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What does it mean if your mortgage is underwater?

Due to the quick nature of the real estate market and other economic conditions, some may find they owe more on their home than what the property is actually worth. This can be problematic for a multitude of reasons.What is an underwater home?When the value of your property falls, yet ...

Start the Home Selling Process this Month

If you’re thinking about selling in the spring, don’t wait until the new year to start planning. In fact, you’ll save yourself a lot of work and get ahead of the game if you start planning now. What’s that old saying? The early bird gets the worm! In this case, by ...

3 Telltale Signs Your Home Needs New Insulation

People who harbor a sneaking suspicion they're paying too much in heating and cooling expenses are often on to something. Under-insulated attics alone can reportedly increase utility bills by as much as 25 percent. If you identify any of the following telltale signs, consider new insulation. 1: Home Experiences Temperature Shifts Imagine ...

How to Prepare Your Home for Staging

Image by Mylene2401 from Pixabay To get the best possible price for your home it’s a good idea to hire a professional home stager. However, there are still many things you can do by yourself to prepare your house for the market. Tackling the minor projects on your own before the ...