May 26th, 2015 at 10:00 am
Watching paint dry can be exciting. Especially if it’s on your home’s interior walls.
Real estate agents, interior designers, and do-it-yourselfers agree: Painting a home’s interior is one of the best ways to quickly boost its value. Whether you’re planning to sell or just want to freshen up the walls, a fresh coat of paint can be a relatively inexpensive improvement.
According to Consumer Reports.org, spending $100 to $1,000 to repaint your kitchen and bathrooms, and touch up the rest of the house, might help you raise the asking price by $2,000 to $6,000. The site also notes that 16 percent of real estate professionals say interior painting is an important element in selling a home.
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April 9th, 2015 at 3:00 pm
While renting out your home isn’t as easy as finding a tenant, using a first home or even buying a second home for the purpose of renting can be an excellent way to bring in additional income. If you’re considering renting out your home, follow these steps to get started.
April 2nd, 2015 at 1:00 pm
When preparing to buy your home, there are many financial considerations to think through before taking the plunge. Typically, buyers are prepared to deal with the financial commitment that comes along with a mortgage, taxes, and insurance. However, other costs are associated with homeownership that buyers should expect to deal with once the transaction is completed. Below is a list of some of the things you’ll want to prepare for once you become a homeowner.
March 19th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
As a property owner, you retain a degree of responsibility, known as premises liability, for your guests and other people who are present on your property. When it comes to this law, your visitors can be classified as invitees, licensees, or trespassers.
A certain responsibility falls on the property owner to ensure that all visitors are kept safe from dangerous conditions.
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March 12th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
Like other areas of your household, locks can become dirty. When your lock is dirty and filled with gunk, it’s more likely to jam up or even break. Lock maintenance is something you should make part of your routine home-maintenance plan. Try to clean your locks at least twice a year to prevent buildup. Consider timing this process around daylight saving time to help you remember to complete the maintenance. The whole lock-cleaning process will only take you a few minutes, but can help you save on the cost of lock replacement.
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