The neighborhood you choose can have a big impact on your lifestyle—safety, available amenities, and convenience all play their part. Make a list of the activities—movies, health club, church—you engage in regularly and stores you visit frequently. See how far you would have to travel from each ... Read More
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Your Property Wish List
While your opinions on the type of home you want to own may change during the homebuying process, use this easy checklist to help you prioritize and make the shopping process less time consuming. How close do you need to be to: (a) public transportation _______ (b) schools _______ (c) airport ... Read More
5 Factors That Decide Your Credit Score
Credit scores range between 200 and 800. Scores above 620 are considered desirable for obtaining a mortgage. These factors will affect your score. Your payment history. Whether you paid credit card obligations on time. How much you owe. Owing a great deal of money on numerous accounts can indicate ... Read More
8 Steps to Getting Your Finances in Order
1. Develop a family budget. Instead of budgeting what you’d like to spend, use receipts to create a budget for what you actually spent over the last six months. One advantage of this approach is that it factors in unexpected expenses, such as car repairs, illnesses, etc., as well as predictable ... Read More
6 Items to Have on Hand for the New Owners
Owner’s manuals for items left in the house. Warranties for any items left in the house. A list of local service providers—the best dry cleaner, yard service, etc. Garage door opener. Extra sets of house keys. Code to burglar alarm and phone number of monitoring service if not ... Read More
Moving Tips for Sellers
1. Give your forwarding address to the post office, usually two to four weeks ahead of the move. 2. Notify your credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, and bank of the change of address. 3. Develop a list of friends, relatives, and business colleagues who need to be notified of the ... Read More
What You’ll Net at Closing
To find out how much money you’ll net from your house, add up your closing costs and subtract them from the sale price of the house. Closing Costs for Sellers Mortgage payoff and outstanding interest Prorations for real estate taxes Prorations for utility bills, condo dues, ... Read More
10 Ways to Make Your Home Irresistible at an Open House
Put fresh or silk flowers in principal rooms for a touch of color. Add a new shower curtain, fresh towels, and new guest soaps to every bath. Set out potpourri or fresh baked goods for a homey smell. Set the table with pretty dishes and candles. Buy a fresh doormat with a clever saying. Take ... Read More
7 Steps to Preparing for an Open House
Hire a cleaning service. A spotlessly clean home is essential; dirt will turn off a prospect faster than anything. Mow your lawn, and be sure toys and yard equipment are put away. Serve cookies, coffee, and soft drinks. It creates a welcoming touch. But be sure the kitchen has been cleaned up; use ... Read More
5 Ways to Speed Up Your Sale
1. Price it right. Set a price at the lower end of your property’s realistic price range. 2. Get your house market-ready for at least two weeks before you begin showing it. 3. Be flexible about showings. It’s often disruptive to have a house ready to show on the spur of the moment, but the more ... Read More
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