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Whether you’re planning to list your home for sale tomorrow or three years from now, it’s never too early to start making investments that will ultimately increase your home’s value. According to the 2017 Cost vs. Value report, you will get the best return on your investment (ROI) from major renovations including: new attic insulation,... View Article
Whether you’ve always dreamed of living above your own shop or just want to cut costs, living in a commercial property can look like a pretty attractive proposition. But is it legal? Is it safe? Could it end up costing you? We’ll run you through the basics here. How real estate zoning works If a... View Article
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Whether you see 2016 as a good or a bad year, there is no denying it was busy. We saw a new American president get elected, the Cubs win the World Series for the first time in 108 years, and the United States reopening relations with Cuba, just to name a few things. Another area... View Article
Nearly a decade after the housing bubble burst, rising home values are finally raising the levels of home equity for millions of American families. By the end of the second quarter, more than 12.3 million homes were equity rich—meaning their owners owed less than 50 percent of the property’s value on outstanding mortgages—according to real... View Article
Whether you’re aware of it or not, flooding does happen in all 50 states. Some cases are more extreme than others, but it still pays to be aware of the flood plains in your area before you buy. Depending on where your new home falls on the map, your lender may require you to buy flood insurance... View Article
One of the most stressful parts of buying a new home is the move-in. If you’re not careful, it can make getting a mortgage look like the easy part. There are two ways to go about moving into a new place. You can either hire a moving company, or do it yourself. Both options have... View Article
It’s not surprising these days to find many homes readied with a backyard pool. Depending on your motives, whether you are a seller trying to add value to your home, or a buyer on the hunt, this topic can be fairly debatable. So, will adding a pool to your backyard add value to your home?... View Article
There are few things in this world as exciting as going on vacation. However, sometimes going somewhere is way too expensive, or maybe when the time comes rolling around to take off of work, it isn’t the best time to leave town. There are many people out there with this problem, and surprisingly, there is... View Article
