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03/15/2022

Got your eye on that new subdivision in town? Should you be one of the first to buy or wait until the neighborhood is nearly complete? Here’s a look at the pros and cons of each scenario.

Buying a brand new home has a strong appeal -- everything is crisp and new and under warranty. But what about the timing of that new purchase? Is it wise to be among the first homeowners in a new subdivision or should you hold back and wait to buy one of the last houses available in a neighborhood?

03/13/2022

If your yard is looking a little lackluster after the winter, you should read this article - your shrubs and flowers will thank you.

Healthy flowers and shrubs depend on good soil and plenty of water. But not doing enough if you don't add a three- to four-inch layer of quality mulch.

03/12/2022

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03/10/2022

Moving with children is difficult. Here are four ways to reduce their anxiety and manage yours at the same time.

Pulling up stakes and moving is stressful. Add kids to the mix, and your stress levels may be off the charts. Look at it from a child’s point of view. You’re asking them to leave their home, their schools and their friends. Pave the way for an easy transition by following these four tips. Prepar...

03/08/2022

Your home is your castle, right? But only to a certain extent. Protect your property by learning key legal terms and how they impact your purchase.

When you buy a home you may expect that you have complete freedom to do what you want with the property, that’s likely not the case. You will probably discover an encumbrance, or limitation, legally imposed upon you regarding its use. In other words, an encumbrance is any claim or interest held by...

03/06/2022

What role does gender play in home finances? Find out if it’s men or women who are quicker to take a risk.

Stereotypes aside, men and women think differently when it comes to home finances and debt. Who is more careful with money? Who is the bigger risk taker? Take a look at some numbers. Who takes on more debt? Women tend to take on less overall debt than men, according to a 2014 Bankrate.com article ex...

03/05/2022

What goes into building the inside walls of a home? Here’s a quick lesson for homeowners.

Many structural components make up a house, but three are arguably the most important: the foundation, the walls and the roof. Everything else depends on those three. Walls stand on the foundation and support the roof. Here’s what you need to know to be an informed homeowner. Materials. Wall frame...

03/03/2022

Here are some easy things you can do to help maximize your home appraisal value.

Congratulations! You have a contract on your house, at or near your asking price, and your buyer is in the midst of the mortgage approval process. The deal is not totally closed, however, until a few important milestones are met. One of the most crucial is that your home appraise high enough to meet...

03/01/2022

Follow these rules of real estate etiquette for a smooth home buying transaction.

When shopping for a home, potential buyers can make things easier on themselves — and sellers — by following certain rules of real estate etiquette. Take a look. Have your money in order. Make sure your finances are in tip-top shape. Resolve any unpaid bills that could be dinging your credit. Se...