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3 Starter Tips for Throwing a Fun Pool Party
Pool owners often love to invite friends, family and neighbors over for a seasonal splash. When planning your own pool party, consider the following tips.
Clean your space. When it comes to a pool party, it's important to start with the basics. Make sure that your pool is working and clean. If there are leaves or other debris on the bottom, use the skimmer to get them out or, if you're feeling adventurous, dive in yourself and grab them. Double check that your filter, heater, and any other accessories are running smoothly at least a day or two before your party. These are problems that will need at least a full day to solve, so you definitely don't want to run into them the day of. Following the pool area, ensure that your yard is straightened up. You can start by making sure outdoor furniture is all set to perfection, your lawn...
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When Selling Your Home (or Just Enjoying It), Lawns Matter
According to recent research from the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP), 81 percent of all Americans have a lawn, and a majority—79 percent—say that a lawn is an important feature when renting or buying a home. Respondents to the NALP survey ranked a nice size yard second behind a renovated kitchen when asked to prioritize home features.
And for millennials, a good-sized lawn was actually the No. 1 priority, with 82 percent reporting that having a lawn is important when renting or buying a home (compared to 81 percent of Gen Xers and 77 percent of baby boomers).
Apparently, respondents value lawns for good reason: they use them regularly. According to the survey:
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Looking to Buy Your First Home? Settle These Things First
Very few events in your life are going to be as exciting as purchasing a home, but first-time buyers need to remember that this process can be very complicated. Well before you make an offer on a home, you will need to carry out a few important tasks:
Narrow Down the Location
Finding a great neighborhood can be quite challenging, and you don't want to bid on a beautiful home in the wrong location. After you've narrowed your search to a few specific neighborhoods, you should try to visit those areas during different times of the day. You also need to speak with some of the homeowners and neighbors about the pros and cons of those areas.
Get Pre-Approved
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Don't Make These Mistakes When Shopping for a Home
There's no doubt about it, buying a home is one of the biggest - if not the biggest - decisions you will make in your lifetime, both on a financial and emotional level.
Between the stress that's often involved and the copious amounts of information you're suddenly taking in, it's no wonder that your decision-making process can get muddled during the home-search process. Be aware of these five common mistakes people often make when buying a home so that you can learn to avoid them:
Working without a real estate professional. You might be tempted to save money and go it alone, especially with the lure of websites that make it seem very simple, but buying a home is not li...
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4 Easy Staging Tips You Haven't Thought About
Selling can be overwhelming. You're packing everything up, trying to
make the house look pristine when all around you is what feels like
chaos. Since buyers want that great first impression, you know it's
important to declutter—often that means cleaning until your home looks
like it's never been lived in. And while you're rushing around, trying
to find a new place for your items, it may seem like an impossible task.
Take a breather—it's actually easier than you think. Here are four staging tips that are so easy they may not have even crossed your mind:
Decorate for the potential buyer. You know who this is because you were once this person! If you're in a starter home neighb...