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7 tips for preparing for an open house when trying to sell
So you're selling your home, and you want to make sure you're attracting the right buyer. Your open house is the time to make sure your home looks appealing to the eye and is clear of all clutter.
Scroll down to read 7 simple steps you can take to best prepare your home for a showing.
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6 elegant ceiling styles for your home
Do you want your home to stand out among the rest? Whether you're searching for a home or wanting to build your own, there are plenty of options to make your space appear more spacious and dramatic.
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6 actions to avoid after applying for a mortgage
You applied for a mortgage. Now what?
You've found your perfect home, applied for a mortgage, and are waiting to close. It's very exciting to buy a house and think about how you're going to make it your own home, but there are a few key things to keep in mind before you close.
Below is a list of things to avoid doing after applying for a mortgage. Avoiding these actions can help ensure your financial lender will approve your home loan.
- Avoid depositing large amounts of cash into your bank accounts before speaking with your lender. Because cash isn't easily traceable, you should discuss with your lender the best way to document your transactions.
- Avoid buying a new car, furniture, or any other large purchases. To qualify for borrowing a loan, you need a lower debt-to-income ratio. To have a lower ratio, you need to meet certain qualifications with your lender. And to ensure those qualifications don't chang...
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5 Ways to Make Your Home Office Work (Even if It's Your Kitchen)
Working from home is the new normal for many Americans. Here's how to get your workspace functioning well - and looking great.
Here are five tips for elevating your home workspace.
Commit to your space
For those of us who don't have a home office — which is a lot of people — work-from-home routines can easily get derailed. Designating an area for work, even if that place is the bill-paying area in your kitchen, is a way to stay in your routine and get yourself in the work mindset. Whatever spot you choose, just make sure it feels like a dedicated and functional work area. That means adequate lighting, a comfortable chair — the right height for typing without strain — a seamless tech setup that allows you to take and make video calls without having to fiddle with plugs or wires, and an overall lack of clutter on your desk and the surrounding area....
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Will Home Values Appreciate or Depreciate in 2020?
With the housing market staggered to some degree by the health crisis the country is currently facing, some potential purchasers are questioning whether home values will be impacted. The price of any item is determined by supply as well as the market's demand for that item. Each month the National Association of Realtors (NAR) surveys "over 50,000 real estate practitioners about their expectations for home sales, prices and market conditions" for the REALTORS Confidence Index. Their latest edition sheds some light on the relationship between seller traffic (supply) and buyer traffic (demand) during this pandemic.
Buyer Demand
The map below was created after asking the question: "How would you rate buyer traffic in your area?"