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Four Ways to a Higher Credit Score
Improving your credit can take time, often many months. But there are some things you can do to raise your credit score quickly, even if only by a few points.
Pay Bills on Time
Payment history is the most important factor in FICO scores, accounting for up to 35 percent of a credit score. Paying your bills on time—regardless of whether it's a credit card bill or a utility bill—can significantly improve your score.
Late payments stay on a credit report for seven years. The longer ago they happened, the less they affect credit scores. If a bill goes unpaid long enough, the debt can be sold to a collections agency and will get reported to credi...
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COVID-19 Update From Century 21 American Homes
There is no higher priority to our entire Century 21 American Homes Family than the safety of our employees, agents, clients and their families.
We are following the CDC on the steps we can take to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
In additional to federal and local government guidelines and recommendations we have also taken the following measures:
- Rescheduling certain events including our Heart of American Homes annual community fundraiser
- Suspending in person sales meetings, training, and company gatherings for 30 days in all offices. As an alternative virt...
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For a Safer Home: How to Clean Your Dryer Vents
You may think you have all the bases covered when it comes to fire safety at home, but have you considered your clothes dryer?
Clothes dryers are responsible for nearly 15,000 house fires each year, and according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the leading cause of dryer fires is a build-up of lint in the system. While you may be vigilant about cleaning your dryer's lint trap, it's also critical to take care of your dryer's vent system as well. Here's how to do it in 10 steps, courtesy of Erie Insurance:
1. Buy a dryer cleaning kit. You can typically purchase a dryer cleaning kit from a home improvement store for under $50. The...
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4 Things That Shouldn't Worry You When Buying a Fixer-Upper
Gauging a potential fixer-upper is a complicated undertaking that requires experience, knowledge and good judgment to know the difference between a serious fault and a cosmetic flaw.
There are many different things that you should look at and consider when buying a fixer-upper; however, there will likely be several obvious problems that you don't need to worry about too much:
Ugly Paint and Siding
Even the most hideous paint or siding can be removed. Most fixer-uppers have exterior issues, so buyers expect to redo a lot of the outside of the house in the months or years after the purchase. As long as the wood supporting the walls, windows and...
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7 ways to boost your home's curb appeal
(BPT) - Whether you're looking to sell your home soon or you just want to boost your investment, improving your home's curb appeal is the best way to increase its value. Another upside of working on your property? The enjoyment and sense of pride after you complete each project. Here are seven ways you can make your home look great that also increase your property's value. 1. Conquer the yardwork
