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When choosing a new home, it’s important to take your future into consideration. Perhaps the most important thing to take into
Getting ready for an open house can be challenging for anyone, but prepping to sell a house with pets can be an especially trying task.
Purchasing a home is the best investment you’ll ever make. When you purchase a home you are truly making an investment – gaining equity
You’ve decided that it’s time for you to purchase your first home. Now what? Now it is time to start preparing to buy a home. Being a
Going through a foreclosure can wreak havoc on a person’s financial life, but the emotional toll that a foreclosure can take on an
When trying to purchase a new home, it can be overwhelming to think about trying to save for a down payment. For most people, this is the
When remodeling or updating a home, it can be difficult to make decisions about finishes while keeping trends and long-term desirability in
If you’re planning to purchase or sell a home, you’ll likely hear the terms “listing agent” and “selling agent”. These are
Sometimes the difference between selling your home immediately and struggling through a multiple month-long process is simply in the
A home inspector often determines the value and safety of your home; hire smart! A home inspector is one of the most important people you
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The Top Tax Credits for Homeowners
You may have heard people saying that owning a home is beneficial for tax purposes, but you don’t fully understand why. Perhaps you know about some tax benefits, but fear you may be missing out on some tax break opportunities. We have compiled a list of our favorite tax credits for homeowners! While it is […]
Consider The Future
When choosing a new home, it’s important to take your future into consideration. Perhaps the most important thing to take into consideration when purchasing a home is your future there. It’s so easy to get caught up in the marketing and finance of it all, but the truth is that you have to live there – presumably […]
Essential Steps to Help Pet Owners Stage Their Home for a Successful Open House
Getting ready for an open house can be challenging for anyone, but prepping to sell a house with pets can be an especially trying task. Having pets often means living with their odors and messes, and while you may not mind them, potential buyers could be put off by the smallest of stains or smells. […]
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Invest in Real Estate
Purchasing a home is the best investment you’ll ever make. When you purchase a home you are truly making an investment – gaining equity and saving your down payment until you choose to sell at a higher price. Make sure you’re making the right investment for you! School District Makes a Difference You may be […]
Preparing to Buy a Home
You’ve decided that it’s time for you to purchase your first home. Now what? Now it is time to start preparing to buy a home. Being a first-time homebuyer is one of the most exciting and uncertain times of your life. We want to make sure that you’re 100% prepared for this life-changing moment so […]
The Emotional Toll of Foreclosure
Going through a foreclosure can wreak havoc on a person’s financial life, but the emotional toll that a foreclosure can take on an individual or a family can often go overlooked. This year alone an estimated 2.5 million American’s will experience a foreclosure. TAKE THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF RESPONSIBILITY One of the biggest emotional burdens […]
What Can I Give Up to Make a Down Payment?
When trying to purchase a new home, it can be overwhelming to think about trying to save for a down payment. For most people, this is the largest single sum of money that will ever leave their account. For many, even the thought of having to save such a large sum can seem insurmountable. Coffee […]
Design Ideas That Won’t Go Out of Style
When remodeling or updating a home, it can be difficult to make decisions about finishes while keeping trends and long-term desirability in mind. We’ve compiled a shortlist of styles that have been around forever and will continue to endure the test of time. Simple Style with Pops of Pattern Remember that if something is simple […]
Qualities of a Great Listing Agent
If you’re planning to purchase or sell a home, you’ll likely hear the terms “listing agent” and “selling agent”. These are differentiations for the real estate agent that you will use to list your home on the market, versus the agent that buyers may use to help them find a home to purchase. Finding a […]
Staging a Home That Sells
Sometimes the difference between selling your home immediately and struggling through a multiple month-long process is simply in the staging. Make sure you know what buyers are looking for in a beautifully staged home. What follows is Merit Real Estate’s essentials guide to home staging. Visit Merit Real Estate today at www.MeritRealEstate.com or call (310) […]