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2013 

If you're getting ready to move, be thorough when hiring a moving company! Here’s some advice on how to choose a reliable moving company. Be aware of dishonest moving companies who are waiting to take advantage of you. Every year the complaints roll in. The Better Business Bureau receives thousan...
05/30/2013
About to start a home-remodeling project? Check through these tips first.   For anyone who has ever put their home up for sale, you know that feeling you get when you've fixed up your entire property and inevitably a potential buyer tours your home and says: "Maybe we should keep our house and ju...
05/30/2013
Investing in Real Estate requires good credit unless you can pay entirely in cash. Even if you could there would come a time that the money would run out. Even the wealthiest of investors use credit. The better your credit score the better the rate, terms and higher loan to value (LTV) you can qu...
05/28/2013
First time homebuyers might feel better to know that they're not the only ones who are confused about the home buying process. Nearly all homebuyers feel the same way, even if they've bought a house in the past, because it's easy to forget the steps you took to get into a home once the event is i...
05/28/2013
  Every homebuyer should plan on their final walk through inspection of their new home before closing to make sure the conditions of the property are the same as when you signed your contract. Take the walk through early and check to see that repairs have been done. Don't put off this inspection ...
05/21/2013
  Before you make a written offer on a home, there are some critical things you need to consider. One important part of your offer involves the items that you are expecting to find on the property when you move in. Some of these items are called fixtures. Fixtures are things that are permanently ...
05/21/2013
As your moving plans get underway, ask your self these questions... Is my pet in good health? Will he or she be a good traveler? Will my pet be safe at our relocation destination? If you answered yes to these questions, then take these steps to get your pet ready for the road. If you're traveling...
05/20/2013
A home warranty is a service contract that helps protect homeowners from the unexpected cost of repairs and replacements of covered systems and appliances that break from normal usage. They cover water heater, plumbing system, ceiling fans, ductwork, heating system, range, built in microwaves, el...
05/20/2013
Many people have mixed feelings about purchasing a home because they worry about getting tied down or taking on too much debt and responsibility. Here are some compelling reasons why anyone who can afford it should purchase a home. House prices usually rise over time, so a house is one of the bes...
05/17/2013
  Before you begin fantasizing about your dream house and how you will furnish it, you have to make the sellers an offer that they can't refuse. Should you give them what they are asking, or should you offer a few thousand less?  There are no set rules regarding making offers. Your first bid sign...
05/15/2013
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