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Home Repairs That Can Save a Sale

Home Repairs That Can Save a Sale Sellers whose homes aren’t in tip-top shape may need to spend extra money or put in a little elbow grease to get their properties in market-ready condition. But what are the most important repair or maintenance tasks that support a higher asking price? “Smaller and less expensive updates …

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Home Owners and DIY Projects

Home Owners and DIY Projects Many homeowners are attracted to do-it-yourself home projects, particularly members of younger generations, according to the National Association of REALTORS®’ “2019 Remodeling Impact Report: DIY.” In fact, homeowners may even be happier when they DIY than when they hire a professional to handle a project. Homeowners reported a “joy score” of 9.9 for …

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How to prepare your house to sell

How to prepare your house to sell Tips for preparing your house to sell:   1 – De-clutter: donate it, dump it or store it. 2 – De-personalize: Remove family photos, personal memorabilia, keepsakes, etc. 3 – Remove furniture: Create the feeling of space, especially if square footage is limited. 4 – Clean your house: …

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HOT for 2019 – Single-Family Rentals

HOT for 2019 – Single-Family Rentals The single-family rental market has become big business and now compromises the largest source of rental housing in the U.S., according to a new white paper from Freddie Mac. Single-family rentals make up about half of the overall rental market, and it is the single largest segment of the …

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Home building Concerns

Home building Concerns Most people have never gone through the home building process and aren’t sure what to expect. They want to know how much it will cost, how long it will take, and how much work they will have to do. Lynn Tribon, director of market development for custom home builder Adair Homes, says …

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Selling Myths Your Clients Believe

Selling Myths Your Clients Believe Home buyers and sellers may have false assumptions about the real estate transaction process, believing in myths that could rob them of a purchase opportunity or keep them from selling for more money. Leaders of the Orlando Regional REALTOR® Association culled the top myths consumers fall for. 1. The longer …

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Popular Cities for Millennials

Popular Cities for Millennials Millennials are choosing to plant roots in Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, and Pittsburgh at higher rates than in any other of the nation’s 50 largest metro areas, according to a new report by online marketplace LendingTree, which analyzed mortgage requests from January to November. “While millennials are often stereotyped as adolescents, …

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Keep Your Home Safe During the Holidays

Keep Your Home Safe During the Holidays While people focus on spending time with family and friends, shopping for gifts, and traveling during the holiday season, it’s also important for them to pay attention to keeping their homes safe. Without putting a damper on the holiday spirit, here are some simple precautions from Brian Collins, a writer …

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States That Grew the Most This Year

States That Grew the Most This Year More Americans are moving to the West, according to newly released figures from the U.S. Census Bureau. Half of the fastest-growing states are all in the western part of the U.S.—however, Texas and Florida did nab the number one and two spots on the Census Bureau’s list for …

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Need a Credit Score Boost

Need a Credit Score Boost Millions of consumers may soon see a boost to their credit scores, which could help when applying for a mortgage. One of the largest credit-reporting firms in the U.S., Experian PLC, announced it will give consumers the option to have their cellphone and utility payments factored into their credit scores …

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Discover the affordability of Home Ownership with a HomeReady Mortgage

Discover the affordability of Home Ownership with a HomeReady Mortgage For those with modest savings, a HomeReady Mortgage can be a great option.  Thanks to features like a down payment as low as 3%, you are closer to home ownership more so than ever before. Whether you’re a first time home buyer, a repeat buyer …

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