Want to save money in 2025? There are many money-saving opportunities — including tax savings — that you can realize if you take action before the year ends. Here are just a few examples of what to consider:
Do you own a business? Even if it’s just a side-hustle to make ...
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Usually, a home inspection is done after an offer is made to buy a home. The offer will typically include a condition that the property must pass such an inspection. The buyer then hires the inspector, who goes through the home, top to bottom, inside and out, looking for issues.
However, ...
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Imagine you find a home on the market that checks all the boxes. There’s only one issue. It needs work. Perhaps the paint has faded, or the kitchen is old, or there are repairs needed.
Should you make an offer on that home? That depends on many factors, of course.
The first ...
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When you sell your property and buy your next dream home, closing day can come faster than you might imagine. Before you know it, it’s just weeks away! So it’s important to make the proper plans to ensure everything goes smoothly.
Here are the most common plans you’ll need to make:
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Is it really possible to improve your kitchen’s look for about the cost of a takeout gourmet dinner with the family?
Obviously you’re not going to be able to do anything major, such as replace the cabinets within that budget. But, there are many surprisingly low-budget ways to spruce up the ...
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When you have a buyer coming to view your property, you want to make the best impression possible. So, you do the usual things. You clean, tidy and declutter. However, some details are easy to forget.
For example:
Is there a mat by the front door for shoes, umbrellas, etc.?Did you air ...
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When considering whether or not to sell their home, many people think about market conditions. They consider whether it’s a buyer’s or seller’s market. They look at trends. They try to time the sale to get the best price for their property.
While market conditions certainly can play a role in ...
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When you put your property up for sale, you want to make sure that potential buyers get all the information they need on the features of your home and its surrounding area. If, for example, a buyer doesn’t realize there is a great school just a couple of blocks away, ...
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Until recently, even the latest home security system could become obsolete overnight. But, newer whole-home integration systems are much more compatible with interchangeable parts and innovative add-ons.As a result, it’s now possible to have a multi-faceted security system that watches over many of the functions and activities in and around ...
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What will your housing needs be in three to five years? If you can figure that out, you can watch the market, target areas and communities you might like to live in, and reap the benefits of planning ahead.To begin the process, start by asking yourself the following questions:
What will ...
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