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Posted on 01/19/2020
Little Known Real Estate Laws
Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay Only Two Toilet Per Building Many homes have two and a half or more bathrooms. If you want to move to Waldron Island in Washington, you’ll have to give up the idea of having a bathroom for every bedroom or even having that extra half bath. Waldron Island is very small and...
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Posted on 01/12/2020
Finances: Are You Ready to Buy a House?
Photo by Fizkes via Shutterstock Few things are more exciting than buying a house and making it your home. Knowing when it’s the right time to buy derives from your personal circumstances, but some external elements and market realities affect when it’s right to buy too. Here are some of the things that can affect your decision to...
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Posted on 01/05/2020
Home Equity Explained
Buying your first home is a big decision; one that involves a lengthy process of saving money, building credit, and planning the next phase of your life. However, owning a home comes with one major payoff: home equity.Simply put, home equity is the amount of your home that you’ve paid off. However, it does get more complicated when we...
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Posted on 12/29/2019
Holiday Cheer: Sharing a Smile with Your Mail Carrier
Photo by Dference via Pixabay"Can I tip the mail carrier?" It's a burning question whenever the holiday season approaches. The short answer is no. Postal employees are bound by an Ethical Conduct code. Within this code, a rule lets carriers take a non-monetary gift worth up to $20. The annual total gift limit from one customer is $50...
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Posted on 12/22/2019
Keep Your Home More Secure With These Tactics
While there's a lot to be said for the value of high-tech home security systems, there are many basic, inexpensive things you can do to safeguard your home from intruders. Keeping your home secure begins with awareness, good communication, and positive habits. Where does good communication come into play? One example is the need to have a trusted neighbor...
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Posted on 12/15/2019
Safety First: How to Create and Maintain Deck Railing
Photo by kalcommodore via Pixabay Beautiful railings, including the railing that surrounds your deck, plays a major role in your home's curb appeal. Even when it's not visible from the street, a strong, sturdy deck and the railing that surrounds it can still raise your home's resale value. That's extra living space, after all. Even if it is...
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Posted on 12/08/2019
Is Your Residence Buyer-Ready?
As a home seller, it is crucial to do everything possible to get your residence "buyer-ready." In fact, if your house dazzles a buyer, you may be better equipped than ever before to optimize your home sale earnings. Ultimately, it can be quick and easy to get a house buyer-ready – here are three tips to help you prepare...
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Posted on 12/01/2019
Plan Ahead for Selling a Residence
If you want to sell your house and achieve the optimal results, it helps to plan ahead as much as possible. Lucky for you, we're here to help you get ready for the home selling journey. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you plan ahead for selling your residence. 1. Conduct a Home Inspection and...
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Posted on 11/24/2019
Four Things Homeowners Wish They Knew Before Buying Their First Home
Buying a home is an extensive process that comes with a bit of a learning curve. For first time buyers, this process involves making mistakes and learning from them. While we can never be 100% sure of our home buying decisions, there is a way to increase your chances of making the best choices when it comes to buying...
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Posted on 11/17/2019
Choosing the Right A/C Unit for Your Home
Photo by: Will Malott via Unsplash When it comes to buying things for the home, the air conditioning unit is not the most intriguing. But it is one of the essential components. Choosing the right A/C unit may be the difference between utmost comfort and sizzling heat. Determining the right type of air conditioning unit and how to...
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Posted on 12/06/2019
4014 Shaker Run Circle, Fairfield, CA 94533 now has a new price of $520,000!
Price Reduction! Beautiful one story 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on a 7417 sq ft lot. Has a huge private backyard with lush lawns and covered patio. Fourth bedroom is currently being used as an office. Plantation blinds throughout the home. New concrete driveway and front walks. Refrigerator, washer and dryer included. Paradise Valley HOA of $39/month includes the use of pool, spa and tennis courts at Paradise Valley Golf...
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Posted on 11/14/2019
Video Tour - 0 Skyhawk Lane, Vacaville, CA 95688
13 acres with two home sites available. Perc test has been completed and owner has paid $21,200 on North Vacaville Rural Water District hook-up and meters. Also, property has a $70,000 paved frontage road completed with county approval. Financing available or seller will consider trade-in and/or financing. Zoned RR-5 (Rural Residential 5 Acres), buyers can...
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