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January 2017

3 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

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Making the decision to buy a home is never an easy one, especially if it is your first real estate purchase. In order to ensure you end up with the right home for your needs and budget, it is important you take your time and don’t rush into the process. For many people, the very idea of owning a home is a lifelong dream. Turning this dream into a reality takes years of hard work, determination, and saving. Read More

Make Moving Pets Easy on Everyone with These Tips

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Moving to a new home is both an exhilarating and stressful experience, regardless of how many people are involved and how far you are moving. When you add kids into the equation (as we discussed a couple of weeks back) or pets, the situation can become even more overwhelming. This is especially true during the hot summer months, as this time of year can be particularly tough on animals in general. As a responsible pet owner it is important that you do everything you can to ease your pet’s anxiety and help them get acclimated to their new environment as quickly as possible. Read More

What to Look for in a Neighborhood

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As if making the decision to buy a home isn’t difficult enough, there are numerous factors to consider before you make an actual offer on a home. Sure, there are likely a handful of features that you are looking for in your dream home — big backyard, finished basement, two-car garage, the list goes on — but one of the most important things to take into consideration is the neighborhood. You could very well have found that home that meets all your needs, only to realize that the neighborhood is less than ideal. Many people actually argue that picking the right neighborhood is more important than the house itself. Read More

Tips to Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal

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Curb appeal is the thing that gives your home that extra “umph” and is often what can make or break a home sale. Whether you are thinking about selling your home and packing up to start over in a new city, or simply want to make your home more attractive to friends, neighbors, and everyone in-between, there are a few quick and easy things you can do. Just like with many other aspects of our lives, first impressions matter. So when it comes to your home putting its best foot forward, it is absolutely imperative that you have great curb appeal. Read More