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4 DIY Jobs Sellers Should Stop Doing

Homeowners may have gotten overconfident with their DIY skills. Armed with YouTube tutorials and extra time at home during the pandemic, more homeowners have been drawn to DIY house projects to save money, and bypass waits for overbooked contractors. Home inspectors are seeing the results of that DIY surge. When
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How Staging Can Help Sell Your Home

Staging is a service that some real estate agents offer, along with independent agencies. It’s a service that prepares aesthetic elements of a home to make it more attractive to potential buyers. Staging Services Many individuals don’t have the ability to see what a home will look like with their
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6 Great Questions to Ask Your Real Estate Agency

People may hire a specific real estate agency for any number of reasons. The agency may have been recommended by family or friends, be known for obtaining better prices, or maintain a good reputation locally. Before hiring any real estate agency, there are 6 questions you need to ask. Purchasing
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Know the difference before you borrow

  Both a home equity line of credit (HELOC), and a home equity loan (HELoan) allow you to borrow against the equity in your home—the difference between your home’s value and the amount you owe. Both serve as an alternative to a refinance when you want to keep your current
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Wondering Where You’ll Move if You Sell Your House Today?

If you put a pause on your home search because you weren’t sure where you’d go once you sold your house, it might be a good time to get back into the market. That’s because today’s market is undergoing a shift, and the supply of homes for sale is increasing
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Don’t Neglect Your Landscaping When Trying to Sell Your Home

The term curb appeal is more than a suggestion. It refers to how a potential buyer perceives your home when they approach it. Landscaping is something that’s often overlooked in the desire to sell a home, but owners must see
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Factoring Schools into Your Home Buying Decision

Factoring Schools into Your Home Buying Decision Every parent wants their child to receive the best education possible. The state of the local school system is a key factor that figures largely in any home buying decision whether you have children or are planning to start a family in the
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Keep Your Home Address Private

There is a myriad of reasons buyers don’t want their names associated with their home addresses. Certainly, celebrities or professional athletes aren’t eager to give up their home info, nor are public officials, police officers, or survivors of domestic abuse. In fact, the same applies to any homeowner who finds
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Don’t Neglect Your Landscaping When Trying to Sell Your Home

The term curb appeal is more than a suggestion. It refers to how a potential buyer perceives your home when they approach it. Landscaping is something that’s often overlooked in the desire to sell a home, but owners must see the home from a buyer’s perspective. Simple landscaping strategies can
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Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Real Estate Agent

All real estate agents aren’t the same, nor do they offer the same range of services or experience. When speaking with an agent, there are several questions individuals should know to ask whether they’re buying or selling. Licensing & References Make sure the real estate agent is licensed in Florida
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Is the Real Estate Market Slowing Down, or Is This a Housing Bubble?

The talk of a housing bubble in the coming year seems to be at a fever pitch as rising mortgage rates continue to slow down an overheated real estate market. Over the past two years, home prices have appreciated at an unsustainable pace, causing many to ask: are things just
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Getting Your House Ready to Sell

If you’ve made the decision to sell your home, the best and easiest way to ready it for sale is to contact a reputable real estate agency that buys homes as-is for a flat fee. You don’t have to stage the home, declutter, hold showings, or perform costly repairs. However,
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