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Posted on 12/17/2024

Native Gardening: Why the Trend Is Flourishing

Photo by Larisa Koshkina via Pixabay Restoring native habitat to our surroundings is like pressing the "refresh" button on biodiversity. Homeowners who embrace native gardening are making big contributions to healthy landscapes, which is great for maintaining the native ecosystems. Making a Difference—Beautifully Native plants are the greenery that would grow in certain areas with or without human...

Gardening

Landscapes

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Posted on 12/10/2024

Reaching Down-Payment Goals

Saving enough funds for the down payment on your home can be an obstacle for everyone. With general living costs and accumulated debt (Student Loans!), many young couples and professionals don't believe they'll ever save enough to move from being renters to buyers. There are steps you can take to put aside the funds you need for your...

Home Buying Help

Down Payment

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Posted on 12/03/2024

Key Issues to Address Before You Sell a Home

If you're planning to sell your house soon, you should prepare for the property selling journey. This can mean identifying potential home selling obstacles so that you can address these issues right away. Now, let's take a look at three issues that house sellers commonly face, along with tips to address these problems. 1. Exorbitant Initial Asking Price You...

Tips On Selling

Selling Your Home

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Posted on 11/26/2024

6 Hidden Costs of Owning a Home

Photo by Gabby K from Pexels The cost of owning a home is much more than just your mortgage. There is a sizable list of additional costs prospective homeowners should plan for when thinking about buying a home. Here we will go over the primary additional costs of home ownership you might not have thought of. Property Taxes...

Hidden Costs

Home Ownership

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Posted on 11/12/2024

A beginner's guide to PITI & property taxes

PITI is an acronym for principal, interest, taxes and insurance. In real estate, it's used by lenders to estimate your qualifications for a mortgage. One of the key variables in the formula is property taxes, which vary by location and individual home. But how do property taxes affect your PITI ratio? Here is a basic explanation to help:...

Home Value

Mortgage Lenders

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Posted on 11/07/2024

How to maximize your home sell earnings

If you’ve decided it’s time to sell your home, you may likely want to find ways to maximize it’s value. Even making just a few small changes can do wonders for increasing the value of your property and drawing in potential buyers. Enhance your house's curb appeal Allocating time and resources to increase your home’s curb appeal, you...

Home Seller

Home Sellers

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Posted on 11/05/2024

5 Ways to Prevent Water Damage at Home

Water damage can be costly and difficult to remedy. Luckily, there are some simple ways you can help avoid water damage at home by keeping up with regular maintenance. Here are some tips for reducing your risk of water damage: Clean Gutters & Downspouts Cleaning your gutters regularly can prevent blockage and ice dams. If you have debris...

Appliance Maintenence

Home Water Damage

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Posted on 10/29/2024

Home financing: Tips on shopping for mortgages

You’ve done your research, and you’re ready to purchase a home. Your credit report hits the mark, so now you’re ready to start checking out mortgage loan options. This loan can take years to pay off, so it’s a good idea to shop around to pick the best option for you. Learning the cost of a mortgage Credit...

Mortgage

Mortgage Lender

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Posted on 10/15/2024

Preparing to refinance your mortgage: How to increase home value for appraisal

Homeowners wanting to refinance their mortgage often wish to know how to increase home value for appraisal purposes. The higher the appraised value, the more cash in your pocket from the refinancing. But which upgrades and changes can make the most considerable difference? Here are some ways you can increase home appraisal value before the appraiser arrives: What...

Posted on 09/26/2024

Benefits of keeping a home maintenance checklist

Owning a home takes much patience, attention to detail and a bit of work! Over the years, different areas of your house may need upgrades or repairs, features may need continual checking to ensure they work properly and cleaning may need to be done regularly. Keeping a home maintenance log is a great way to keep up with...

Home Maintenance Checklist

Home Maintenance Record

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Posted on 09/17/2024

Selling Your Home? Make These Upgrades a Priority

Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels Initially, it may seem like backwards logic to complete a few home improvement projects before selling your home. Most people want to renovate their home in order to enjoy it for themselves. However, there are several low-cost projects that you may want to consider before your listing your home, as these improvements...

Bathroom Update

Home Improvements

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Posted on 11/09/2024

Another Property Sold - 537 Twisted Maple Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Brand New Contemporary Farmhouse on almost half an acre. Enjoy your Private Haven in this Charming Neighborhood Enclave in West Hillsborough. 3 or 4 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 2405 Square Feet. Meticulously Built, High End Finishes Create Casual Elegnce Throughout. Open Spaces and Cozy Nooks, Many Places to Nestle In or Entertain. Covered Front Porch, French Doors Open onto the Back Deck Overlooking the Backyard and Mature Woods, Plenty of Outdoor Space for more Lawn or Garden Shed. Hardwood Floors and Ceramic Tile Baths, 9 Foot Ceilings. Exceptional Trim Work in the Crown Moulding, Wainscoting, and Closets. First Floor Primary Suite, Large Walk In...

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