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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Three Smart Strategies To Help You Find The Right Apartment
15 September 2016
The basics of apartment hunting are common sense—look for a clean place in the best neighborhood you can afford that is close to work or school and offers good local shopping and entertainment options. However, it's best to dig a little deeper while you're at it. Following are three strategies for ensuring that you end up in the right apartment. Visit the Area In the Off Hours Apartment showings are generally booked during business hours.
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Shopping for a Smart Lock? Two Features You Should Look For
13 September 2016
Property crimes run rampant in the United States, with over 8 million instances reported in 2014 alone. As a business owner, it is up to you to protect your employees, your inventory, and your equipment, or else you risk the financial well being of your company. Fortunately, technology has extended into the realm of commercial security, and most business owners would be interested to know that smart locks are more secure than ever before.
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Tips For Negotiating Real Estate Commission When Selling Your House
22 July 2016
If you do not have a lot of equity in your home and do not want to owe money when you sell it, you may need to negotiate the commission rate with the real estate agent you hire to help you sell your home. Negotiating with a real estate agent is not an easy task, but it might be worthwhile to try. If you can get a lower rate on the commission you must pay, you may be able to at least break even on your house when closing day arrives.
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Potential Benefits Of Working In Real Estate
18 May 2016
People who prefer to have a job with flexible hours that they set themselves may want to consider a career in real estate. There are a number of potential benefits to this type of career. Relatively Short Training Time While each state has different requirements, it typically takes just a few weeks or months of attending a realtor school to get a realtor license. You can attend a class in person or sign up for classes at an online real estate school.
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Selling Your Home? Don't Overlook These Preparation Tasks
18 May 2016
It's not easy preparing your home to put up on the market for sale. It needs a solid deep cleaning, fresh paint, decluttering, new landscaping, and more. By the time you're done, it looks brand new and better than ever! However, there are a few more tasks that you need to do before you are truly ready for prospective buyers, including: Getting an Up-to-Date Survey of the Home. Potential buyers will want to know about easements, property lines, etc.