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Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 7 August 2009
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One of the keys to obtaining an open, flowing floor plan and a sense of unity in your home is to create a cohesive design. [...]
Posted in Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas on 22 June 2009
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We’ve talked a lot about preparing your house for a sale, covering everything from how to Increase Your Home’s Value to the Top 10 Home Staging Tips. But what if your house needs a lot of work? How do you decide whether it’s worth it to fix it up or if you should just put your property on the market as is?
- First of all, you should have a thorough inspection of your home to find out what really needs to be fixed. Figure out how much you could get for your home as is, and then figure out how much you could get after fixing it up. Comparing the before and after price will help you decide if it’s worth it to make the repairs.
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Posted in Buying Tips, Tips and Ideas on 27 May 2009
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A common dilemma new homeowners deal with is whether to buy or rent their new homes. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. Renting doesn’t give you the freedoms that come with buying a home, while buying involves a greater commitment than renting does. But the truth is, if you can afford to, you should almost always buy, as the benefits of buying a home outweigh the benefits of renting a home.
Why Buy
• Perhaps the biggest benefit of owning your own home is just that. You own your own home!
• You’ll have the freedom to decorate it however you would like and do with it whatever you wish.
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Posted in Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas on 30 March 2009
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According to statistics, spring is the busiest season for home sales. It makes sense that spring is considered the best time to sell your home: the grass is green, the flowers are in bloom. All the elements have aligned to accentuate your property’s beauty and make it as appealing as possible. But even though spring may be known as a prime selling season, you can still use all the help you can get when trying to sell your home. Here are three tips for selling your home in the spring:
Clean
When you think of spring, probably one of the first things that comes to mind is spring cleaning.
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Posted in Buying Tips, Tips and Ideas on 24 February 2009
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After you’ve found and purchased the right home for you, it’s time to move in. Are you ready? Although an estimated 42 million people move each year, this transitioning process still ranks as one of the most stressful life events we go through. The often-tedious process of organizing, packing, transporting, unpacking, reorganizing and moving into a new residence can be overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be.
Here are 10 tricks to making the moving process as stress-free and as painless as possible:
1. The first step is to plan ahead. Make a list of everything you will need to do, from calling the movers to packing an overnight bag. Making a detailed list will spare you a lot of stress later on.
2. Declutter and hold a garage sale to get rid of anything you don’t need or want anymore. The less stuff you have to worry about taking with you, the easier the move will be.
3. Make sure you have plenty of supplies on hand. Of course you’ll need tons of boxes. You may also need bubble wrap, packing tape, scissors, markers, rags/paper towels and cleaning supplies.
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Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 13 February 2009
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Even if your home feels small, you can create the illusion of space simple by working with what you’ve got. Here’s how!
Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 16 January 2009
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Just because the holidays are over, it doesn’t mean you’re done entertaining. Here are a few tips for entertaining after the holidays. [...]
Posted in Green Living, Tips and Ideas on 3 December 2008
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The average American moves 11.7 times. Just think of the impact we could make on the planet if all moves were done in a green-conscious way! [...]
Posted in Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas on 1 December 2008
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Property zoning may seem confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. Before we get into the different types of zoning, you might first be wondering what the purpose of zoning is. Your property must be zoned so that the local government can control the development of the land and the types of uses for various properties for the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. In other words, zoning specifies what kinds of homes and businesses can exist in certain areas. And basically, it’s just a necessity for every property owner.
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Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 23 October 2008
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It’s been said that first impressions stick. At a job interview, on a date. So why wouldn’t the same go for houses? I’m not talking about curb appeal, although that’s certainly important. What I’m talking about is the first thing you see when you enter a room, actually, even before you enter the room. It’s [...]
