Tag Archives: Homeowner

Why Now is the Best Time to Buy a Home!

Many times, the holidays are seen as a slow time in real estate. However if you are thinking about buying a home, now is actually the best time! Mortgage rates have been hovering around 3.5% since June, and in November …
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Getting Your Plumbing Ready for Winter

Cooler weather is coming, and those winter months can be hard on your home’s plumbing. This informational video provides key points on preventative steps you can take to avoid problems before they arise. Taking a little time now to properly …
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How To: Find a Shorewest, REALTOR® to Sell Your Home

When looking for someone to help you sell your home, a Shorewest, REALTOR® will give you the best possible experience. A Shorewest, REALTOR® is a professional who is well trained and backed by a company offering support and resources. A …
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Six Home Trends That May Not Be Worth It

We all have seen beautiful pictures of homes perfectly set up on Pinterest and wondered to ourselves, “why doesn’t my home look like that?” The truth is, our homes don’t look like that because they are wonderfully lived in! Kids, …
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Don’t Wait Until After the Holidays to Sell Your Home!

It seems to happen every year; homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to put their homes up for sale. Or homeowners, who already have their home up for sales, take a break over the holidays. Buy why would …
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Resource Video: Homeowners Edition

Importance of Smoke Detectors in the Home With the holidays here it is important to have smoke detectors in the home that are working. Make sure to test your smoke detectors before you start your first fire in your fireplace …
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Trend Watch: Rustic Wall Décor

One of the biggest trends right now is a style called “rustic chic”. It is a design trend that shows a weathered look can be classy and updated. We’ve seen this everywhere from shiplap, headboards and picture frames to dining …
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Eight Things to Finally Get Rid of Before You Move

Congratulations! Your home is officially sold! After the bubbly is popped and the celebration has ended, some reality sets in. You now have to pack up your entire home. To make this task less daunting, we have compiled a list …
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Closing Costs: How Much Do They Cost?

When buying a home, costs involved include more than just the mortgage; you’ll also pay closing costs. Closing costs are also known as settlement fees and are paid when obtaining a mortgage. People representing your home-buying purchase charge you fees …
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Eight Exterior Paint Colors to Help You Sell Your Home

Getting ready to sell your home usually requires some extra steps. Maybe you need to stage your home or paint the interior, or maybe you chose an eggplant purple for the outside of your home and now realize that color …
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