Crye Leike Executive Realty
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Sellers: How Flowers Can Liven Up Your Landscaping
Thinking about selling your home this spring? Take advantage of our real estate agents' secret weapon: flowers. Flowers instantly make a home look more inviting and attractive, significantly improving your chances of scoring that coveted high offer. Here are a few of the flowering plants that our agents recommend most for clients hoping to increase their home's curb appeal before selling.
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7 Reasons to Love Bowling Green, KY
Living in Bowling Green means you're never far from your next adventure, and countless local attractions ensure there's something here for every taste. Our real estate agents love Bowling Green, and we've got seven reasons you're sure to love the city, too.
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4 Tips Every Couple Needs to Know Before Buying a Home Together
Purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial investments people will make in a life. The stress of that fact alone can be a burden on any relationship when you are buying a home together.
Programs on networks like HGTV are always showing the happy couples who are buying their dream home, but what they don't show is the arguing and disagreements that are likely going on behind the scenes. Before you and your significant other find yourself at opposite ends of the home buying process, take a moment to review these helpful tips on keeping your relationship strong and sane.
1. Discuss your expectations
This seems simple enough, but you might be surprised with the differences you discover once you start discussing what you want in a home. Before you meet with a Realtor or start looking at
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5 Home Maintenance Fails New Homeowners Make
Owning a home for the very first time is an exciting accomplishment, but it's also a learning experience. Yo've just moved in, and now you need to figure out how to actually maintain the integrity of your home. As the seasons change, so will your maintenance needs. Keep reading to learn about the five common home maintenance fails you might be making throughout your first year of homeownership.
1. Letting the grass get too long
If you like in a community with an HOA, there are probably strict rules about keeping your grass short. If you don't keep your yard well-maintained, you could face possible fines, which shoul...
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How Much Can I Afford?
How much you can afford for a mortgage depends on many factors including how much money you have to put down, what type of loan you can get, how much your closing costs are and consideration of other expenses you need to cover.
Here's a few quick ways to estimate...
- How much can you borrow? Most lenders want your housing expenses (mortgage, plus taxes and insurance) to remain under 28% of your gross income. Calculate 28% of your gross monthly income to see what amount you have each month for this.
- How much cash do you have for a down payment? Wit ha conventional mortgage a buyer typically pays 20% of the purchase price up front. Most lenders will also let you put 10% down if you pay private mortgage insu...
