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Thinking to Sell Your Home by Yourself? Here’s What You Need to Consider

Selling a home isn’t an easy decision. But with a job switch or any other circumstances that forced you to take the decision, should you be worried about having to do it alone or should you too opt for the services of a pro? Knowing that factors like short sale can be detrimental for your credit’s health compared to the benefits of a good payment history for the current mortgage refinance, you may be inclined to put up the For Sale by Owner board outside to save every penny from the sale price Read more [...]
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Transitioning to a Work-from-Home Job

Whether you’ve always wanted to work at home and have finally landed the job of your dreams, have found yourself in a new stage in life that requires you start working out of your home instead of in an office, or have finally started your own business, you’re probably excited. There’s a transition period that comes with going from the office to working at home, though, and it’s not always as easy as some might think. From putting together an in-home office from which you can work to getting Read more [...]
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How to Be Smart With Your Debts

When you’re living an indebted life, the only salvation you have is the prospect of their being a light at the end of the tunnel. You reach this light when you have paid off all your debts but you know that that time might take very long to come to you and this really ticks you off. Debts don’t really have to be such a huge burden on you. If you are smart with your debt payments, you could live a very easy and enjoyable life while being in debt as well. Create and Maintain a Budget To most Read more [...]
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Guide to Buying A Home in Spain

If you are looking to buy property abroad, either as an investment, holiday home or retirement home, consider buying a house in Spain. This is a great idea for people who are looking for a nice, sunny place to live. The process of buying a home here is quite straightforward. Here are the steps to ensuring that you buy your dream house. Consider why you need the home The kind of property that you buy in Spain will largely be determined by why you want it. This will help you to establish how much Read more [...]
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Most Wanted Features in Turnkey Homes

While it’s obvious that factors like location and square footage are crucial for the sale of condos in NDG, it’s also important to note that the interior features of the property is also important. These features are often what would finally compel the potential buyer to buy. When the condo or house has the right features, you’re able to sell it much faster. In fact, you can also attract larger offers from buyers as a result. Here are some features that homebuyers seek out, and which can even Read more [...]
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How to Reduce the Cost of Home Insurance

It’s amazing how quite a few people don’t really bother to get multiple home insurance quotes in order to find the best rates. In fact, many don’t really bother all that much with home insurance. However, insurance is crucial because your home is most likely the most valuable possession you’ll ever own. Your home insurance policy insurance should cover the value of your home, and your belongings as well. With a little bit of effort it’s possible to reduce the cost of your home insurance. Read more [...]
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The Best Neighbourhoods in Ottawa

Real estate listings in Ottawa are highly sought after, thanks to the emerging local market. Experts say that it’s about to become a seller’s market so a lot of homebuyers are rushing to find the perfect property for them. If you’re one of the many who believe that this is the best time to buy a house, you better act fast. To help you start your search, let’s streamline it a bit, shall we? Instead of looking at the listings for the entire city, why don’t we trim down your scope to just Read more [...]
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What to Do When a Pipe Bursts Under Your Kitchen or Bathroom

Of all the problems which face homeowners, burst pipes rank right up there among the most troublesome and costly to repair. Other than a fire in the kitchen, which could quickly get out of control, or a tree falling through the roof, burst pipes are a huge concern and a costly repair. So, if you are all of a sudden standing in inches of water, what should you do? Following are five of the most important things to do in just that order. 1. Shut Off the Main While you may be in a state of shock, Read more [...]
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The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Home in the US

Buying a home is a huge milestone for many people. Although many fear that this is a rather stressful experience, it doesn’t really have to be that way at all. With dedicating your time and efforts to properly researching everything in detail, you will be in control of the home purchasing process. If your goal is to become a homeowner, but you don’t know enough about the best ways to achieve that, our article will serve as a guide that will provide you with everything you need to take into consideration Read more [...]
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The Conveyancing Process Explained

We’ve put together this handy guide that explains the whole conveyancing process for you when you come to buy a home. Conveyancing is the legal transfer of the home ownership from the seller to the new buyer. The process begins when the offer on a home is accepted and it ends when you’re holding the keys in your hand. Through getting to grips with the concept, it will give you a better idea of what is going to or should happen. Who’s in Charge of the Conveyancing? Often either a specialist Read more [...]