But Do You Really Need It? Luxury at a COST! Of course a basement waterfall and grotto is a practical and useful addition to any home. That’s pretty much the only thing standing between you and the playboy lifestyle you’ve always dreamed about, right? But who’s going to clean it? It’s easy to
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12/15/2009
5 Things To Do Before Putting Your Home on the Market 1. Have a pre-sale home inspection. Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. An inspector will be able to give you a good indication of the trouble areas that will stand out to potential buyers, and you’ll be able to ma
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12/14/2009
Homeowner Tips! Baking Soda Usefulness (Besides the Fridge Refresher) 1. Linen Refresher: Stave off mustiness by placing an open box of baking soda alongside your towels and linens. This is great especially if you are trying to impress guests or buyers... 2. Skin Smoother: Mix with 3:1 water
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11/09/2009
Selling Your Home? Where to Begin... First Impressions Remember what first attracted you to your house when you bought it? What excited you about it most? When deciding how best to present your home for sale, it is helpful to try to get back into that buyer’s frame of mind. A spruced-up house mak
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10/31/2009
Are you planning to buy a new place? Talk to a neighbor or two to find out about the area and see if you want to live next door to these folks! You can tell a lot from their reaction to your questions... What to ask: How do you like living here? What are the other neighbors like? What's the hom
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10/21/2009
What to Keep Where! Important documents are just that... IMPORTANT! They need to be safeguarded... Here is a simple list I collected together for your to print and use! Grab-and-Go Case Will and/or trust documents Powers of attorney Insurance policies Contact list Investment statements Tax ret
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10/20/2009
SELLERS! Caution... Mistakes that Sellers Often Make Mistake #1 – Incorrect Pricing Every seller naturally wants to get the most money for his or her product. The most common mistake that causes sellers to get less than they hope for, however, is listing too high. Listings reach the greatest pr
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10/18/2009
BUYERS! Things to Avoid... Shopping for a new home is an emotional experience. It is, however, also a business transaction, and must be treated as such. Three of the most devastating things that can go wrong are: Paying too much Losing a dream home to another buyer Buying the wrong home When
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10/18/2009