Creative Ways to Get Outdoors this Summer

The school year has ended and kids are more excited than ever to get outside and play. However, as the days grow longer and summer boredom sets in, it's easy to become uninspired during playtime and it's tempting for families to turn to DVDs and...

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The Good and the Bad of PMI

Planning to buy a home this year? For most people, this is the biggest financial decision in their life. But you already know this, right? So does everyone else, but despite this, so many homeowners we know, actually had to pay much larger amounts than...

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Are You Prepared for Hurricane Season?

Far too often, people face grave safety threats after a hurricane or severe weather ends when they begin to clean-up their homes and businesses. It's important for homeowners and businesses to have proper equipment on hand and to be familiar with safe operating procedures when...

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How to Tap Into Your Home Equity

Have you ever heard about reverse mortgages? This is a loan that does not have to be paid back yet the bank is willing to lend you money because of the equity you have in your home. As long as you are over 62 years...

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Luxury Home Market up 21%

Home sales this year have been steady, but narrow the market and focus on only the luxury sector, and the stats are completely different. The luxury home market has kept up with the pace pretty well and leads the housing recovery. An industry expert told the...

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Home Prices on the Riseā€¦Sellers Demand Even More

Everyone knows home prices are on the rise. But did you know that they are rising faster than ever? A reputed real estate website has conducted a survey which states that home prices are rising rapidly and have now reached an all-time high. The sellers...

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Down Payment Biggest Obstacle for Home Buyers

Are you planning to buy a home this year? You will have to face many challenges. Saving enough money for a down payment is one of them. According to a survey conducted by a reputed real estate website, the down payment is the biggest obstacle...

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How to Survive in Today’s Real Estate Market

In the past three decades, the real estate market has undergone a significant change because of the advancements in technology. The new revolutions have completely changed the face of the industry, and it is no longer what it was in the past. Needless to say,...

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Top 5 Terms You Must Know when Buying a Home

Do you want to buy a home this year? The season has already started and sellers have put their homes on the market. You can start searching for your dream house; just make sure that whichever one of these you select, it is affordable for...

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Tips for Refinishing Hardwood Floors

Hardwood floors are a classic luxury in the real estate market but only if they are well maintained. Do you have them in your house and if so, how do they appear? If the flooring has lost its initial attractiveness, you should get them refinished...

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