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Posted on 02/16/2020

Photo by Kaboompics .com from Pexels When the toilet's stopped up, you grab the plunger. If it's the sink, you might run some unclogging solution down with hot water. But some clogged piped won't clear. They get stopped up with gunk and debris that, over time, may work its way deep in the pipes. How do you power...

Home Improvement

Pipes

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Posted on 02/09/2020

Craving Small Town Life? Check out These Up-and-Coming Communities

Photo by Christian Heitz via Pexels Sometimes, small town life is just what you crave. If you’re considering a move and want a community with that feel, there are several in the East Coast that deliver it beautifully. From New York to Pennsylvania, here are some of the top small towns that you need to see for yourself....

Travel

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Posted on 02/02/2020

Simple Signs It's Time to Check Your HVAC

Photo by ElasticComputeFarm via Pixabay Your HVAC system keeps everything cool and comfortable, but only if it is working properly. You don't have to have any repair or DIY skills to determine if your air conditioner is struggling, just look for one or more of the signs below. Finding problems now, at the first sign of trouble, can...

Central Air Conditioner Maintenance

Maintenance

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Posted on 01/26/2020

Improving the Look of Old Tile With New Grout

Photo by James DeMers via Pixabay That bathroom tile once looked terrific, so newly laid contrast between tile and grout. You were so proud to show it off to all your guests. But over time, grout becomes dull, stained and chipped. Tiles fade and look dated. When they do, it's time to refreshen or replace tile and grout....

DIY

Tile

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Posted on 01/19/2020

Reasons Your Dream Home Has Multiple Offers

Photo by Fizkes via Shutterstock Months of searching, attending open houses, and viewing available homes finally paid off. You’ve found the perfect property in the perfect neighborhood for the perfect price. You’re ready to make an offer. Then, it happens, you get the dreaded call from your agent telling you there are multiple offers on the property. How...

Home Buying

Multiple Offers

Posted on 01/12/2020

First-Time Home Seller Guide

Photo by Pexels via Pixabay If you do not know the process for selling a home it can raise your stress level some. It can also be a very unpleasant experience. During the process, you will have to endure a lot of opinions and suggestions that can either help you or end up hurting your efforts when the...

Selling Your Home

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Posted on 01/05/2020

Why You Should Create an Estate Plan When You Own a Home

Photo by Aymane Jdidi via Pixabay Most people do not think of creating an estate plan before they are in their 40s or even their 50s. However, if you own a home, regardless of the cost of the home and regardless of your age, you should create an estate plan. Even if you are in your 20s, your...

Estate Planning

Home Living

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Posted on 12/29/2019

Optimize Your Home's Potential

If you plan to list your house in the foreseeable future, you should do everything possible to differentiate your residence from the competition. That way, you can show homebuyers exactly what your house has to offer and increase the likelihood of a fast, profitable home sale. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you optimize your...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 12/22/2019

3 Signs That Now Is a Good Time to Apply for a Mortgage

For many individuals, the homebuying journey often begins with getting pre-approved for a mortgage. Because if a buyer has a mortgage, he or she can enter the real estate market with a budget in hand. Ultimately, there are many signs that now may be the perfect time to apply for a mortgage, and these include: 1. You're ready to...

Mortgage

Buying A Home

Posted on 12/15/2019

Good Neighbor Relations Bring Many Advantages

Whether you've just moved into a new neighborhood or have lived there for decades, there are many advantages to maintaining friendly relations with neighbors. If, on the other hand, you adopt more of an isolated lifestyle, then the experience of home ownership may be a lot less fulfilling. Taking the time to have a friendly chat with your neighbors,...

Best Neighborhoods

New Neighborhood

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Posted on 12/08/2019

6 Things To Know If You're Moving to California

Are you planning a big move to the Golden State in the near future? I know how it can be to move to a new state, trying to learn the local culture and customs and doing your best to fit in. California, like every other state, certainly has its defining features. We’ve all seen the beautiful coastlines and the...

California

Moving To California

Posted on 12/01/2019

Strategies for Saving

Image by Monster Ztudio from Shutterstock It's time to find the perfect place of your own but becoming a property investor has one significant roadblock: a down payment. It’s something that can stop potential home buyers in their tracks. While winning the lottery or inheriting a windfall would be fabulous, you don’t need those luxuries before you can...

Mortgage Down Payment

Budgeting

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