Category: sellers

Costs of Listing With An Agent in Rhode Island

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When selling your Rhode Island home, don’t rush into signing with an agent until you run some numbers and learn about all of your options. There are many costs of listing with an agent, sometimes a direct sell is a more lucrative choice. Educate yourself on all scenarios before you sign a listing agreement that binds … Continued

What are Closing Costs Exactly in Rhode Island?

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You’ve likely heard about closing costs, but do you know everything that they include? Check out our closing cost “FAQ” to learn more about what closing costs are all about. What Are Closing Costs Exactly in Rhode Island? Closing costs refer to all of the fees that must be paid at the closing table. Depending … Continued

Is Brass the New Stainless

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  If you’ve been watching HGTV, flipping through interior design magazines, or touring model homes lately, you’ve probably seen one of today’s hottest trends for home: brass. But is this interior design flashback just a blip or should you start ditching all that chrome, nickel, and stainless? It’s true – what was once old is … Continued

Appliances Life Spans, How to Plan Replacments

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If you get 10 years out of most of your home appliances, you will probably come out ahead. And your home systems should last maybe two decades. However, there are factors that will affect just how long your appliances and home systems last. On average, here’s how long you can expect most of your major … Continued

5 Tips for Summer Air Conditioner

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Making it through the summer without a working air conditioning system isn’t feasible in some parts of the country. Even if you live in a temperate climate, your AC system will make you and your family much more comfortable at home. So before the weather really gets hot, take the time to clean and prepare … Continued

11 Must Do House Maintenance Tips

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Another summer is here, and if you endured a couple seasons of harsh weather conditions, or if you have some deferred maintenance to take care of, it’s time to get started. Rain, wind, and other weather fun may have wreaked havoc with your roof, your fence, or your yard, but the “obvious” fixes are only … Continued