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Purchasing A House That Requires Repairs: What To Know

April 19, 2023 by Kim Abbott

If you are looking for a way to save money on the purchase of your next home, you might be thinking about buying a property that requires repairs. Keep in mind that you will not be able to move into this property right away, so is it the best option? You could open the door to unique financing options that could make it easier for you to purchase your next property. FHA 203(k) Rehab Loan One of the best options available is an FHA 203(k) rehab loan. This is a convenient option because it allows you to finance both the purchase price of the property and the price of any repairs that you want to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: FHA, Home Improvement, Real Estate

Should You Improve Your Home Before Selling Or Not?

February 28, 2023 by Kim Abbott

Selling your home is one of the most stressful things you'll ever go through and one of the most important decisions you'll ever make. However, there's a lot more to selling your home than just sticking a sign out in the front yard. Most likely, your home will need a little work before it is perfect. Therefore, you'll have to decide whether you need to take care of home improvement issues yourself or, to sell with the expectation that the buyer will be the one to do so. We put together a few pros and cons to doing it each way to make your decision a little easier. Do The Improvements Yourself … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Improvement, Real Estate, Selling Your Home

What To Consider When Shopping For Interior Paint

September 8, 2022 by Kim Abbott

If you are looking for a way to increase the value of your home, you may have thought about putting a fresh coat of paint on it. If you have beautiful paint throughout your home, you can increase the value of your home. Even though you are probably focused on the color, you need to think carefully about several other factors. What do you need to consider when looking for interior paint for your home? Where The Paint Is Going You can start by thinking about where the paint is going. Some people like to use the same color throughout the entire house. On the other hand, you may have different … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Tips Tagged With: Home Improvement, Interior Paint, Real Estate

The Top Tips For Finding The Right Home

August 16, 2022 by Kim Abbott

If you are in the process of looking for a new home, you have probably realized that there are lots of options available. It can be very difficult to decide which home is right for you, but there are several important tips you should keep in mind. They include: 1. Make A List Of Your Wants And Needs First, make a list of what you need to have and what you want to have. It is very difficult to find the perfect home, but if you have a list that allows you to prioritize what is most important, the process will get easier. 2. Consider Home Improvements Next, take a look at some of the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Improvement, Neighborhood, Real Estate

The Top Home Maintenance Mistake’s You Must Avoid

August 12, 2022 by Kim Abbott

If you own a home, you understand just how important it is to take care of it. Even though a lot of people think that if it isn't broken you should not fix it, that doesn't mean you should not take care of it. Take a look at a few of the top home maintenance mistakes you need to avoid, and do not let your home fall into a state of disrepair. Allowing The Dyer Lint To Build Up Do not allow the dryer lint to build up. Allowing the dryer lint to build up can dramatically increase your chances of dealing with a house fire. Therefore, make sure you remove the dryer lint from the dryer after every … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Maintenance Tagged With: Home Improvement, Home Maintenance, Real Estate Tips

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