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What You Need to Know Before Selling Your Home This Winter
Traditionally, the real estate market tends to slow down during the winter months. As we all know though, 2020 is far from a traditional year and it looks like the housing market will continue to thrive through the season!
Mortgage rates and housing inventory are both considerably low, which creates a competitive seller's market with pent up buyer's demand. This combination makes for a fast-paced market no matter what season it is. Keep reading to find out how to prep your home to sell this winter.
Make your home move-in ready
Houses are being snatched off the market quickly, and your home might not sell as fast as the others...
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Fall Home Maintenance Guide: 7 Things You Should do Before the Cold Hits
Not to be a dramatic, but winter is coming. We've had a relatively warm fall so far in the South, but it's time to winterize your home before the first frost sets in.
1. Check doors and windows for leaks
When the cool breeze starts to make its way through the cracks in your home, it can cause moisture to build up and can do some serious damage. It is always a good idea to seal any cracks or leaks that you may have on your window frames, door frames, trim and siding. .Your heat bill will also thank you for doing this!
2. Clean the fireplace and chimney
Ensuring that your fireplace and chimney are clear of any unwanted debris and creosote build up is the best way to prevent a potential house fire. You can always clean a chimney yourself if you are comfortable with doing so, but it is s...
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Should Veterans Ever Make a Down Payment?
VA loans have amazing benefits for veterans.
Rightfully so, our nation's heroes deserve easy access to financing a brand new home.
One of the benefits of being approved for a VA loan is the lack of a down payment requirement.
Veterans do not have to make a down payment, which is great since a lot of people struggle with saving up for a new home.
However, are there benefits to making a down payment?
Should veterans ever consider this option?
Any veteran that wants to lower their funding fee can make a down payment.
This is simply a one-time fee used to lower the cost that U.S. taxpayers have to make to fujnd the VA loan program.
By not making a down payment, the funding...
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5 Simple Tasks to Quickly Organize Your Home
It doesn't take long for our homes to become unorganized. Every time you pin another takeout menu to the fridge, throw an old sweater in the back of a closet, or put a half-dead marker back in a drawer, you are just acquiring more and more clutter. Here are 5 easy tasks you can complete in no time to keep your home feeling fresh and organized.
1. Clean out junk drawer
You'd be lying to yourself if you think this doesn't need to be taken care of. We all have that one, or maybe even two (oops), drawers in...
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5 Things Every Pet Owner needs to do Before Selling Their Home
Millions of homeowners share their house with dogs, cats, reptiles, fish, hamsters, birds and many other types of or world's finest creatures. We all love our pets dearly, but when it comes to selling your home, it is best to keep pet exposure to a minimum. Here are five things that you should do it you are a pet-owner who is ready to put their home on the market:
1. Relocate pets during showings
If you are not at your home during showings, then there is no reason for your pets to be their either. I know it is hard to believe, but some people might not love your animals as much as you do.
The easiest way tp allow a buyer to focus on the beauty of your home is by eliminating any distractions, and pets happen to be one of those distractions. You don't want a buyer to open a closet and be surprised by a cat sleeping on the...
