Category: avoiding-foreclosure

Do I Need to Winterize my Porch or Patio?

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You spent the spring getting your patio or porch looking great and the summer and early fall enjoying it. With winter on the horizon, it’s time to get your space ready for cold temperatures. Whether the climate is comfortable in February or not, here are a few tips to make sure everything survives the cold … Continued

Is Winter Good for a Home Sale

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1. Demand Is Strong The latest Buyer Traffic Report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows that buyer demand remains very strong throughout the vast majority of the country. These buyers are ready, willing and able to purchase… and are in the market right now! More often than not, multiple buyers are competing with … Continued

Choosing The Best Interior Home Doors

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  Take a minute to count the number of doors in your house. Surprising, right? Consider then, the impact that a little attention to the doors can have on the overall style and design of your home. Whether you’re just moving in or staging for a sale, new doors are a simple way to dramatically … Continued

How to Choose the Right Hardwood Flooring

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The rich patina of wood floors adds beauty and elegance to any home. Older homes were once routinely constructed with hardwood floors, but that practice was abandoned in the 1950s, when new technologies made wall-to-wall carpeting available. Builders were able to build more homes faster, for the post-war baby boom, and save money on labor. … Continued

Hot Black Friday Deals Today

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We’re still weeks from the “official” Black Friday shopping period, but that doesn’t mean you can’t save on a great array of items right now. “It’s true that the biggest sales in terms of hype and deal volume won’t take place until Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday, but you don’t need to wait until then … Continued

Are You Using the Right Light Bulbs?

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Different types of light bulbs work best in different situations, so it can pay to double-check all your home’s light bulbs. Bulbs vary in type, wattage, the amount of light they produce, the color of light that they produce and the amount of energy they use. As with anything in life, each light bulb has … Continued

2018 Color Of The Year: A Modern Guide To Using Red

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Neutrals, be gone! If Benjamin Moore has its way, interiors will be going from soft and soothing to red hot next year. The paint company’s Color of the Year for 2018 is Caliente, and the name is appropriate. The fiery red is “hot, passionate, and sexy,” said Benjamin Moore. With a hint of orange, caliente has lots … Continued

Piggy Bank for Emergency House Repairs

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With home-ownership comes new responsibilities, including repair and maintenance expenses. Sooner or later, you’ll encounter a leaky faucet or a blown circuit breaker and quickly learn that keeping your household up and running is no longer as simple as a call to the landlord. Deciding how much money to spend on fixing or replacing something … Continued