Life in a staged home may seem perfect to some, but there is plenty of work that goes into maintaining a perfect house. With each room comes a set of responsibilities that ultimately contribute to maintaining that immaculate appearance Home staging tips often touch on one important point: You have to be prepared to maintain…
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When it comes to a real estate transaction like buying a home, a lot of important paperwork needs to be completed before you can call a home yours. One of these important pieces of paperwork is a purchase and sale agreement. To help you navigate this document, we’ll go over what a purchase and sale…
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If you’re a long-time homeowner whose home just isn’t measuring up to all your needs and wants anymore, you could consider adding on to the home you love instead of abandoning it altogether. If you’re considering adding on to your home, congrats! But before you schedule an oh-so-gratifying demolition day, consider a few things first.…
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In the process of moving into a new home? Well, don’t forget to christen your new space with a housewarming party! We know, we know, the last thing you may feel like doing when you’re in the middle of unpacking boxes and setting up your new home is entertaining. But you may be pleasantly surprised…
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Need to declutter? Anytime is the perfect time for getting rid of all the unnecessary stuff that accumulates in your home. How does it manage to pile up? Didn’t you just do this last year? Maybe you should just throw it all away—for good. In fact, that’s what a lot of people are doing now.…
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Arguments, disagreements, even confrontation? When a couple is selling a home, it is possible that they may face all three. However, we’re not talking about the usual stressful situations that can occur between partners when it comes to the home sale process. As if selling your home wasn’t cause enough for a little uneasiness, what…
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The status of a listing conveys information about the availability of a property. The listing agent is responsible for entering and maintaining the appropriate status into their Multiple Listing Service (MLS) Types of status can vary depending on the MLS, but in general there are five types: Active – The property is available for sale…
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How exciting! You found the home you want and got it under contract. The inspection is done, your financing is approved and the closing date is set. Now what? It can be overwhelming to think about the packing and moving, especially when there are some things to consider at the new home. Here is a…
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Homes can have safety issues that aren’t always obvious — problems that could endanger you and your family. Fortunately, doing an annual safety audit of your property can help identify some of these hazards and allow you to remedy them before they cause larger problems. It may also help you to avoid using your home…
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What are the first things that come to mind when you decide to make some home improvements? Painting? Flooring? New fixtures? Possibly a new deck, or enclosing a patio? You may think of these things in the hopes that your property value will increase more than the cost of these improvements. And you should! But…
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