Should you spend less money buying a fixer-upper, or more money buying a fixed-up house? That is the question. While there are no simple answers to those questions, here are some tips that you should consider when making your choice: 1. Do the math. One of the keys to determining whether or not to purchase...
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Strategies for Veterans Buying Your First Home Using Your VA Loan
In many areas of the country the real estate markets have experienced inventory shortages, especially in major metropolitan areas. The seller, in many cases, will have several competing offers to choose from, in addition, it can be difficult for the veteran buyer to find a homeowner who will accept an offer using VA financing. Based...
Tips for Choosing the Right Office Furniture for Your Storage Needs
The choice of office furniture is never easy. You have to think about functionality and comfort. At the same time, you should never forget about the space limitations. It is best if you focus on the primary items which you need. The storage units are certainly among them. Use some practical advice on how to...
Foreclosure Property Money Pits – Advice From a Certified Home Inspector
New home buyers should be extremely cautious regarding hidden property defects of a foreclosure real estate purchase. Recent national real estate data reports that the majority of real estate transactions are now part of a foreclosure process. At the same time, a significant percentage of these buyers at forgoing the recommended professional home inspection process....
Combine Colors Like a Design Expert
Choosing the right colors when designing the spaces in your home is probably the one key component in creating beautiful interior designs It’s hard to believe that something as simple as color can have such an impact on our lives, both mentally and visually. Small spaces seem larger and large spaces become cozy and warmer....
5 Great Kitchen and Washroom Countertop Options for 2021
Kitchens and Washrooms with great design and aesthetic appeal are essential aspects of modern homes. The year 2021 is expected to bring even more innovations in this area as people would supposedly be spending more time in their respective houses. As more and more people are exploring their culinary skills, kitchens have become their favourite...
Three Signs You Need Advanced Foundation Repair
Moving into your first home is a great experience simply because you feel about as grown up as you might ever feel (aside from parenthood). While the exhilaration of this rite of passage may be what’s making each packing box easier to carry, it’s things like advanced foundation repair that can be the cold water...
How to Hire a Good Contractor
Remodeling projects can be a real challenge for homeowners. Since even small projects can be a significant monetary investment, it’s important to choose the right contractor at the right price. There are several steps homeowners can take before they choose a contractor that will save them potential headaches caused by hiccups during remodeling. Here is...
Foundation Repair – Is Your Home’s Foundation Moving? – 11 Ways to Know If Your House is Safe
The sooner you fix a moving foundation, the less damage it will cause. Sometimes these problems are hard to diagnose and foundation repairs many times should be left to the professionals. Check off which symptoms you have below. Some obvious foundation movement indicators are: 1. Are there cracks in your foundation? 2. Do you have...
Home Design Software Tips – Before You Build
The benefits of using home design software can be unbelievable. Whether you have experience with home-building design or not, home design software can give you a pretty clear picture of what the new house is actually going to look like and this is wonderful. 1. Make sure that you understand how the software works. Take...