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The Cure for Cabinet Clutter

When a buyer opens a cabinet door in your kitchen, it’s not an invasion of privacy. The buyer simply wants to get a sense of the available space. So, you can expect some buyers to explore cabinet space, especially in your kitchen and bathrooms. That’s why making sure cabinet space looks ...

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Buying the Faraway Home

Shopping for a new home in a distant town, city or community can be a challenge. It’s especially difficult if getting there requires a very long drive or flight. So, if you’re thinking of moving out-of-town, here are some home shopping tips to consider: Schedule a longer than normal viewing appointment. Make ...

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Savvy Negotiation Helps Win the Deal

Purchasing a home is not the same as buying a product off the shelf. You don’t simply pay the price on the tag and know it’s yours. You can’t just see a home for sale and say, “I’ll take it!”, especially if the market is competitive. You need to make ...

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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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