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What You Should Know Before Buying a Foreclosed Home
By Katie Wainman | August 18, 2020
When a home is in foreclosure, it means that the bank that lent the initial mortgage now owns the home. A home can be in foreclosure for a few different reasons, such as the owner being unable to make mortgage payments or maintenance issues that are too expensive to repair and make a home unlivable. For buyers, it is important ot become familiar with the foreclosure process, as it can differ quite a bit from purchasing a regular home. Here is what you need to know about foreclosures:
Pricing:
Foreclosures are generally listed at a lower price than other homes for sale in an area. This is what often brings the appeal to buyers and. can be a...
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4 Ways to Manage Home Selling Stress
By Katie Wainman | August 4, 2020
It is no secret that we are currently living in uneasy times. 2020 keeps placing hurdles in front of us and it can be hard to keep up. Despite these obstacles, we have learned that the real estate market is still going strong. Inventory is low, but the demand for housing is high, meaning that it is actually a great time to sell!
Although it is a sellers market, we understand that selling a home can come with an abundance of unwanted stress. Navigating the real estate world can be tricky, but you do not have to do it alone and the reward often outweighs the hardships. Here are four ways you can easily manage the pesky burdens that come with selling a home.
1. Choose the right agent...
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6 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Home Office
By Katie Wainman | July 29, 2020
It has been about six months since thousands of people around the world had to vacate their offices to start working form home. At this point, it is still unknown when many people will be able to go back to work, or if they will be working from home permanently. This means that the makeshift home office you created in the first month of quarantine might be ready for an upgrade. If you are going to be working from home indefinitely, you might as well be comfortable and try to make the best of your situation. Here are some tips to make your home office the best it can be!
1. Surround yourself with things you love
Thi...
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Hide These 5 Things Before Your Next Home Showing
By Katie Wainman | July 14, 2020
When you put your home on the market, you are preparing yourself for a new phase of life. This means it is time to pack up your personal belongings and create an environment that is welcoming to potential buyers.
When people think of staging a home, they often think about what needs to be added to it. However, sometimes it is more important to think about what needs to be taken away. No buyer wants to step into a home and not be able to imagine it being their own. Here are five things that have to go before you show your home:
1. Displayed Collectibles
Collections can be really cool and maybe people love to see your. vinyl records or coin display when you have a dinner party. Nevertheless, when you ar...
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How to Maximize Your Small Bedroom
By Katie Wainman | July 8, 2020
Are you nervous that your bedroom is too small to enjoy? Have no fear! There are plenty of simple tricks to make your tiny bedroom appear spacious. When arranging your small bedroom, think about comfort, functionality and organization. Here are some tips for making the most out of your bedroom:
Keep it Light
The wall colors you should choose can vary depending on your natural light situation. Using light, neutral colored wall paint is the standard fr brightening a small space. However, if there happens to be a great deal of natural light shining into the room , some people do opt for deep colors instead to create a chic mood. Either way, you want to avoid using a lighting/color combo tha...
