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If your home is about to join the other Bowling Green homes for sale this season, you're probably wondering how far a little elbow grease can really go. The good news is, it goes pretty far. Our real estate agents put together some tried-and-true, wallet-friendly tips to help your home make a great first impression this fall.

Getting Your Home Market-Ready Doesn't Require a Remodel

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Looking to get away for the day? Bowling Green is perfectly positioned for quick day trips filled with family fun. There are scenic parks, historic small towns, and unique attractions all within a couple hour drive. Our real estate agents love exploring the surrounding area, so if you're ready to explore the back roads around Kentucky, we've curated a list of our favorite day trips that offer something for everyone.

Easy Escapes Just Outside Bowling Green

Mammoth Cave National Park - Mammoth Cave, KY 

Address: 1 Mam...

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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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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 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...

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