Do you dream of a light, airy living space?Achieve the desired effect with these simple tips:Paint it white.Two coats of white paint will turn your living space into a year-round winter wonderland.Minimize.Cut clutter by adding hidden storage systems. Minimize...
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Options You May Not Know About When Shopping for a Mortgage
Shopping for a mortgage can be overwhelming. Even if youve owned a few homes and have had a few home loans, chances are there are some mortgage options you dont know about.Here are four to ask a mortgage expert about:A 20 percent down payment isnt a must. The...
What Determines Your Home’s Value?
The value of your home is influenced by price, time, and market conditions. As your local real estate professional, my goal is to assist you in the determination of the value of your home by giving you current, factual data on the market conditions and the average...
Modular vs. Manufactured Homes: What’s the Difference?
Many hopeful homeowners may get confused by the terms modular and manufactured when it comes to property types. And while modular and manufactured homes tend to get used interchangeably, they are actually very different. Technically, both types of homes could be...
Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Historic Home
If you’re looking for a unique home, you may be considering buying a historic house.Here are the pros and cons of purchasing a historic home.ProsA Home With a Story " If living in a famous persons old property excites you, a historic home might be perfect.Unique...
Understanding Investment Properties: What You Should Know
Unlike a second home, where a homeowner lives for a portion of the year, an investment property is property that the homeowner uses to generate income, and in most cases,is not occupied by the homeowner at any time. Trying to figure out if your next home falls under...
Tips for Veterans Buying a Home with VA Loan
For veterans or service members looking to buy a home with a Veterans Affairs loan, there are some extra steps to take and home condition requirements that arent needed with other types of loans.The home must be safe, clean, in good condition and move-in ready, partly...
Style Your Shelves With These 4 Indoor Plants
To ensure that your shelf is wonderfully styled and has a pleasing visual interest, try adding these indoor plants to your decor.Snake PlantsThese low-maintenance plants are the perfect shelf plant for anyone lacking a green thumb. They tolerate a lot of lighting...
Should You Paint or Stain Your Kitchen Cabinets?
So you’ve got new kitchen cabinets. Congratulations! But now what? For those wondering how to finish their brand-spanking-new cabinets, we run down the pros and cons of painting vs. staining"the two most popular finishing avenues. The kitchen is one of the most...
The Many Benefits of a Good Hobby
Published with permission from RISMedia.
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Lighten Up Your Living Space
Do you dream of a light, airy living space?Achieve the desired effect with these simple tips:Paint it white.Two coats of white paint will turn your living space into a year-round winter wonderland.Minimize.Cut clutter by adding hidden storage systems. Minimize...
Options You May Not Know About When Shopping for a Mortgage
Shopping for a mortgage can be overwhelming. Even if youve owned a few homes and have had a few home loans, chances are there are some mortgage options you dont know about.Here are four to ask a mortgage expert about:A 20 percent down payment isnt a must. The...
What Determines Your Home’s Value?
The value of your home is influenced by price, time, and market conditions. As your local real estate professional, my goal is to assist you in the determination of the value of your home by giving you current, factual data on the market conditions and the average...
Modular vs. Manufactured Homes: What’s the Difference?
Many hopeful homeowners may get confused by the terms modular and manufactured when it comes to property types. And while modular and manufactured homes tend to get used interchangeably, they are actually very different. Technically, both types of homes could be...
Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Historic Home
If you’re looking for a unique home, you may be considering buying a historic house.Here are the pros and cons of purchasing a historic home.ProsA Home With a Story " If living in a famous persons old property excites you, a historic home might be perfect.Unique...
Understanding Investment Properties: What You Should Know
Unlike a second home, where a homeowner lives for a portion of the year, an investment property is property that the homeowner uses to generate income, and in most cases,is not occupied by the homeowner at any time. Trying to figure out if your next home falls under...
Tips for Veterans Buying a Home with VA Loan
For veterans or service members looking to buy a home with a Veterans Affairs loan, there are some extra steps to take and home condition requirements that arent needed with other types of loans.The home must be safe, clean, in good condition and move-in ready, partly...
Style Your Shelves With These 4 Indoor Plants
To ensure that your shelf is wonderfully styled and has a pleasing visual interest, try adding these indoor plants to your decor.Snake PlantsThese low-maintenance plants are the perfect shelf plant for anyone lacking a green thumb. They tolerate a lot of lighting...
Should You Paint or Stain Your Kitchen Cabinets?
So you’ve got new kitchen cabinets. Congratulations! But now what? For those wondering how to finish their brand-spanking-new cabinets, we run down the pros and cons of painting vs. staining"the two most popular finishing avenues. The kitchen is one of the most...
The Many Benefits of a Good Hobby
Published with permission from RISMedia.