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If you’re in the process of shopping for your first home, you’re probably feeling a bit overwhelmed. Don’t worry, that’s normal. Buying a new home is a big step, and it can be pretty complicated. Renting is simpler than home ownership, but home ownership gives you stability and equity. So, you need to get the information that will help make home shopping easier. A good real estate agent is a good place to start. I’ve been through the home buying and selling process a few times now, and I started this blog to share my information about how to find a home with the features you’re looking for, get the most for your money, and avoid getting stuck with a lemon. Check out the articles to learn how to make your first home buying experience great.
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3 Things To Know Before Attending New Home Open Houses
Attending new home open houses is a great step to take if you are looking for a house to buy, but it's important to know what to do and what not to do when visiting these homes. Here are three things to keep in mind as you begin searching for the perfect home to buy.
Rules of Etiquette
When homeowners or builders host open houses, they will welcome you into these homes during the open house hours.
4 Things You Should Never Put In A Storage Unit
Using a self storage facility is one of the best ways to keep your belongings safe when you are moving or going on vacation. While most of the items that you would want to put in a storage unit can be stored with no problem, there are a few unique cases that you should consider. Here are four things that you should never put in a storage unit.
Hazardous Materials
5 Ways Free Boxes Can Ruin Your Move
No one likes to pay for moving boxes. Moving is expensive enough without having to purchase boxes that you will likely use once and throw away. To avoid this expense, many DIY movers try to rummage through local dumpsters and beg friends and neighbors for free boxes. However, this method of collecting boxes may backfire. Here are 5 ways your free moving boxes can ruin your move.
They won't hold up.
Simple Things You Can Do To Help Your Movers Move Your Stuff
After weeks or months of planning, packing, repacking and stacking endless cardboard boxes, you are finally ready for a custom relocation service to grab your stuff and get it on the truck. However, like any service provider, you want to make the job as easy and quick as possible for the guys who will be lugging your stuff to and from the truck. From making sure everything is clean and in order to the little extras that can mean a lot, here are a few things you can do to help the movers move your stuff more quickly:
Buying Your First Home? 3 Things You Should Discuss With Your Real Estate Agent
When you start looking for your first home, it can be easy to become sidetracked with tree-lined streets and wraparound porches. However, investing in real estate is a big deal, and you need to make sure that you and your real estate agent are on the same page. Here are three things you should discuss with your real estate agent, and why it might matter later:
1: Your Preapproval Letter
4 Surefire Ways To Keep Your Pediatric Office Organized
In addition to minimizing germs in the atmosphere, keeping your pediatric office organized comes with a variety of benefits such as ease of communication with patients, better managed finances, and a calmer workplace for you and your office staff to thrive in. With the help of the following tips and tricks, keeping your pediatric office organized on a day-to-day basis is a cinch:
Use Stackable Storage Bins
A great way to keep your clutter at bay is to put a few stackable storage bins throughout various areas of your office.
How To Properly Store Your Outboard-Powered Boat Over The Winter
Boaters usually don't look forward to winter because that means the end to their warm weather fun on the water. However, when it comes time to put your boat away for the winter, you should understand what steps to take to prepare it for storage. Even small boats with outboard motors require that you take care of several things before putting them away. It's well worth taking the time to do it right, or you may be sorely disappointed when you are ready to take it out on the water in the spring if your motor doesn't start or metal parts are rusting.
How To Create Curb Appeal In Homes For Sale In Ballantyne
Curb appeal is a word that has been thrown around a lot in real estate. You hear about it on the news. You read about it in magazines. HGTV even has a whole show dedicated to creating it. Curb appeal is obviously important when you have homes for sale in Ballantyne, but what exactly is it? When buyers first look at homes, they have a long list of what is available in their price range.