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Video: Is A Bridge Loan Right for You?

We don’t hear as much about Bridge Loans as we used to, and though they were nearly nonexistent for a while they seem to be creeping back into favor. A bridge loan may not be the most financially prudent option, interest rates are higher and the amount of time you will carry the loan is… Read More

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Video: 3 Ultra Modern Fixtures for a Futuristic Bathroom

We’re big fans of smart home technology. Not only is it a lot of fun but there are tons of practical, energy conserving and money saving features that are easy to incorporate into your day-to-day life. As home technology matures it’s getting less expensive as well. In addition to the awesome ideas in the video… Read More

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Video: Marketing Your Home to Millennials

The millennial home-buyer market is huge and you can’t go wrong with updates that will appeal to this 24-32 age group, after all, this kind of modernization can only get more valuable in the future and will make your life easier while you’re still living in your home. The video below contains a few tips… Read More

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Video: Housing Market Progresses Toward Stability

Housing market stability is always great news for Realtors, Appraisers and Banks, but the best news is for homeowners. What this really means to homeowners is that the equity you have in your home is growing. Investors are finding that the balance in our Real Estate Market is supporting the logic of investing again. The… Read More

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Video: Tips to Improve Your Landscape and Boost Home Value

Believe it or not, landscaping can make or break a home sale. Your homes curb appeal will determine the mood of a potential home buyer even before they’ve walked through the door. If you can’t afford to upgrade your landscaping, at the very least make sure it’s neat and well trimmed. There are some specific… Read More

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Video: Home Equity Loan Dos and Donts

Home Equity loans are coming back into favor with most banks. You might consider a home equity to make major improvements to your home, which could ultimately boost your home’s value giving you even more equity. With interest rates still remarkably low, now might be the time to think about making the equity you have… Read More

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Video: Help Kids Handle Moving

Great tips in this video to help you kid’s transition to a new home. One thing we always found helpful when trying to assimilate kids to their new environment was a “moving pack”. Fill a brand new backpack for their new school, with travel brochures from the area they’re moving to, featuring of course some… Read More

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Video – Avoiding Moving Company Dilemmas

This video has some great advice including insurance for your move and a visit to www.protectyourmove.gov. A few additional tips from someone who’s been there a few times: Pack valuables in advance and carry them with you, as well as very fragile items or those irreplaceable things with sentimental value. Home Buyer’s Frequently Asked Questions Home… Read More

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Video – Conduct a safety assessment of your new home

The video below explains a few basic safety measures you should take when moving into any new home. In addition, I always suggest my buyers change the locks as soon as possible after closing. Generally you will keep the same lock but the core will be changed, this is called a re-key. If you have… Read More