This past Wednesday was Veteran’s Day, and in honor of our veterans and active duty military personnel, we’d like to share a little information about homeownership and our service members. The homeownership rate among veterans far outpaces that of civilians, according to Veterans United Home Loans. However, active duty military personnel often face challenges, due […]
How to Hire a Contractor
It’s not uncommon for new homeowners and home sellers to need to hire a contractor either before moving in or before putting the house on the market. But it can be difficult to find someone you can trust and who will show up and do the work when you need it. Below you will find […]
Know and Understand Your Credit Score and Report [Infographic]
According to a new report from the credit bureau Experian, many prospective homebuyers are put off from the process because they are unaware of their credit scores. But knowing your credit score has never been more simple. Start by getting your free report from CreditKarma* at https://www.creditkarma.com. Yes, it’s totally free and there is no […]
How To Repair Almost Any Type of Window Blinds
You may remember an article I did in the newsletter back in February about metal repair clips for vertical blinds. Those were to repair vertical blinds where the top of the vane has torn out and the vane will not hang anymore. Those are available at your local home improvement store. Well, since then I have […]
6 Myths About Credit Scores You Need to Know [Infographic]
Like it or not, your credit score determines a great deal about what you can and can’t do in life, that is, when it comes to making major purchases like homes, cars, and other high-ticket items. Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions and myths revolving around your credit score and how to keep it […]
How to Install a Solar Energy System for No Money Out of Pocket
As promised in our last newsletter, if you’ve decided to purchase a solar system to save on your electric bills or are thinking about it, I have a great tip to share with you. First let me recap. In our last newsletter, we discussed the problems with leasing solar systems. There can be problems when […]
The Impact of Home Staging on Selling Your Home
Last month we talked about how home buyers are likely to offer more money for a staged home, and we’re talking a substantial sum. But there is a greater impact on the prospective buyer than just the willingness to offer a higher price on the home. These reasons include; the staging impacts the buyer’s final […]
