Prospective home buyers can unknowingly bring germs into your home Flu season is especially severe this season, and the risk of you or your family contracting the flu can increase exponentially if you’re selling your home. The flu virus is contagious a full day before symptoms appear. Well-meaning, prospective home buyers can unwittingly spread germs […]
Declutter Your Living Spaces
Declutter Your Living Spaces. The average person will spend a total of 3,680 hours, or 1530 days of their life, searching for misplaces items. Typically, the only time many of us think about decluttering our homes or spaces is when we’re getting ready to move. Whether you’re moving or just want to save time and […]
How to Increase Your Credit Score
Great Credit is within reach, if you follow these timeless tips. Always pay your bills on time. This simple act each month will build great financial habits that will pay off over the long run. Keep your balances low. Credit issuers often report your balance to the credit agencies on a certain date, typically the last […]
The Benefits of Great Credit (and How to Boost yours)
Whether you want a loan to make a large purchase or you’re applying for a job, a high credit score may give you the advantage. It not only helps you secure a lower interest rate and save money over the life of your loans, it also demonstrates to lenders and potential employees that you’re financially […]
5 Reasons School Ratings Matter
Schools can have a big impact on property value and quality of life. If you’re buying a home, here are a few reasons local school ratings matter – even if you don’t have kids. 1.The next buyer will consider school ratings, too According to a recent National Association of REALTORS Profile of Home Buyers and […]
What to Do if Your Information Has Been Stolen
Identity theft can happen to anyone. Since more people are going online to shop, bank, file taxes, etc., there’s an increase risk of savvy thieves stealing the personal information of millions of consumers. Even if you’re careful, a thief may be able to attain your information by hacking into the systems of larger businesses, as millions […]
Improve Your Home With These Easy DIY Projects
Looking for some dramatic home improvement inspiration? Cruise through the pins on the Before & After board on the RE/MAX Pinterest page for examples of how a bit of strategic work can make a big difference. Here are a few suggestions for projects that won’t break the bank or steal more than a weekend or […]
Market Insights 2018
What’s in store for the market in 2018? While its impossible to know for sure, experts analyze current trends to predict what may happen. Home prices and values are expected to rise modestly. Home prices have been increasing around the country, with cities such as Dallas, Portland and Seattle experiencing the largest year-over-year price gains. […]
3 Things to Consider Before Registering Your Home on a Short-Term Rental Site
Once upon a time, the idea of renting out your home to a stranger while you left for vacation was considered quite odd. Enter changing consumer attitudes, the “sharing economy” and online services such as Airbnb, FlipKey (owned by TripAdvisor) and VRBO (owned by HomeAway, which is now owned by Expedia). Today, renting a room […]
Save Money on Home Energy This Winter
As we head into the winter months, you may notice one thing: an increase in your energy bill. The reduced amount of daylight drives us to turn on our lights sooner, while the cooler temperatures cause us to crank up the heat inside. The winter and summer months tend to be the most energy-intensive times […]
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