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March 6, 2022

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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February 8, 2022

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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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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December 15, 2021

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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November 11, 2021

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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7 home improvements that can actually decrease your home’s value, according to real estate experts When it comes to resale value, not all home improvements are created equal. In fact, some can even decrease your home value. BY TERRI WILLIAMS JULY 01, 2021 Your home’s resale value is (or at least should be) an important…

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July 5, 2021

Bye, Bye Bugs

by Melissa Stevenson

7 Ways to Make Your Yard & Home a Bug-Free Zone Be the home on the block that bugs run from. Image: TLC Gardens/David Winger Photography A lush spot for outdoor entertaining? Great. Perfect. A constant swarm of insects that invade your patio and home? No, thank you. Here’s how to keep bugs away from your…

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June 7, 2021

Staging Your Closets

by Melissa Stevenson

HOW TO STAGE YOUR CLOSETS BEFORE MAKING YOUR NEXT MOVE By: REBAC Staff Many homebuyers are on the move, trading their current home for another one. Buying and selling in quick succession can be challenging, at best. But everything will go better if you begin preparing as early as possible. One of the best places…

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April 18, 2021

Is it Cheaper to Build or Buy a House?

by Melissa Stevenson

If you’ve been touring homes for sale, you might find yourself asking plenty of questions about how you might change them to better suit your style. What would it take to add another bathroom? Why did the seller choose those cabinets and that flooring for the kitchen? Could the deck be converted to an enclosed…

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March 5, 2021

Paint and Color Trends 2021

by Melissa Stevenson

Paint and colors shape how we view the world around us, and how we view our homes in particular. After an unprecedented year that found many people spending more time at home than ever before, 2021 is poised to bring even more changes and trends to home decor than in recent years. Each year, Fixr…

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How to Quickly Prepare For a Listing Photo Shoot   By Lindsay Goebel Last Updated March 15, 2024 2 min read Professional photography is the #1 factor that will determine how much money your property will sell for. While the quality of the photography is important, it’s just as important to make sure your house is clean and organized to…

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