First-time Homebuyers Beware of These 5 Things

You are about to purchase your dream house. You have worked hard to save up the money to make it happen! This often requires a great deal of sacrifice. Before first-time homebuyers sign on the dotted line, you should read this article to know about the five biggest dangers that exist for all homeowners. Be informed!

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Real Estate Forecast for 2020, Global Trends

In 2019, the housing market experienced low rates, limited supply, and high demand, especially in properties in the lower price range. Is the real estate forecast for 2020 going to be the same? The short answer is yes and no.

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According to real estate, mortgage, and housing experts, the new year is expected to bring a mix of the old and some fresh vigor. Below is a snippet of what is in store for you in the year 2020. 

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Outstanding Features and Applications of Closed Cell Silicone Sponge Sheets

Closed-cell silicone sponges are highly favored materials in manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceutical, and medical industries. They come in different grades, densities, and thicknesses to suit the requirements of users. In this piece, we’re looking specifically at silicone sponge sheets and how they can be used in your home improvement projects.

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Benefits of Solar Power Technology

Technological advancements today are far more sophisticated than they ever have been since the beginning of the industrial revolution. In fact, since the current wars of the 19th Century between Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison, advancements in electricity and power grid development have surpassed what anyone thought of as possible over a century ago. One such increase is in the field of solar power technology.

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Tips on Getting the Most Money for Your House

Selling your home is stressful, especially if you decide to list it in the fall or winter. The first step to getting the most money for your house is partnering up with an awesome real estate agent to market the house. However, if your agent isn’t truly great you might want some tricks up your sleeve to make sure you’re well ahead of the competition. 

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6 Tips for Selling a House “As Is”

While we may love our homes, there will come a time when we need to sell them. With home prices in the USA on the rise over the last decade, you might even be thinking about selling your home right now. When selling a home, there are a few ways you can go about doing it. Most people will fix up the house and then sell it for the highest price possible. But what if you’re selling a house “as is”?

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Unfortunately, selling a home “as is” often isn’t easy at all. There will always be buyers who are uneasy about purchasing “as is” homes. With that in mind, this article is going to go over a couple of helpful tips to assist you in selling your home without fixing any of its problems.

1. Get an Inspection Before Listing the Home

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5 Reasons Why Selling Your Home in Winter Is Smart

A couple of years ago I wrote the best practices outline for home sellers—Pro Strats for Selling Your Home in Winter. Now, on a related topic, I’m going to cover the reasons behind those strategies. Read on to learn five reasons why selling your home in winter is smart.

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How to Remove Bathroom Mirror Safely from Wall

In the past, covering your bathroom wall with mirrors from ceiling to floor was an amazing idea. However, things have changed radically. Today, homeowners are looking for a new way to do away with the unframed bathroom mirror and opt for something that is more personalized and stylish. 

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Marble Countertops: a Class All Its Own

The world has evolved dramatically. These changes are inevitable and often make life more livable and enjoyable. In your kitchen, for example, there is a large number of beautiful options for your countertops. When we once only had wooden counters, today we have a wide range of granite, quartz, onyx, and even marble countertops.

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8 Different Types of Garages for Your Home

When it comes to garages for your vehicle there are plenty of options as we’ll talk about shortly. This doesn’t even talk about all the different garage door options. Then you have building materials, roof types, and more. But for this post, we’ll simply highlight the eight different types of garages available to most homes.

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Insanely Intelligent Remodeling Ideas For Your New Home

While there are a lot of costs involved, getting a new home is an exciting time for everyone. You have a whole new place to call your own and are free to decorate it any way that you’d like. Unfortunately, not all purchased homes are perfect and exactly what the buyer is looking for. Compromises often need to be made in order to get a home in your price range. So, I bet you could take advantage of some intelligent remodeling ideas, right?

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7 Simple Ways to Make Your Home Office Look Expensive

Nowadays, a lot of people are either working from home or prefer doing so even if they have an office available in their company’s building. In fact, most accident injury lawyers prefer having a home office, especially if they are very busy and/or have a lot of clients. Read on to learn some great tips to make your home office look expensive!

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Renting in Louisville versus Buying in Louisville

Trying to decide between renting a place to live or buying a Louisville home will always be an important decision. It may also be a complicated one. Especially if you don’t have enough information. Here on my blog, you have a wealth of quality information combined with expert analysis to help you make great real estate decisions. Today we’re looking at what renting in Louisville looks like in 2019.

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