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Posted in Buying Tips, Tips and Ideas on 1 June 2010
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or, before you buy a house: beware!
Buying your first home is an exciting time. You’ve saved money, you’ve decided where you want to live and you’re ready to take the plunge into a big commitment that will give you rewards for years to come!
But buying your first home is also a scary time, filled with new experiences and unknowns. To help take some of the guess work out of the equation, welcome to a post filled with information new home owners wish they’d known!
If you’re planning to buy a home in the near future, pay attention! [...more...]
Posted in Buying Tips, Tips and Ideas on 25 May 2010
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As part of a special feature at the Buy Owner Blog, we’ll be highlighting cities throughout the nation, profiling their attractions and conveniences, as well as pointing out some currently for-sale homes in the area!
Today’s City: Naperville, IL
Consistently ranked as one of the top places for living and working, Naperville is a southwestern Chicago suburb you’ll love to call home.
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Posted in Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas on 24 May 2010
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According to an article in the Lansing State Journal last month, the most important home improvements you can make are in the kitchen and the bathrooms. Not only do renovations to these spaces improve your enjoyment of your home, but they also increase your home’s value. Often, sellers will recoup most of the renovation investments in a higher selling price!
Here are some suggestions offered by interior designer Elizabeth Falconer, who was interviewed for the Lansing State Journal article:
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Posted in Buying Tips, Regional Info on 18 May 2010
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As part of a special feature at the Buy Owner Blog, we’ll be highlighting cities throughout the nation, profiling their attractions and conveniences, as well as pointing out some currently for-sale homes in the area!
Nicknamed “Our Gateway to the Gulf,” Port Richey has long been a top destination for fishing and trapping, set right on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico. Less than an hour from Tampa, this city puts the sights and sounds of not just Tampa but also Saint Petersburg/Clearwater at your fingertips. From major shopping and dining to gorgeous white sandy beaches, you’ll be near it all in this community. [...more...]
Posted in Market News, Tips and Ideas on 13 May 2010
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According to a recent article in the Miami Herald, Florida real estate has hit its bottom. [...]
Posted in Selling Tips, Tips and Ideas on 10 May 2010
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When you’re trying to sell your home, you want to get it in top condition. This can include staging, making energy-saving improvements and fixing anything that’s broken. But what should you do if you’re not especially, well, good at those kinds of things?
How can a non-handy homeowner get his or her property ready for sale? Are there easy-enough-for-anyone improvements to work on? Absolutely. Here are a few ideas:
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Posted in Home Improvement, Tips and Ideas on 30 April 2010
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With May just around the corner, there’s never been a better time to spruce up your home! Take a cue from your bright and thriving surroundings, and freshen up! [...]
Posted in Market News, Tips and Ideas on 15 April 2010
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According to a recent article in the Orlando Sentinel, staging has changed. Today it’s all about cleaning out, depersonalizing and making a home move-in-ready. [...]
Posted in Market News, Tips and Ideas on 7 April 2010
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The month of March brought good news to the real estate market, inspiring hope in sellers. [...]
Posted in Buying Tips, Tips and Ideas on 6 April 2010
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If you’re thinking of buying a home these days, particularly if it’s your first home, you’re probably a little nervous. Becoming a homeowner is a big commitment! So along with all the excitement of owning your own place (and the undeniable benefits of doing so), it’s only natural to feel some anxiety.
How can you know when you’re ready? Ideally, you are ready to buy when you’ve:
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