Selling your home during the winter has its advantages. Let’s debunk the myth that you should wait until spring to sell your home. Historically, spring is the busiest real estate selling season; however, people do buy homes 365 days a year. Dave Ramsey, America’s trusted voice on money and a national best-selling author and radio […]
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When it comes to choosing your home’s siding, the number of choices available can be overwhelming. It is the first part of your home that anyone will see which adds more pressure to the decision-making process. The good news is there is a simple approach to choosing your best option. While it’s easy to get
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Buying a house comes with a sense of pride and accomplishment, and it can also bring a few surprises. One of the most common mistakes of first-time home buyers is forgetting to factor in the cost of utilities when searching for and purchasing their new house. The cost of homeownership involves much more than making
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Having pet odors inside your home can turn off potential homebuyers and keep your home from selling. Ask your real estate agent for an honest opinion about whether your home has a pet smell. If your agent holds her nose, here’s how to get rid of the smell: #1 Air Out Your House While you’re
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Keep your home in stunning shape throughout the listing period. his article was contributed by BFF’s Jessica Burgess and Sarah Skaggs, who collaborate (long-distance) on the lifestyle blog Pretty Providence, where they share home DIY projects thrifty tips and other money-saving wisdom. Everyone knows that selling your house is a big decision, and there
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This article was contributed by financial expert and blogger Mary Beth Storjohann, CFP, author, speaker, and founder of Workable Wealth. She provides financial coaching for individuals and couples in their 20s to 40s across the country, helping them make smart, educated choices with their money. Like it or not, your credit score is one of
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How to ensure you get the best possible interest rate you can. This article was contributed by LaTisha Styles, a millennial finance expert and business coach, who blogs at “Young Finances.” “Shop around for the best mortgage deal.” You may have heard this statement, before, but the best deal for one borrower could be a
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Here’s what you can do to get your home ready for its big reveal. Few words get home buyers more excited than these two: open house. An open house is their opportunity to give your house a whirl. To wiggle the light switches. To admire the crown molding. To, y’know, awkwardly ask to use the bathroom.
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These 10 money- and time-saving steps can help you craft a winning bid. #1 Know Your Limits Your agent will help you craft a winning offer. You can trust your agent’s advice on price, contingencies, and other terms of the deal: It’s a mutually beneficial relationship. The more collaborative you are with your agent, the
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This article was contributed by financial expert and blogger Lauren Bowling, a recognized thought leader in the millennial finance space. A full-time online business owner, Bowling teaches others how to master their finances and create their own economy via her body of digital products, free online courses, and weekly blog content. Preparing your finances for
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