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Door Appeal
by Melissa Stevenson
HOW CAN I MAKE MY FRONT DOOR MORE ATTRACTIVE? Written By: Jennifer Ebert The term ‘curb appeal’ refers to the attractiveness of a home’s external appearance, particularly the way it looks when viewed from the street – that all-important first impression that molds the opinion of every visitor. Designing a home with universally aesthetic appeal…
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Waiting for Closing…What Can You Do During That Time?
by Melissa Stevenson
5 Things You Can Do While You Wait For Your Home to Finish Closing BY BRITTANY ANAS published July 23, 2022 Credit: Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock Homebuying involves a lot of “hurry up and wait” intervals, especially during the closing process. On average, it takes 49 days to close on a home. So, if you’re a first-time buyer, you’re probably…
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Competing with All-Cash Offers
by Melissa Stevenson
Here’s How a Seasoned Real Estate Investor Says You Can Compete with All-Cash Offers byBARBARA BELLESI ZITOpublished APR 17, 2022 Image: Stockvault.net Cash is king in real estate, which is bad news for many first-time home buyers trying to break into this super-competitive market. An all-cash offer — even when it’s lower than asking price is…
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TAKE CONTROL OF HOUSEHOLD CLUTTER IN 8 FAST AND EFFECTIVE STEPS
by Melissa Stevenson
Written by Rebec Staff/ Photo by Shutterstock You aren’t just a homeowner. You are a household manager! Running a household isn’t that different from running a business. Everything in your home is inventory. Anything that comes through the door will have to be stored, organized, and maintained. So, the less that comes in, the less…
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Spring Yard Clean Up
by Melissa Stevenson
5 STEPS FOR TACKLING SPRING YARD CLEANUP AND GEARING UP FOR SUMMER By: REBAC Staff Temperatures are inching up! With winter weather in the rearview mirror, it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get a head start on yard projects. Follow these five critical steps in anticipation of enjoying more time outdoors! Step 1.…
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Your Credit Score and Buying a Home
by Melissa Stevenson
What to Know About Your Credit Before Buying a Home It’s not just whether you pay your bills on time that matters. Image: Cavan Images/Tanya St/StudioBarcelona/Getty CONTRIBUTED BY 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…
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Home Inspections
by Melissa Stevenson
5 THINGS HOMEBUYERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INSPECTIONs REBAC Staff 02/07/2022 A home inspection provides a valuable opportunity to learn about a property you want to buy and how to care for it. Inspections also help you identify red flags—problems that could affect your safety or require expensive repairs. If you’ve included an inspection clause…
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10 Delightful Ways to Make Your House Brighter in Winter
by Melissa Stevenson
Let more natural light shine indoors with these simple tips. Fall and winter start cozy — who hasn’t used the colder temperatures as an excuse to binge-watch Netflix while swaddled in a couch blanket? But come January, staying indoors can feel less like a treat and more like you’re living in a cave. Here’s how to make…
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2022 Living Room Trends
by Melissa Stevenson
9 of the Biggest Living Room Trends to Look Out For in 2022, According to Designers bySARAH LYON published NOV 7, 2021 Credit: Banner Day Interiors No one can predict what the future will hold, but designers do have a pretty strong sense of what to expect when it comes to trends that will be making…
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Watch Out!
by Melissa Stevenson
5 Common Mistakes You Might Make Renovating Your House By Jennifer Nelson Oct 20, 2021 No one wants to spend time and money on a home renovation only to be disappointed with the results. So before you swing a sledgehammer (or allow anyone else to), use the planning stages to carefully ponder what you want—and what…
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