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Fix It or Leave It As Is?

When you’re preparing your home for sale, you obviously want your property to look its best for buyers. That means fixing things that are broken, and, possibly, making a few improvements. But, how do you decide whether to invest in fixing or improving something versus just leaving it as is?Say, for ...

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4 Golden Rules to Finding a Home You’ll Love

If you want or need to sell your current home, one thing you might be wondering is, “How will we find and buy our next dream home?” Fortunately, there’s no mystery to how to do that. Simply follow the “golden rules”! Create a profile. Decide what kind of home you want ...

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Should You Get a Pre-Sale Home Inspection?

Unless you’re in a seller’s market where you can expect many offers, quickly, it might make sense to get a pre-sale home inspection. It can give your listing a competitive advantage. What is it? It’s simply a professional inspection you get done on your own home. Assuming only a few inconsequential issues ...

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You Say You Want a Revolution?

...Well, you know  We all want to change the world You tell me that it's evolution Well, you know We all want to change the world In November of 1968 John Lennon’s words became an anthem for political protesters against the Vietnam war. In the late 1990’s, Steve Jobs reminded us that “the people who ...

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It’s Still Memorial Day…

I know it's June 1, but for many, everyday is Memorial Day... I grew up in a Military family, and was fortunate to live most of my grade school years just outside of Washington D.C. and in West Germany. My school yards and playgrounds were on Air Force, Army or Navy ...

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Bookmarks….

Graduation. It's happening in a kindergarten, high school or college near you any moment now. Children, youth and adults of all ages are bookmarking segments of their lives with a ceremony. A ceremony that marks a rite of passage leading us from the familiar to the unfamiliar. A final gathering to remember what was, ...

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Why you MUST HAVE a Loan Pre-Qualification to go Home Shopping!

Rarely a week goes by that we don't upset someone by asking them if they have spoken to a lender about a home loan or if they can provide a bank letter for a cash offer on a property. Potential home buyers get irritated for a couple of reasons. Primarily, they have usually looked ...

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