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So you’ve decided to make the big move, and now it’s time to put everything in boxes. First you think big-picture (furniture), and then you think small-picture and realize you own much more than you ever imaged. Packing can be a daunting task, but with some extra...
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If you’re shopping for a home loan, you’re likely focusing on interest rates. Below are a handful of questions you may have about the art of the interest rate.How are interest rates determined? Interest rates are influenced by shifting economic indicators in your...
Adults aged 65 and older are at higher risk for dangerous falls.Fall-related injuries can make it difficult for people to get around or live on their own.If youre at risk, talk openly with your doctor and review all the medicines you take, especially if you feel...
You look at the palm of your hand and you can almost see it, the glistening, sense-of-security-giving key to your new home. Youve planned out your budget, youre on track for mortgage loan approval, youve thought of neighborhoods, youve called the agent, you are pretty...
If youre looking to add a bit more green to your design scheme, youre not alone. House plants are a popular way to add fresh beauty, and clean up your air while youre at it. However, keeping a house plant healthy is a responsibility, even if its a small one. Consider...
A mirror, when placed in the right location, can make a tight space seem much larger than it really is.Reflect LightA mirror near a window can reflect natural light and make the room seem more spacious.Use Mirrors in Common AreasOne or more mirrors in the kitchen can...
Odors are a huge turnoff for potential homebuyers and can be difficult to remove. The truth is that most homes have some sort of smell to them. Most often, the people who live there dont even notice.This is especially true of pet odors. Owners become accustomed to...
Published with permission from RISMedia.
There’s a memorable phrase in the real estate profession of “Disclose, disclose, disclose. Those who don’t, don’t close, don’t close, don’t close.”Its a smart rule to follow, and not just to make a sale. The National Association of Realtors Code of Ethics goes into...
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So you’ve decided to make the big move, and now it’s time to put everything in boxes. First you think big-picture (furniture), and then you think small-picture and realize you own much more than you ever imaged. Packing can be a daunting task, but with some extra...
Published with permission from RISMedia.
If you’re shopping for a home loan, you’re likely focusing on interest rates. Below are a handful of questions you may have about the art of the interest rate.How are interest rates determined? Interest rates are influenced by shifting economic indicators in your...
Adults aged 65 and older are at higher risk for dangerous falls.Fall-related injuries can make it difficult for people to get around or live on their own.If youre at risk, talk openly with your doctor and review all the medicines you take, especially if you feel...
You look at the palm of your hand and you can almost see it, the glistening, sense-of-security-giving key to your new home. Youve planned out your budget, youre on track for mortgage loan approval, youve thought of neighborhoods, youve called the agent, you are pretty...
If youre looking to add a bit more green to your design scheme, youre not alone. House plants are a popular way to add fresh beauty, and clean up your air while youre at it. However, keeping a house plant healthy is a responsibility, even if its a small one. Consider...
A mirror, when placed in the right location, can make a tight space seem much larger than it really is.Reflect LightA mirror near a window can reflect natural light and make the room seem more spacious.Use Mirrors in Common AreasOne or more mirrors in the kitchen can...
Odors are a huge turnoff for potential homebuyers and can be difficult to remove. The truth is that most homes have some sort of smell to them. Most often, the people who live there dont even notice.This is especially true of pet odors. Owners become accustomed to...
Published with permission from RISMedia.
There’s a memorable phrase in the real estate profession of “Disclose, disclose, disclose. Those who don’t, don’t close, don’t close, don’t close.”Its a smart rule to follow, and not just to make a sale. The National Association of Realtors Code of Ethics goes into...