Best Ways to Keep Your Home Healthy
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Cleaning your home and making improvements aren’t just about aesthetics and function, these also are good ways to help improve your quality of life. While there’s always a sense of satisfaction that comes from a deep cleaning, a bit of tidy organization, and upgrading and/or installing new things, the… Read More
Biggest Mistakes Same Sex Homebuyers Make
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Though same-sex couples are gaining more equal rights, there are still other areas that remain a concern. One such thing is when gay couples decide to buy a home, which presents some problems because even though gay marriage is now legal in the Sunshine State, same-sex couples still face a… Read More
Can a Car Loan Cost You a Mortgage Approval?
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When it’s time to purchase a home, there’s a lot of things to get in order before applying for a mortgage. Lenders are more strict about credit and require a down payment. The amount most banks want is between 15 and 20 percent, though some borrowers qualify with less. Read More
Easy Kitchen Updates
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The kitchen is the most used, and, hardest-working room in the house. It’s where meals are prepared, memories made and shared, and serves as the centerpiece of the home. As technology changes and new trends emerge, it’s easy for such a functional, but often, aesthetic space, to be out of… Read More
When to Rent a Home and When to Sell
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If you and your partner are more than ready to live under one roof but you’re trying to decide whether to hold and rent or market it to sell, the most sensible answer might not be so easy to accept. Of course, there’s always an emotional element, complicated by… Read More
What Costs are Associated with a Home Purchase?
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Many first-time home buyers have the impression that they need money for a down payment and perhaps a few other minor expenses. However, a home purchase comes with a number of costs. Some of these can be rolled into a home loan, while others will be out of pocket. When… Read More
Same Sex Couples Facing difficult Tax Day
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While there are currently thirty seven states which officially recognize same sex marriage, including the nation’s capitol, there are still thirteen states that don’t legally accommodate gay and lesbian couples, even if those same couples were legally married in another jurisdiction. Florida residents can now apply for and receive… Read More
Clever Ways to Make a Room Look Bigger
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It seems that every home needs more space and it’s amazing just how much stuff we store away and hold onto–even things we no longer use, need, or really even want. If your closets are nearly bursting open, or your kitchen seems too tiny, or, you living room feels crowded… Read More
What will Remain with a Home Purchase?
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Your partner and you are buying a home together and as you tour different properties, it begins to become clear that there are some things you really don’t like and other things that you absolutely love. This brings to the forefront the concern about what it is you are buying. You… Read More
How to Sell a Home on a Tight Timeline
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When you put your home on the market for sale, you do so expecting that it will sell in a short time period. However, even well-maintained homes can sit on the MLS for long than forecasted because there are a number of things which cause a home not to sell… Read More