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Posted on 01/08/2020
Refresh or Replace Your Kitchen Cabinets
Photo by Jafar Mansuri on Unsplash To resurface or replace? That's the question. Consider replacing if: They have significant water or humidity damage. They're poorly constructed and/or falling apart. The design frustrates. You could do better starting over. The style can't be easily updated, for example, floral moldings. The cost to refinish is more than new cabinets. It...
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Posted on 01/01/2020
Why Your Offer Got Rejected
Once you decide to buy a home, you need to buckle in because you’re in for an emotional roller coaster. You need to be prepared for any type of situation. You’ll need to hunker down and save a significant amount of money for a downpayment. Securing the financing for your home will be at the top of your list....
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Posted on 12/25/2019
Pros & Cons of "Subject-to" Real Estate Investment
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay When you're considering buying real estate as an investment, it's a good idea to weigh the pros and cons. That's especially important with "subject-to" real estate, because there can be risks and rewards with this type of property that are different from traditional purchases. Here's what you should be considering, before you...
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Posted on 12/18/2019
A Quick Guide to PMI
Photo by Gino Crescoli via Pixabay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) may be a common term in home buying, but not every home buyer understands exactly what it will mean for their finances. This short guide will give you the basics, so there are fewer surprises down the line. What Is PMI? PMI is a type of insurance that...
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Posted on 12/11/2019
Best Practices: Boosting Your Curb Appeal
Photo by Javani LLC via Shutterstock Before you ever place your home on the market, start working on curb appeal. What’s curb appeal? It’s the first thing that makes people want to take a second look when they drive by. If they’re house shopping or just dreaming for the future, a home with curb appeal will bring them...
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Posted on 12/04/2019
Reasons to Boost Your Credit Score Before You Buy a Home
Believe it or not, your credit score can make a world of difference as you get ready to search for your ideal house. If you have an excellent credit score, you likely will have no trouble obtaining home financing. On the other hand, if you have a bad credit score, you may struggle to get the financing you need...
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Posted on 11/27/2019
Adding Up the Benefits of Home Ownership
If you're renting a nice house, condo, or apartment, there's a good chance your monthly rent check is almost as much as a mortgage payment. Perhaps you've realized this and have been asking yourself why you're contributing to someone else's nest egg, instead of your own! If that sounds familiar, you may be ready to take the plunge into...
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Posted on 11/20/2019
What You Should Know About Xeriscaping
As you look for ways to avoid spending a lot of money on your landscape, you need to learn about xeriscaping. In suburban areas, up to 80 percent of the water used for a household goes to preserve a lawn or yard. For those who want to invest in some landscaping but who do not want to maintain...
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Posted on 12/20/2019
146 Boyer Drive, Newark, DE 19702 now has a new price of $280,000!
Don't miss touring this fine 4BR, 3 full Bath, Colonial home situated on a well landscaped premium fenced lot, in popular Salem Woods. Many improvements have been made to this fine home such as an eat-in kitchen with recessed lights, gleaming white cabinets, gorgeous granite counter-tops and sleek black appliances. The current owners have been very diligent with the upkeep of the home which includes a new roof (2018) replacement heater and air conditioning unit (2015). There is also lots of new carpet, fresh paint and new interior doors. The large basement is also finished and has a sound room that can be converted into a bathroom. There...
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Posted on 12/07/2019
146 Boyer Drive, Newark, DE 19702 now has a new price of $295,000!
Don't miss touring this fine 4BR, 3 full Bath, Colonial home situated on a well landscaped premium fenced lot, in popular Salem Woods. Many improvements have been made to this fine home such as an eat-in kitchen with recessed lights, gleaming white cabinets, gorgeous granite counter-tops and sleek black appliances. The current owners have been very diligent with the upkeep of the home which includes a new roof (2018) replacement heater and air conditioning unit (2015). There is also lots of new carpet, fresh paint and new interior doors. The large basement is also finished and has a sound room that can be converted into a bathroom. There...
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