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Easy Fix For Scratches On Your Hardwood Floors!

Step 1: Grab a walnut. (Yes, a walnut!) Use a raw walnut. Make sure it’s not candied or cooked in any way. Step 2: Rub the walnut on the scratch. Rub the walnut in the same direction as the wood grain. It should take just a few swipes with the walnut to help make the

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Tips For Selling Your Home!

Ready to sell your home? Here are some critical selling tips for preparing your home for sale! Feel Free to Check Out My Guides “The Ultimate Home Seller’s Guide” and “How To Prepare Your House For Sale” View your home from the buyer’s vantage point. Step out to the street and view your home. What

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Five Little-Known Factors That Could Affect Your Home Sale

Many sellers who are preparing to sell their homes do things like making minor repairs, cleaning carpets, updating paint, etc. Making the appropriate updates & upgrades may help set your home apart! However, here are some additional items to consider: 1. Invisible Gas. Radon gas is a naturally occurring gas found all over the United States.

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Benefits Of Accepting A Cash Offer On A House

Sometimes cash is king. While cash often brings strength to an offer, and you don’t risk the volatility of a buyer who is subject to getting a mortgage to buy your property, is the cash offer always the right deal for your home sale? The Appeal of Cash:  The first thing you need to address

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What You Need To Know About Capital Gains & Real Estate Sales

Ten Things You Need To Know About Capital Gains Tax When you sell your property, the IRS may exclude up to $250,000 of your capital gain from your taxes if single, and up to $500,000 if married, and filing a joint tax return. Many homeowners take advantage of this law. Here are the top ten facts every home seller should

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Renting vs Selling – Pros & Cons

Some homeowners consider renting their property, often with the belief that they will receive good solid rental income during the rental period. Renting has definite pros, but also some cons you should consider. One area that a landlord may assume will offer a huge break is the tax write-off for rental properties. Renting your home

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Avoid These Emotional Mistakes When Selling A House

Selling a home is a complex, multi-step process. It’s not uncommon for sellers with the best of intentions to make emotional mistakes when selling. Fortunately, most of these errors are preventable – most, in fact, involve swallowing your pride so that you can act in your own best interests. It helps to keep your emotional distance and view

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How Long Does It Take To Close On A House?

When it comes to selling, buying, or closing on a home, one of the major headaches is the anxiety of timing the process. Recent US real estate statistics have highlighted that the average householder spends an average of four months house hunting. According to the report, many buyers view approximately twenty properties before choosing a

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Should You Remodel Your Home Before Selling?

Many sellers grapple with trying to figure out how to maximize profit when selling their properties. While certain factors, such as market conditions, the Realtor® you hire, and the location of your property undoubtedly have some  impact on your ability to sell, the condition of your house is extremely important. Without a doubt, a home with

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Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

Like many other firsts in life, buying your first time is an amazing experience that is packed with meeting new people, learning new terms, and creating lasting memories. Of course, not understanding the home buying process can be stressful for first time home buyers. 🏡 What do I need to know as a first-time home

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Choosing a Real Estate Agent to Sell Your House

Gone are the days when it was enough to place a for sale sign in the front yard and sit back to wait for offers. Today’s real estate market is much different and requires marketing techniques that incorporate technology with traditional methods. Choosing the right real estate agent to sell your house is critical for

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