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  • 3 Strategical Tips To Enjoy Minimal Cleaning Demands In The Home You Buy

    While renting a home, you may learn that you do not need to put a lot of time and effort into maintenance and repairs. However, you will be constantly cleaning the house to make sure that you are living in a clean, good-looking, and allergen-free home. Putting a lot of effort into cleaning also helps by keeping features in better condition so that they do not need as much maintenance.
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  • 4 Ways to Save Money With Your Real Estate Agent

    When you sell your home, both a buyer and a seller real estate agent are usually involved in the transaction. Each real estate agent is paid a commission, with the funds coming out of the price of selling the home. It is important to understand that your real estate agent's commission is not set in stone; rather, it is something that can be negotiated. There are various ways to save on the commission that is paid to a real estate broker.
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  • How To Use A Home Inspection Contingency For Protection When Buying A House

    If you are ready to start viewing real estate for sale to find a home to buy, you may want to begin by contacting a real estate agent. A real estate agent can locate properties for you to view, and the agent can also do many other things. One thing the agent might discuss with you is the subject of a home inspection. You can and should get a home inspection when buying a house, and here are some tips to help you use a home inspection contingency for protection.
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  • 4 Questions To Ask A Potential Home Inspector

    Need to get a home inspection for a house that you have an accepted offer on? If so, it will help to ask any potential home inspector some questions to know if they are a good fit for you. How Soon Can The Inspection Take Place? There will likely be a very short window to get a home inspection done, and every inspector knows this when talking to potential customers. It is appropriate to ask them how soon they can get out to the home to perform an inspection.
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  • How To Make Your Vacation Rental More Family-Friendly

    If you own a vacation rental in an area with a lot of family attractions, then you can bet that most of your renters will be bringing family with them. How can you make sure your rental is more accommodating to these families? Here are a few simple things you can do and changes you can make. Put some kids' dinnerware and silverware in the cabinets Purchase a few small, plastic, kid-size plates, a few sets of kids' silverware, and some sippy cups.
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  • Finding The Right Luxury Properties Is All In The Planning

    You may be just entering the luxury property market and might think that buying luxury properties is similar to buying a standard house. This isn't necessarily the case. While the process is similar, it usually takes more effort and planning when buying a higher-end home. There are a few things you can do to ensure you find the right luxury home for you if you follow a few of these tips.
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  • 3 Ways To Make Corporate Housing Feel More Like Home

    When you must work away from home, corporate housing is a good alternative to "living out of a suitcase". But it's still not quite home. How can you make it feel more like home and less like a hotel? Here are three things any distance-based worker can do.  1. Keep Routines Do what you can to extend the activities you do at home to your new, temporary living space. If you like to cook or bake, for example, look for an apartment with a decent kitchen and baking utensils.
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  • 4 Ways To Maximize Security With An Apartment Rental

    Renting an apartment over a house can make you feel safer as soon as you move in because you are living in a community with neighbors in every direction. Any loud or strange noises will likely be checked on by at least a resident or two, which can help with maximizing security. But, you should consider all the other ways that an apartment rental can provide you with secure living.
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  • Signs To Help You Know You Found The Right Home To Buy

    Shopping for a house to buy can be really fun and exciting, but one of the challenges you might face is choosing a house to buy. You might be hesitant to make an offer on one because you might not know if you found the right house or not, but eventually, you will have to make an offer on a house if you want to buy one. Here are several signs to look for as you shop for a house that can help you know when you find the right one.
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  • When To Buy A New Home Instead Of Renovating An Existing One

    If you have been living in the same house for a long time, there might come a time when it no longer meets your needs. Maybe some parts of the house are damaged or you need more room. Many people debate whether to move or renovate their homes when they reach that point. Below are some reasons for buying a new home when you reach that point. Neighborhood Considerations
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