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Tips For Finding A Dog-Friendly Home

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Shopping for a new home means keeping in mind the needs of everyone in your family, including your furry best friend. Finding a dog-friendly home in a dog-friendly neighborhood can mean the difference between a short-term house or a long lasting forever home. The following tips can help you find the perfect piece real estate for you and your pup. Tip #1: Be wary of HOAs Home owner's associations (HOA) aren't necessarily bad, just make sure that there are no guidelines that can affect pet ownership.

28 September 2016

3 Reasons You Should Rent Your Home For Instant Income Diversification (And One Reason You Shouldn't)

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Real estate investments can hold limitless possibilities, and they can provide true financial freedom in the form of instant income diversification. This can start from simply renting one house. When you decide to rent a property that you own, you can both increase the monthly income you receive and your peace of mind from knowing that your income is coming from more than one source. Here are some of the essential reasons you should consider renting your home for instant income diversification.

21 September 2016

Inexpensive Improvements That Boost Your Home's Value

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A new roof, a swimming pool, and additional square footage can all increase the value of your home in the eyes of a prospective buyer. Unfortunately, many people don't have the budget for such expensive home improvements. Here are three low-cost improvements that can also improve your home's value. Address Basic Maintenance Issues It's no secret that a well-maintained house is more appealing than one that is poorly maintained. However, "

26 August 2016

3 Facts That Surprise Most First-Time Home Buyers

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Buying your first home can be an exciting process. From working with a lender to find a mortgage designed for first-time buyers to scouring the Internet and classifieds for that perfect place to call home, it is easy to see the stressful nature of buying a house. Unfortunately, most first time buyers do not do adequate research when it comes to buying real estate. If you are considering buying your first home, use this guide to avoid being shocked during the buying process.

9 August 2016

2 Ways You Can Improve Your Home's Curb Appeal

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One aspect of selling your home that you should be concerned about is improving the curb appeal of the property. You want it to look great to buyers, because many people will not even step foot in the house if they do not like the way it looks. As you get ready to sell your home, take a close look at its exterior for things that you can improve. By taking the time to do these two things, it could result in a higher sales price or a faster sale.

26 July 2016

Want Cheap Real Estate? Know About 3 Kinds Of Auctions

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Are you looking to purchase a home for sale, but don't want to pay full price? A real estate auction could be just what you need to find a cheap property. Auctions are typically performed by banks when trying to sell property that has been repossessed, but could also be performed by your state to sell confiscated property due to unpaid taxes or debt. Be aware of the 3 kinds of auctions that exist.

3 July 2016

Sell Your Home Quickly Without Making Expensive Renovations

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If you're like most homeowners planning to sell a home, you want to make sure that your property sells quickly and that you get top dollar when all is said and done. You can make renovations to maximize your property value and increase buyer interest, but this process is typically time consuming and expensive. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to sell your home quickly that don't require any expensive renovation projects.

28 May 2016

Moving To A New City? 3 Short-Term Housing Tips If You Have Kids

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A new job in a new city can be exciting, but it can also be stressful if you are moving a family. It can be difficult to find the perfect home in time for the move. This is especially true if you are moving during the school year when fewer homes tend to be on the market, or trying to move quickly on a deadline that doesn't give you time to look.

9 May 2016

3 Tips For Jumping On The Real Estate Marketing Bandwagon

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Much like other types of businesses, real estate requires online marketing to put your business on the map and attract prospective buyers. There are ways you can improve your marketing strategy to enhance exposure for your business and increase sales. Integrate Multiple Social Media Platforms Although it is essential to have an account with the major social media platforms, if you are not expanding your reach to less popular platforms, you are missing out on exposure.

11 April 2016

Tips To Help You Easily Buy A Home

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If you are finally to the point where you are ready to purchase the home of your dreams, then it is a good idea to try to make it an easy process for yourself. To help you do that, you will want to take a few moments to review the following information. Check Your Own Credit Report Yes, it is true that the potential lender will pull your credit in order to determine whether you qualify for the loan.

25 March 2016