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Posted on 05/24/2020

Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay All home sellers understand that there are some costs to selling a home, but not everyone realizes what they're expected to pay for (and how much the total will be). We'll look at the most common expenses and how they might affect your budget. Real Estate Agent Fees This is probably the...

Housing Costs

Selling Your Home

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Posted on 05/17/2020

DIY: 4 Walkways to Boost Curb Appeal

Photo by Craig Tidball on Unsplash It's probably much easier and less expensive than you realize to improve your home's curb appeal. Simple fixes such as replacing rickety porch railings or giving trim a fresh, bright coat of paint go a long way toward making prospective home buyers smile. And when you create a welcoming pathway, that leads...

House Walkway

Curb Appeal

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Posted on 05/16/2020

Another Property Sold - 32 Lacey Road, Manchester (mac), NJ 08759

Living is easy in this country ranch. Fenced in yard and spacious two car...

Real Estate

Manchester Mac

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Posted on 05/16/2020

Another Property Sold - 32 Lacey Road, Manchester (mac), NJ 08759

Living is easy in this country ranch. Fenced in yard and spacious two car...

Real Estate

Manchester Mac

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Posted on 05/10/2020

Are Home Sellers at the Whims of Millennial Buyers?

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay The home selling trends for 2020 are predicted to skew toward the millennial generation given the most recent statistics of age demographics. While the exact definition of millennial varies, the term usually refers to anyone born between 1980 and 2000 (give or take a few years in either direction). Given the relatively...

Selling Your Home

Seller

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Posted on 05/03/2020

Recipe: Grilled Vegetable Soup

Photo by alleksana from Pexels This delious spring recipe is perfect for anyone who enjoys grilling. This recipe is tasty, nutritious and if you grill a lot anyway, you'll have the perfect opportunity to prepare vegetables in advance. Charcoal grills produce the best smoke and flavor, but you can grill your vegetables over a gas grill with good...

Cooking

Meal Planning

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Posted on 04/26/2020

Eco-friendly Updates for Your Home

Photo by Layton Diament on Unsplash Large homes use a considerable amount of energy throughout the year, especially from heating and cooling. Making some upgrades to your home can significantly reduce your energy usage while also boosting the value of your home. If you’ve been thinking about making your home more energy-efficient, consider one or more of the...

Eco Friendly

Green Home

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Posted on 04/19/2020

DIY: Refinishing Your Cabinets

Photo by u_jup1hbno via Pixabay Paint is the magic elixir when it comes to inexpensive home makeovers. It rejuvenates space in a way few other things can do. Yet many homeowners have blinders on when it comes to the places they can paint. Namely, they only see the walls as a palette. Let's challenge that notion and remind...

Diy

Home Improvement

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Posted on 04/12/2020

How to Replace Your Toilet in 3 Simple Steps

Photo by Edgardo Lagmay on Unsplash Nothing dates a bathroom like an old toilet. Not only have toilets advanced significantly in the past 10-15 years. Older toilets often develop hard water stains and porcelain scratches that show their age. Fortunately, replacing a toilet is one of the most straightforward home improvement projects you can do. And it's relatively...

Bathroom Update

Bathroom

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Posted on 04/05/2020

Tips for Selling to Savvy Buyers

Image by wavebreakmedia from Shutterstock If you've owned your house for a long time and are putting it on the market, take time to consider how the buying and selling process has changed. Today’s buyers are both smart and cautious. They have access to more information than was possible a decade ago. Research shows that buyers begin shopping...

Selling Your Home

Prepare Your Home To Sell

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Posted on 03/29/2020

How to Defend Against Termites

Photo by Binyamin Mellish from Pexels Termites are one of the worst possible nightmares you can face as a homeowner. These common insects can cause major structural damage right under your nose and eventually lead to thousands of dollars in repairs. Because they live in underground nests and inside the foundation of the home, it can be difficult...

Pest Control

Termites

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Posted on 03/22/2020

Using Coupons Wisely Helps Boost Your Savings

Whether you're trying to balance your household budget or save money to buy your first house, discount coupons can help. Coupons alone are not a panacea that will cure budgetary woes or enable you to quickly save up for a real estate down payment, but they can play a role in achieving your financial goals. Building up your financial...

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