How To Prepare Now to Buy a Home Later This Year
Buying a home takes a lot of preparation and planning. It’s important to get your finances in order and other tasks done before you even start house hunting! Keep in mind that this early stage of the buying process doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time on your part even before we start working together. That way when you are ready to make your move, you confidently move forward to make that new home you just saw YOURS.
The only way that can happen smoothly is if you do your homework first, so start prepping and planning now if you want to buy a home in the months ahead or even a year from now.
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Why Even Your Home May Need Flood Insurance
Don’t make flood insurance an afterthought!
Even if you don’t live near the water or your home is not on a floodplain, you could be making a costly mistake if you don’t have the correct coverage.
Most standard homeowner’s insurance policies don’t include flood protection, but a “low-risk” home could be hit with damage from flooding and you’ll get no compensation for it if you’re not protected.
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Celebrate Earth Day - 8 Ways to Save Energy At Home
With Earth Day around the corner on April 22nd, I’ve been thinking a lot about how we can make our homes more “green.”
We’ve all come a long way since Earth Day started back in 1970, whether it’s being better about recycling at home or seeking out more eco-friendly products for purchases, and even adding solar panels to the roofs of our homes.
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Waiting to Sell After the Holidays? How to Start Prepping Now to Be Ready!
If you’re thinking of listing your home after the holidays so you can ring in the New Year in your current home, that’s completely understandable.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t be productive and start preparing your home so you’ll be all set to put out that “For Sale” sign when you’re ready.
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Yes, You Can Sell Your Home Over the Holidays
With the upcoming holidays you’re most likely thinking more about food and family gatherings than putting your home on the market.
Most sellers will wait for the frenzy of the spring selling season, but sometimes you don’t have a choice of when you need to move or put your home on the market.
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Holiday Safety Tips for You and Your Home
It’s that time of year when the “hustle and bustle” of the holidays begins in full force. You may feel like your to-do lists for decorating, shopping, and baking will never end! Whether you own your home or currently rent, now is the time to make sure you’re prepared and aware of any unique hazards that tend to come up at this time of year.
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Beat the Crazy Spring Market–Buy or Sell Your Home During the Holidays
You may be gearing up for the busy holiday season – hanging decorations, buying gifts, baking cookies — but may think that buying or selling a home right now is not good timing. Think again!
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It’s Time To Winterize Your Home – Don’t Delay!
Winter maintenance can prevent severe damage to your home and can make your home more energy-efficient, saving you money over the long term. Take the time to make sure the interior and exterior of your home is ready for any harsh weather ahead – snow or ice storms.
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How To Overcome Higher Interest Rates As A Buyer
Yes, interest rates are higher than they’ve been in years. But should higher rates prevent you from moving forward with buying a home?
Maybe, maybe not.
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Selling Your Home in a Changing Housing Market
Here’s what you need to know about the current state of the housing market in our area, especially if you or anyone you know has been thinking of selling a home.
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