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5 Steps to Take When You’re Ready to Sell Your House
Posted on in For Sellers & Real Estate
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Your home is likely your largest investment. When it’s time to sell, you’ll want your investment to impress buyers and earn top dollar. A real estate agent can suggest ways to make the process go smoothly, but all homeowners can take some …
Outdoor Renovations? Think Budget and Scope
Posted on in Home Improvement & Lifestyle & Outdoor Living & Real Estate
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Many homeowners view their outdoor spaces as their own personal oases, places where they can relax, dine and spend time with their friends and loved ones. In light of this, it makes sense that homeowners consider investing in major features …
How Energy Efficient Upgrades can Increase Your Home’s Value
Posted on in For Homeowners & For Sellers & Home Improvement & Lifestyle & Real Estate
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Energy efficiency upgrades can not only shrink your utility bill; they can also increase the value of your home. Homebuyers are becoming increasingly aware of the benefits of energy-efficient homes. In fact, they’re often willing to pay more for homes …
Deciding Whether Home Repair Warranties Are Worth the Cost
Posted on in For Homeowners & For Sellers & Real Estate
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Say it’s the fifth day of temperatures over 98 degrees in South Carolina during a summer of record heat. Your air conditioning system has kept you cool through it all — until now. The unit is still spinning, but the …
Short on Existing-Home Options? 4 Reasons to Buy New
Posted on in Real Estate
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Buying a home in some markets is like being in a gladiator ring. Multiple rounds of showings and getting into — and losing — bidding wars can leave you feeling defeated. If you’re growing weary of wading through an increasingly …