Things Not To Do Before You Purchase A Home!
So you have decided that this is the year is the right year for you to buy a home. Well you should know that there are things that if you do prior to buying a home can turn out to be some very costly mistakes. Some of these mistakes can turn out to be more costly than others and even end up costing you a lot more money or worse risk you losing the home all together. 1.) Be Reckless With Your Credit: Obviously it is a poor idea to be reckless with your credit at anytime but it is an especially bad decision prior to trying to buy a home. You should actually even be very careful with all of your minor expenses as well because they can typically add up quickly and end up affecting you when you go to obtain a loan. 2.) Move Your Money Around: It is a big mistake to shuffle your money around prior to trying to buy a home. You will need to explain any unusual or unexpected withdrawals and deposits. Stuffing a chunk of cash away even if it was a gift to help you with a down payment can and will raise some red flags that can end up affect you obtaining a loan. 3.) Change Jobs: It goes without saying that losing your job will greatly affect you...
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Staging A Home 101!
Staging a home is a very important tool when comes to getting it ready for the market and can greatly affect the success of the sale of your home. The goal of staging is to highlight your homes strengths and downplay its weaknesses to make your home feel more inviting and comfortable and increase its appeal to potential buyers. We have developed a list of the top tips on staging to help you through the process and ensure that your home staging experience is a complete success. 1.) Lighting Is Key: Lighting plays an extremely vital role when it comes to setting the mood of your home but is often over looked when it comes to home staging. Dark hallways and living areas are not inviting and can greatly affect the way potential buyers feel about your home. However you don’t need to go renovating your home when a few strategically placed lamps and mirrors can really help brighten up any area. 2.) Clean Clean Clean: Most people think that they have been a good home keeper and so there home can’t be that dirty. But the thing is when you live in a place for a period of time you start to get used to the way it looks and dirt can go unnoticed. It is very important that you do a deep and thorough cleaning throughout your...
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Great Home Renovations You May Not Think Of!
So everyone knows that the kitchen, living room, and dinning room are always very desirable renovation projects but what happens when these areas are done. If you still have some money left over after the major renovation areas are finished and you still want to invest into your home there are a variety of other great renovation projects that will help increase the value and appeal of your home. So here is a list of great renovation projects that you may not have thought of. 1.) Your Garage: Your garage is a great place to start and this can be anything from a new door and paint job to adding an entire second level. A dirty damaged garage can really detract from the appeal of your home that can wind up greatly affecting the value of your home. But a fresh new looking garage especially one with a second level can really set your home apart from others. 2.) Your Yard: Everyone has heard of the term “curb appeal” but a lot of homeowners don’t really understand the importance of a clean and well-kept yard. This is anything from eliminating any unsightly weeds and broken branches to purchasing a new storage shed or stone bench. Upgrading your yard will directly affect the appeal of your home to potential buyers and help create a great first impression. 3.) Your Basement:...
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Home Selling Advice!
So you have decided that you want to sell your home right? Well you need to be sure that you are prepared and that your home is inviting, comfortable, and ready to show in order for you to have a successful sale. Proper preparation and planning is the key to selling your home quick and at a premium price. However, all too often sellers fail to realize how important preparation and planning actually is to the selling process until its too late. But when the preparation and planning is handled correctly the actual selling process tends to go much smoother and stress free. So here is some advice on how to properly prepare and plan to help ensure that your home selling experience is a success. 1.) Hire A Professional: It is very important that you hire a professional to help you through the selling process and get the word out on your home. The right real estate agent will make your selling process less stressful and their experience and knowledge will help you sell your home quicker and at a more premium selling price. Try to find an agent who specializes in your area and has a proven record of success. 2.) Clean And Keep Clean: Most sellers understand the importance of cleaning their home but don’t understand the importance of keeping it clean especially if they are...
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Jobs Coming To South Florida!
The Cancer Treatment Center Of America Is Coming To Boca Raton It was recently announced that the Cancer Treatment Center Of America has chosen Boca Raton for the location of its new corporate headquarters. Making it the second major company to be lured to Boca Raton and South Florida in the past month and a half. The jobs that these two companies are bringing to the area carry an average salary of more than $90,000 and the Cancer Treatment Center Of America alone will bring over 200 jobs. The state of Illinois recently raised its taxes making it the highest in the nation so the Cancer Treatment Center Of America was lured to the area with an aggressive economic package from the state, county, and even the town itself. The package included $1,260,000 from the state and $357,000 from the county and town. Microsoft To Put Its First US Innovation Center In South Florida Microsoft also announced that they would be placing their first US Innovation Center in South Florida. An Innovation Center works to create a “synergistic environment” by working with area governments, academics, and start up companies using Microsoft branding and products. There is a heavy focus on start-up companies with a program called Bizspark where Microsoft will provide free products to start-up companies for three years or until they reach $1 million in revenue then...
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Secrets To Home Buying Success!
It can be a very difficult and stressful experience to buy a home in a housing market where the amount of potential buyers looking for a home out weighs the inventory of homes for sale. However, there are many hints and tips that can help make the home buying process run smoother and stress free. So we have put together a list of very useful tips that are sure to make your home buying experience a success. 1.) Don’t Move Around Your Money: Experts say that it is not smart to move your money around or make any large purchases for around three to six months prior to trying to purchase a home. You should be positive that your credit is in good standing and not take any chances that could alter your credit profile. 2.) Get Pre Approved For Your Mortgage: You need to understand that there is a big difference in being pre approved and being pre qualified. Almost anyone can get pre qualified for a mortgage but being pre approved means that an actual lender has gone through your finances and has determined how much they will lend you. 3.) Don’t Try And Time The Market: Trying to predict the housing market is virtually impossible. Obsessing over when the best time to buy is a mistake and can have you ending up missing out on the...
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