We learned in grade school geography class that roughly three-quarters of the Earth’s surface is water, but less than one percent is available for human use. A study by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that water managers in 40 out of 50 states anticipate water shortages in all or part of their states by the […]
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No one wants to be the victim of a burglary. By knowing more about how they go about choosing a target and what they’re looking for, you can decrease your chances of becoming a victim. The following are five things a burglar doesn’t want you to know: They May Look Familiar Burglars often live within
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Can switching save you money? It can if you pound the digital pavement. The trick is you have to find your state’s suppliers — and then compare prices. Not an easy task. While there are plenty of sites that promise to do the comparative shopping for you, they may not list all suppliers available. State-run sites
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If you are selling your home, you may be dreading telling the kids about the move. Familiarity and routine are things that kids rely on. Moving from the home they are familiar with breaks their routine and can be very stressful for even the most relaxed kids. Add in changing schools and moving away from
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As you prepare to sell your home, you are doing everything possible to make it shine. Fresh paint is on the walls, the carpets are newly shampooed and every window is sparkling. Yet, if you have failed to declutter your space before you started all of this work, you may still struggle to find an
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Whether you’re buying or selling a home, closing day can be a stressful part of the process. Closing day is when everything related to your real estate transaction becomes finalized. Luckily, closing often goes smoothly–especially when you have a great real estate agent working with you throughout the process. Once the sale is final, there’s often
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If you thought your home would sell quickly, but you haven’t had a single offer so far, could you be the reason? That’s a hard reality to consider, but it’s important if you’re serious about selling your home. You must examine everything you did or did not do before and after your listing went live. Sometimes a single change
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You never get a second chance to make a first impression. This is one pearl of wisdom that resonates with every REALTOR®. The “put your best foot forward” advice you are given when going for an interview does not hit home harder than when trying to sell your home. Buyers are extremely picky. Nobody is
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You work hard to get potential buyers into your home. Whether you’ve scheduled a last-minute viewing or a daylong open house, your home should be ready when they arrive. Every room should be neat, clean, aired out, comfortable, and bright. Your entire home should be a silent invitation to buy. It’s important to hide the
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In your home, YOUR color choices are the only ones that matter… until it’s time to sell it. You can paint your dining room red for a morning energy boost. You can redo your bathroom with a white-on-white color scheme for a spa-like feel. As a homeowner, you can decorate with colors that match your personal
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