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Source Homeowners with a mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration or the Department of Veterans Affairs should consider using their loan terms as a marketing tool when it comes time to sell. Mortgage loans from both government agencies include a little-known feature known as assumab...

Easy Ways to Increase the Value of your Home Sprucing up your home before you sell it has never been more important because today’s buyers have never been more demanding. Luckily, there are a few ways that you can improve your home’s value and increase the likelihood of a quick sale and we all kn...

If I can help you with any additional information regarding this article, or with any of your home buying or selling needs or if you know someone who would like some assistance, please feel free to visit my website to learn more about me www.AdrienneFrancis.com or text or call me at (201) 259-44...

Source Even a 10 percent drop in home prices is nullified by a 1 percent increase in interest rates. The figure below illustrates how this works for a $250,000 home purchase and the relative likelihood of each scenario. To figure out which was a smarter bet–counting on home prices to fall further...

  If I can help you with any additional information regarding this article, or with any of your home buying or selling needs or if you know someone who would like some assistance, please feel free to visit my website to learn more about me www.AdrienneFrancis.com or text or call me at (201) 259-...

Source   At least twice a year, preferably before the local wet season and before and after major storms, sump pumps should be thoroughly checked for proper operation. Manufacturer instructions should be used as the primary guide for pump installation and maintenance, but here are some general in...

In her six-decade career, Katharine Hepburn amassed more Best Actress Oscars (four wins and 12 nominations) than anyone else, ever. And now, her historic family compound in Old Saybrook, CT, is on the market for a cool $28 million. The 8,400-square-foot, six-bedroom home on the shores of Long Isl...

Whether you want to make improvements to your newly purchased home or are interested in increasing the resale value of your property, it's still important to choose your remodeling projects carefully. Here are some of the top projects that will give you the best return on your investment (ROI): R...

Source When we think of buying a home, the first thing that comes to mind for many is a detached, single-family home (complete with grassy yard and dog). But for many, especially those looking to buy in an urban area, a condo, a townhouse or an apartment could be a more likely scenario. But what’...

The stainless steel appliance hegemony has ended. On Monday, Whirlpool introduced a new premium exterior finish that they call “White Ice.” With clean lines, silver accents and streamlined controls, the new collection’s refrigerator, range, dishwasher, and microwave are a departure from the flash...