July 03, 2019
The Risks and Rewards of Purchasing a Bank-Owned Home
Posted in Buying by Kenady Swan
The process of purchasing a home directly from a lender can be long and arduous, but could very well be worth it in the end. If you have your sights on a particular home or are looking to find a deal on your first, working directly with the lender may be your only option.
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July 01, 2019
Are You Better Off Paying Your Mortgage Earlier or Investing Your Money?
Posted by Kenady Swan
Few topics cause more division among economists than the age-old debate of whether you’re better off paying off your mortgage earlier, or investing that money instead. And there’s a good reason why that debate continues; both sides make compelling arguments.
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June 03, 2019
12 Tips for Making Your Bedroom Cozier
Posted in Living by Kenady Swan
At the end of a long day, your bedroom should be a sanctuary of comfort that welcomes you in. But, as a room that guests rarely see and in which homeowners spend most of their time with their eyes closed, its upkeep frequently gets pushed to the bottom of the to-do list.
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May 15, 2019
13 Appliance Tips & Hacks for Household Chores
Posted in Living by Kenady Swan
Modern home appliances make our lives so much easier: They tackle dreaded household chores, saving us time and effort. There are lots of ways to use them, however, that you may not have thought of before. From cleaning your ceiling fixtures in the dishwasher to vacuuming your pet, here are 13...
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May 13, 2019
Designing the Perfect Office to Work From Home In Style
Posted in Living by Kenady Swan
Working from home is an aspiration for many of us, but to do so effectively takes work. A disorganized space at home can be just as troublesome as a hectic office. The most disciplined telecommuters will tell you that you need a structured routine and organization to rise...
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May 08, 2019
How Reliable Are Home Valuation Tools?
Posted in Selling by Kenady Swan
What’s your home worth? It seems like a simple question, but finding that answer is more complicated than it might seem. Sites like Zillow, Redfin, Eppraisal, and others have built-in home valuation tools that make it seem easy, but how accurate are they? And which one do you believe if you get three different answers?
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April 29, 2019
Follow Our Sellers Checklist To Stay Safe While Selling Your Home
Posted in Selling by Kenady Swan
Staying organized while uprooting your life and moving from one home to another can feel impossible. Not only are you trying to get the best financial return on your investment, but you might also be working on a tight deadline. There’s also the pressure to keep your home clean and organized...
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April 22, 2019
Blinds or Curtains? Or Both? Top Things to Consider When Choosing Your Window Style
Posted in Living by Kenady Swan
Some rooms just need blinds, other rooms just need curtains, and then some rooms look best with both. But how do you decide which rooms need what? There are a number of factors to consider when you’re picking window treatments for rooms in your house, from price to insulation to style to orientation within the room.
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April 17, 2019
To Sell or to Rent? The Perks and Pitfalls of Being a Landlord
Posted in Selling by Kenady Swan
Electing a full sale or a property management situation is a life-changing decision that shouldn't be taken lightly. In choosing whether or not becoming a landlord is right for you, there are a number of factors to consider, but primarily they fall into the following three categories: financial analysis, risk, and goals.
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April 15, 2019
Beyond Alexa - Other Smart Appliances You Can Use In Your Home
Posted in Living by Kenady Swan
The nation’s largest home-building company, Lennar, now integrates Amazon’s “Alexa” smart speaker system as a function in new homes they construct. In the United States alone there are reportedly at least 39 million privately owned smart speakers, and the growth seems likely to only continue.
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