Posts Tagged ‘homeownership’
First Time Home Buying
First time home buyers account for 31% of home sales which is lower than expected according to a recent study by the National Association of Realtors. Why? NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun writes, “..Student debt has tripled over the past decade; starter home listings are in short supply because home builders are focused on expensive…
Read MoreMust-Have Tools for Homeowners
When you own your home, things are going to break and, unless you want to spend your money on repairmen, you’re going to need to fix them yourself. Luckily, you don’t need an arsenal of tools to handle most home maintenance fixes. These five tools will cover most of your basic projects. Cordless drill. A…
Read More“We just closed on our home, now what?”
Moving into a new home is an exciting time. You’re probably daydreaming about decor, paint schemes and new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics you should cover first. Change the locks – Even if you’re promised that new locks have been installed in your home, you can never…
Read MoreCreate an evacuation plan for your pets
An evacuation plan is a necessity for every home, especially if you live in an area where fires, earthquakes, hurricanes, flooding, and other disasters are a possibility. Many homeowners create evacuation plans for their homes and practice them with their kids, but far fewer have considered one for their pets. Take these steps to add…
Read More5 Simple & Free Tips for Home Security
Don’t make your home an easy target with these simple and cost effective measures. 1. Keep you yard maintained and looking nice year round. A yard that is not maintained sends a message that most likely the house does not have any security in place or it has lapsed. 2. Put a Home Security Sign…
Read MoreHOA – Love them or Not
HOA – The Love Hate Relationship. Many times a buyer will ask if certain home or area has an HOA? If I get that question early on it usually means they have had a negative experience with one in the past. Home Owners Associations help maintain the condition and appearance of a neighborhood through collecting…
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