After several years of diligently saving money, I’m nearly ready to purchase my first home. Because I’ve been thinking about buying a home for so long, I know exactly what I want my house to look like. I desire a place that has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. I also need a quiet space to set up my home office in. I want a massive, walk-in closet in my master bedroom. My master bathroom needs to have double vanities, a tiled, walk-in shower, and a Jacuzzi tub. On this blog, I hope you will discover how to set priorities during your new home search. Enjoy!
A New Home Search
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Should You Buy A Home With Worn Out Carpeting?
7 March 2017
If you've found a home you like but the carpeting is in terrible condition, you may be unsure of how to proceed. Carpeting can be replaced, transforming the look of the home, but this can be a costly endeavor. Before you decide whether or not to make an offer on this home, consider these factors. Is the carpet just worn or also dirty? If the carpet is just worn, you may be able to live with it for another year or two while you save up money to replace it.
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Four Advantages Of Hiring A Property Maintenance Company To Care For Your Apartments
7 March 2017
If you own several apartment homes, then you probably have a lot of landscaping and basic repairs to take care of. Have you ever thought of hiring a property maintenance company to tackle these tasks for you? While spending the extra money to have someone else handle these tasks may sound silly at first, there are actually many advantages of doing so. Here's a look. The work will be done by professionals.
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Don't Overlook Certain Spots To Clean When Preparing Your House For Sale
7 March 2017
If you are going to be putting your house on the market, then you want to get it in as nice of shape as you can. This way the real estate agent can come right in and stage it for an open house and you can hopefully get an offer right away. When you are going through your house there are some spots that you don't want to overlook. Some areas of homes are easy to forget to clean because you don't tend to give them much thought.
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The Pros and Cons of Renting to Pet Owners
3 March 2017
If you have a rental property, a property management company can help you to get the property rented out and keep up with maintenance. However, you still get to call some of the shots and decide what you will allow in the house and what you won't. One thing you need to decide is whether you will rent to someone who has a pet or not. There are pros and cons to renting to someone with a pet.
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Renting a Condo: What Makes It Different from a Home
12 January 2017
When you have the option of renting a condo over renting a home, you may want to know what the difference in condo living is. Here are a few differentiating factors that you should think about when renting a condo over a home. Location Condos, like apartment complexes, are often located in the heart of town, making them convenient locations for living when you are a college student or want to live closer to work.