Tag Archives: Homeowner
Home Renovations: Where to Put the Kitchen Sink?
Home renovations can be a stressful time for homeowners; questions arise about the layout, functionality and entertaining quality of the space and what is the best fit. When looking to re-do your kitchen counter top, many families proceed to put …
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P.E.A.R., Not the Fruit but What Does it Stand For?
Americans are watching the real estate world slowly climb back up from our 2008 recession. Mortgage rates are at historical lows and people are realizing that not only can they afford a new house, they can upsize, downsize or even …
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Closing on Your Home? Here’s What NOT to Do!
The best part about closing on your new home is checking off the boxes. The loan is approved. The contract is signed. The title is clean. The closing date is set and all that is left is the actual closing …
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Resource Video: Homeowners Edition
What is Eminent Domain? Today’s video centers on eminent domain or the legal process that gives federal, state or local government the power to take private property for public use. This is very important to learn about as it can …
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Resource Video: Homeowners Edition
Dangers of Not Replacing a Dead Tree Today’s video centers on replacing a dead tree in your yard. While they are unsightly they are also highly dangerous. If one falls in your yard it could cause injury or even death. …
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Homeowner’s Net Worth is Predicted to be 45x Greater Than a Renter’s
Every three years the Federal Reserve conducts a Survey of Consumer Finances in which they collect data across all economic and social groups. The latest survey, which includes data from 2010-2013, reports that a homeowner’s net worth is 36 times greater than that …
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What Money Can’t Buy
The American Dream is to be a Homeowner. Many times you will hear about the financial benefits such as equity and building financial wealth. However let’s take the time to dig a little deeper and find out what money can’t …
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How To Close Your Pool For The Season
Fall has officially begun and it’s time to close down your pool for the season. It’s important to properly close your pool to protect it from damage in the winter and result in lower maintenance when warm weather returns. Here are …
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Shorewest Shares: What To Do As A New Homeowner
You bought a house and are eager and excited to begin customizing it to your liking! However, don’t get too excited that you forget to prep before you begin your projects. Here is a list of things you should double …
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Shorewest Reports: America’s Rental Crisis — Invest in a Home Now
Shaun Donovan, Secretary of Housing & Urban Development, recently stated, “We are in the midst of the worst rental affordability crisis that this country has known.” The numbers don’t lie — rent has climbed astronomically over the last decade. About …
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