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Most of us grew up thinking that if we planned well and played by the rules, we’d never have to stand by as our financial lives unraveled. But upheaval on Wall Street, unacceptable rates of unemployment and plummeting real estate values have taken their toll. Since 2007, 7.9 million homeowners ...
10/18/2016
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Home owners continue to believe their homes are valued higher than what appraisers say they are currently worth. Across the country, appraisals averaged 1.56 percent lower than what refinancing home owners expected in August, according to Quicken Loans' latest Home Price Perception Index. That sa...
10/06/2016
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In the present scenario, landlords have started depending on credit check so as to scrutinize potential renters, most effectively in competitive markets. Honestly speaking, a person’s credit history is basically used to examine as in how much financial risk you are likely to cause to a landlord. ...
10/03/2016
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Buyers are just more attracted to clean houses. And while a standard job may give a home a momentary shine, a deep clean of hidden spots may help provide the wow factor your listing needs. The Cleaning Authority offers the following tips on deep cleaning a home: 1. Use a top-to-bottom approach.Be...
09/13/2016
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My latest post is an article that I received from Realtor.com. It is a great read for those that are looking to get into being a landlord/property manager. If you are in the Atlanta area and ready to buy income producing properties, call me, Sasanna Strozier at 678-357-5829 or email me at: SoldBy...
08/31/2016
To get top dollar for your home, renovations may be necessary. However, some renovations can prove costly and they don’t always add value to your home. Here are three inexpensive renovations that are sure to improve the resale value of your home. First Impressions MatterYour home needs to have cu...
08/02/2016
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By Yuka KatoHome improvements may improve the value of your home, but they often cost you a lot more. What if you could improve your home and save money at the same time? Summer is one of the best times of year to make some changes around your home that can help save energy, and therefore save yo...
07/10/2016
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What you want in a home largely depends on which generation you come from. Lesley Deutch, a principal at John Burns Real Estate Consulting, studied the top housing preferences by age and revealed insights that can help builders figure out what types of homes to build for each generation.1940s: Ag...
06/28/2016
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Keeping your bathroom sanitary doesn’t have to be a chore. With the right cleaning techniques, you can enjoy a sparkling bathroom without spending all day cleaning. Here are six cleaning tips for a fresh bathroom:#1 Shine your mirrorYour bathroom mirror can get pretty grimy. Thankfully, it’s easy...
06/23/2016
When it comes to painting the walls of a house, sometimes subtle is best. You want to add design, color, and texture to the walls, but you don't want it jarring to the eyes. Here are three subtle painting techniques you can try on your home walls. Tissue Paper Texture One easy way to add texture ...
06/08/2016