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10 Easy Home Improvements to Make on Your Fixer Upper
There is something awesome about buying a fixer upper and doing the renovations yourself. Some people fix them up a bit at a time, using cash as they have it available. If you want to make a big impact by doing small things, here are 10 things you need to include.
1. Change Out the Lighting
Nothing says outdated like an old-fashioned gold chandelier. Lighting is something that can be updated easily and won't cost a bunch of money. It is one of the smallest things you can do that will have the biggest impact.
2. Paint
There is an old saying: "If a barn needs to be painted, slap some paint on it." You will be amazed at what some paint can do to your home. A new hue can cover imperfections and give the room the blast of color it needs. Forget drab, white walls that are...
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Know Your Real Estate: 5 Researching Tips for Homebuyers
Being a first-time homebuyer can be an intimidating prospect; it seems like there's so much to learn! The process doesn't get less challenging the second or third time around. Here are five tips to help you research and prepare for your next home-buying experience.
Location, Location, Location
It's a cliché but it's true: location really is the most important part of the real estate equation. However, the right location isn't the same for everyone. Take your family's priorities into account and know where you would buy a home and where you would not. Try to be flexible; if you're longing for a place with a yard, then a balcony might not cut it—however, a roof deck might! Always look for the exception to the rule. It's also a good idea to compare home prices around the home that you're considering. This wi...
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When it Comes to Homeownership Decisions, Pets Rule
A lot goes into the decision to buy, sell or remodel a home. After all, this is one of the most significant investments of your lifetime, so there are a lot of factors to be weighed and considered...including how happy your pet will be.
Yes, you read that right. In fact, 81 percent of respondents to a recent report from the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), reported that animal-related considerations play a role in determining their next living situations. In 2016, 61 percent of U.S. households either have a pet or plan to get one in the future, so it stands to reason that our animal companions will play a significant role in our housing decisions for the foreseeable future.
According to NAR's 2017 Animal House: Remodeling Impact report, 99 percent of pet owners said they consider their animal part of the family, and 89 percent of those s...
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Snow Emergency Numbers & Red Cross Links
With a winter storm approaching our region late tonight into tomorrow -- a Blizzard Warning is in effect from late Monday night through late Tuesday night, with heaviest snow expected Tuesday morning/afternoon. Accumulations of 2-4" per hour are likely with total accumulation expected to be from 12-18." Wind speeds will be 20-30 mph with gusts of 35-50 mph. During the storm, it is expected that travel will be almost impossible (and not recommended) and it's likely most businesses and schools will be closed.
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5 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
(TNS)—You've decided to go for it. You know mortgage rates are enticingly low.
Buying a home can be thrilling and nerve-wracking at the same time, especially for first-time homebuyers. It's difficult to know exactly what to expect.
Take these five steps to make the process go more smoothly.
Check Your Credit
Your credit score is among the most important factors when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage.
"In addition, the standards are higher in terms of what score you need and how it affects the cost of the loan," says Mike Winesburg, formerly a mortgage planner in Wheeling, W. Va.
Scour your credit reports for mistakes, unpaid accounts or collection accounts.
Just because you pay everything on time every month doesn't mean your credit is stellar. The amount of credit you're using relative to your available credi...