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Posted on 08/27/2020

Avoid Some of the Usual Pitfalls of Moving

Moving to a new home can definitely be labor intensive, but there are plenty of ways to make it easier and less stressful. Creating a priority list of things to do before the moving truck arrives can help ensure that you won't forget important details. If you've chosen a service-oriented moving company, they should provide you with information --...

What You Need To Know About Moving

Save Money On Moving

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Posted on 08/20/2020

Remodeling with a Larger Budget: Expanding Your Kitchen

Image by ElasticComputeFarm from Pixabay Your house is perfect except for one thing: The kitchen is not even close to being large enough. Those who love to entertain and cook will probably agree that even a 15-foot wide by 20-foot long kitchen isn’t large enough, especially if you don’t have an open floor plan. Once you decide how...

Home Renovations

Kitchen Remodel

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Posted on 08/13/2020

Is a Home Inspection Really Necessary?

Photo by La Miko from Pexels In a seller's market, buyers often wonder how they can edge out other interested parties and make their offer more appealing. There is often the tendency to forgo some protections that homebuyers have on their side in an effort to make things easier for the seller. One of these might be the...

Home Inspection

Inspections

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Posted on 08/06/2020

Decorating with Natural Elements

Photo by Jordan Whitt on Unsplash The outdoors has a unique and beautiful palette that can inspire and relax you. Whether you are a nature lover, or just enjoy its beauty from afar, you can bring that outdoor feeling into your home to brighten it up and give it a more earthy appeal. Looking for a few ways...

Decorating

Interior Decorating

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Posted on 07/30/2020

Where Should You Buy a Second Residence?

Purchasing a second home should be a fun, exciting experience. Yet homebuyers who fail to consider where they want to pursue a second residence may struggle to achieve their desired results. If you know you want to buy a second home, it often helps to narrow your house search to residences in a select group of cities and towns....

Second Home

Buying A Home

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Posted on 07/23/2020

How to Add Insulation to Your Home

Image by Lutz Peter from Pixabay Insulation keeps you warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer by reducing either heat coming in or escaping from your home. You might think that adequately insulating a home would be part of the home-building process. But since many new homebuyers don't consider insulation when buying, many home builders only...

Attic

Home Improvement

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Posted on 07/16/2020

How Should Interest Rates Influence When You Buy?

Photo by Doubletree Studio via Shutterstock Interest rates rise in correlation to inflation and other economic activity. When that happens, it can increase housing costs. But the question is, should it prompt you to buy sooner than you’re ready? The Right Time Is Now In real estate, the right time is always now for someone. Is it the...

Mortgage

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Posted on 07/09/2020

Living in an HOA Managed Community

Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay As more and more planned communities are being constructed along Florida's East Coast from Jacksonville to Miami, the number of Homeowners' Associations (HOAs) are growing exponentially. HOAs are a group of owners charged with creating and enforcing guidelines for the community, working in the common interests of the owners, and manage and maintain...

Homeowners Association

Community

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Posted on 07/02/2020

Pitfalls to Watch out for When Buying a Foreclosed Home

Photo by Alex D'Alessio on Unsplash Purchasing a foreclosure property is a great opportunity to own a home at an extremely affordable price. While many people successfully buy foreclosed homes and are happy with their decision, before making this large financial commitment, it’s a good idea to understand what you might be walking into—before you buy. Homeowner Left...

Foreclosure

Buying A Foreclosure

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Posted on 06/25/2020

Buying Your First Home in 2020? 4 Ways to Prepare

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Buying a house can be complicated. Before you can get started, you must know how much money you can spend, what kind of house you're looking for, what kind of house you can afford in your area and other factors. This is a good time to get started! Below are four concrete...

Buyer

Buyer Tips

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Posted on 06/18/2020

How to Deal with Identity Theft

Photo by Brian A Jackson via Shutterstock Identity theft is an issue that has become more common since the digital age has bristled and bloomed. Many people are victims of phishing scams – an online predator steals your identity by impersonating a respectable institution and takes your sensitive information, financial information being stolen from non-secured sites, hacking or...

Credit

Fraud

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Posted on 06/11/2020

What Attracts Buyers to South Florida Real Estate

Photo by Josh G on Unsplash South Florida is a haven for both domestic and international homebuyers. The region has many features that make it especially attractive to the latter market. Here are just a few of the region’s highlights that draw in homebuyers from all over the world. World-Class Climate and Scenery South Florida’s climate is certainly...

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