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Inexpensive Ways to Instantly Boost Curb Appeal

You've probably heard it before, but it's worth repeating: your home can never have too much curb appeal. Everyone knows that the first impression influences a person's future feelings about anything, whether it's an acquaintance, a car, or an entire house! With this in mind, a smart seller should always pay extra attention to improving the impression buyers get as they drive up to their home. Luckily, not all curb appeal boosters are expensive and time consuming; in fact, Realtor.com recently highlighted some exterior improvements that can add curb appeal to your home for less than $200-$300!

Navigating Buying A Home Virtually

apple computerBuying a house during the time of Covid-19 has modified the way we look at buying a house. It can be a strange and oftentimes confusing process in general but things are different now. Most people are used to spending a couple Saturday and Sunday’s driving from house to house to see what each property looks like up close. Now open houses and tours of homes can be virtually and with little or no contact with anyone. With the internet you can look at an array of homes from your own kitchen table. While you can use these tools to narrow down a search, if you find a home you really like then it may be possible to reach out to the real estate agent for a personal look either virtually or in person with proper precautions taken. With the market being as up and down as it is you also have to be quite alert and on top of things to have a chance to buy your "dream home".

Buying a Home? 4 Things You Need To Know

Buying a home is an incredibly exciting and impactful undertaking for everyone from first-timers to retirees. Unfortunately, that excitement tends to blind people to the realities of their situation, resulting in mistakes that can have serious financial consequences. While first-time buyers are most prone to these errors, anyone can fall victim to them if they are swept up in the home buying process. To avoid these pitfalls, here are 4 questions that you must know the answers to before buying a home.