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The 7 Worst Habits Homeowners Need to Break Now

February 12th, 2019

Article by: Houselogic Guilty of buying cheap stuff? Pack-ratting? Here’s how to change your ways. Bad habits are so easy to fall into. But in the end, we know they only make us miserable. They’re “the opposite of what makes you happy. They’re what make you miserable,” says M.J. Ryan, author of “Habit Changers: 81…Read More »

The Ins and Outs of Setting a Price for Your Home

January 30th, 2019

Article by Houselogic Everything has value. Especially your home. And when it comes to selling your home, assigning a price to that value is complicated. You made memories there. You’ve got a major financial interest in the place, too. Buyers think of value, but they’re more concerned with price. And your home’s price is one…Read More »

Buy Your First Home In on Year: A Step-by-Step Guide

January 23rd, 2019

Article by: Houselogic The ultimate timeline ensures the smoothest of transitions. A real yard. Closets bigger than your average microwave. The freedom to decorate however you darn well please! Making the switch from renting to owning is exhilarating, but many rookie homebuyers find the process trickier to navigate than they expected. This is why we created our…Read More »

6 Things Everyone Should Do When Moving Into a New House

December 19th, 2018

Article By Houslogic   Peace of mind begins with changing the locks. When I bought my first house, my timing couldn’t have been better: The house closing was two weeks before the lease was up on my apartment. That meant I could take my time packing and moving, and I could get to know the…Read More »

What You Should Really Know About Browsing for Homes Online

December 12th, 2018

Article by  HouseLogic It’s fun! It’s exciting! It’s important to take everything with a grain of salt! Oh, let’s just admit it, shall we? Browsing for homes online is a window shopper’s Shangri-La. The elegantly decorated rooms, the sculpted gardens, the colorful front doors that just pop with those “come hither” hues. Browser beware, though:…Read More »

What to Know About Your Credit Before Buying a Home

December 3rd, 2018

This article  by financial expert and blogger Mary Beth Storjohann, CFP, author, speaker, and founder of Workable Wealth. She provides financial coaching for individuals and couples in their 20s to 40s across the country, helping them make smart, educated choices with their money. Like it or not, your credit score is one of the most…Read More »

The Truth About Toxic Mold (and How to Get Rid of It)

November 26th, 2018

By Steve Asbell Don’t let the mold panic set in just yet — it might not be as bad as you think. Mold is everywhere. It grows on the sides of houses, it blackens surfaces like brick and concrete, and it thrives in the soil of your yard and garden. Indoors, mold lives in sink…Read More »

What’s More Important: The Size of a Home or Its Location?

November 19th, 2018

Article: Marian White moving.com When it comes to purchasing a home, what’s more important: the size or the location? While both are crucial factors, the one that’s most important to you will depend on your specific needs. Realtors will be the first to tell you that it’s all about the “location, location, location.” However, empty nesters looking…Read More »

10 Best-Kept Secrets for Buying a Home

November 12th, 2018

Article: HGTV Buying Secret #10: Keep Your Money Where It Is It’s not wise to make any huge purchases or move your money around three to six months before buying a new home. You don’t want to take any big chances with your credit profile. Lenders need to see that you’re reliable and they want…Read More »

7 Things in Your Living Room That Are Freaking Out Potential Buyers

November 7th, 2018

Article by: Stephanie Booth It’s easy to think of creepy items in your living room that would be instant deal breakers for potential buyers: a coffin, for instance. (With or without someone in it.) A meth lab. A ghost with an attitude problem. First impressions start with curb appeal, but next to the kitchen, the space that…Read More »