myth unravel, with more 23-34 year olds entering the housing market. Most experts agree that 2015 looks to be the year millennials finally flock to home ownership. If you find yourself in this group, and feel the call …

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Tips for Pricing Your Home

Once you have decided to sell your home and move on, determining a fair price for the home can be a challenge. You have no doubt developed an emotional attachment to the home, and may have even put a considerable amount of money into upgrades. How can you look past these factors to determine a reasonable price? I’ve put together …

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Staying Organized While House Hunting

Between visiting open houses, making sure your paperwork is in order and trying to manage your daily life, buying a home can be overwhelming. The key to keeping your sanity during this time is staying organized. If you are on the hunt for a new home, consider these tips to stay organized and on top of things. Prioritize Before you …

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Tips for Staging Your Home

When selling a home, setting the stage for potential buyers is one of the most important things you can do. It can also be tricky if you do not know how to properly prepare a home for staging. When preparing for an open house, make sure to keep these tips in mind to give your home the maximum appeal for …

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