Home Improvement Projects That Pay Off

Posted by Gary Ashton on March 13th, 2018

There are plenty of home improvement projects that can be undertaken, either by the homeowner or by hiring a contractor. In some cases, there are options for homeowners to finance their improvement projects through a 203k loan. But not all projects that make the home better are worth doing. Sometimes the improvement looks great, but it doesn't benefit the homeowner in that it doesn't give them at least the majority of their money back when they decide to sell. Whether they are making improvements to the house because they want to live in a place they like better, or they are changing things in order to get the house ready to be sold, some home improvement projects are well worth the time, effort, and money. Others are a poor choice for any kind of…

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6 Steps For Successfully Buying a New Home

Posted by Gary Ashton on March 6th, 2018

When it comes time to buy a new home, it can be a confusing process for someone who’s never done it before, and may people may not even be sure where to start. Fortunately, the home buying process can easily be broken down into a series of easily followable steps, and here they are.

1. Get Preapproved For a Loan

Getting preapproved is an easy step to miss, especially for those who are unfamiliar with real estate. By selecting an appropriate mortgage and getting preapproved, buyers will be able to show sellers that they have already been approved to take out a loan when it comes time to put in an offer on a home. This can be an incentive for the homeowner to accept the buyer’s offer because it means not having to wait any longer for the buyer…

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