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Q: What kind of down payment assistance programs are available to first-time homebuyers? Who doesn’t love free money—especially when it can help you to afford your first home? Saving up for a down payment on your first home isn’t fun. About a quarter of first-time...
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Getting ready to sell your house? Then it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get to work because there are tons of things to do before listing your home! Selling a home, after all, entails a whole lot more than just planting a “For Sale” sign on your front lawn or...
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Air conditioner maintenance … isn’t a bunch of hot air—in fact, it’s pretty darn important considering your unit will probably be running nonstop during the hot summer months. If you’re used to living in a crisp, temperature-controlled environment, you know the...
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6 Summer Maintenance Tasks That Could Save You Cash – Have You Done Them All? After what feels like the longest ever stretch of months stuck indoors, summer—glorious summer—is finally upon us. But before you get too comfy and curl up in a hammock with a...
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This real estate market is unlike anything we have ever seen before. With too few homes for too many buyers, bidding wars are common, driving up prices. Adding to the pressure, mortgage interest rates have shot up, and just crossed the 4% threshold for the first time...
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If you’re hoping to sell your home soon! ideally, for top dollar. Naturally, you’ll first want to take a step back and assess what you’re selling. Is your humble abode in the best shape to impress buyers?Odds are, your home has sustained some wear and tear over the...
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This real estate market … is unlike anything we have ever seen before. With too few homes for too many buyers, bidding wars are common, driving up prices. Adding to the pressure, mortgage interest rates have shot up, and just crossed the 4% threshold for the...
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That Fridge May Not Come With the Home Here’s What Is (and Isn’t) Included in a Sale By Lisa Marie Conklin If you want to know more about What is included in a home sale, let us know. → A favorite pastime of many buyers scrolling through real estate listings –...
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As the crisp air settles in, you might be planning a fall renovation. Maybe you’ll finally replace that horribly lumpy sofa. Or get around to painting your 1970s bathroom a warm rose instead of avocado green. Unfortunately, those seemingly simple upgrades may not be...
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How To Create a Hummingbird Hangout in Your Garden Hummingbirds have long been considered a symbol of joy and happiness. Furthermore, they are said to bring good luck and positive energy to those who encounter them. So why not keep the good vibes going by creating a...
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Your Spring Checklist – Pinehurst NC Golf Properties? Ah, the telltale signs of spring: trees in bloom, slightly warmer weather, allergies flaring – and a long list of chores to tackle around the house. Before you pause to savor the sunnier days, it’s...
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2021 National Housing Market Forecast and Predictions: Back to Normal THANKS TO REALTOR>COM FOR THIS GREAT ARTICLE To say 2020 was a year of surprises is an extreme understatement. What started off as a bright year for the housing market and the economy was soon...
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Looking for Southern Pines NC Home Tips? Ah, fall: The nip of the first chill in the air. The colorful foliage. The pumpkin spice lattes. The pumpkin spice everything.Oh yeah, and the long list of home fall maintenance tasks awaiting you at the start of the season. If...
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Get in the Spirit! Halloween is going to look quite a bit different this year. The coronavirus pandemic has put the kibosh on costume parades and door-to-door candy hunts in many communities across the nation. In fact, according to the latest research from Morning...
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again Looking for Southern Pines NC Horse Farms? The housing market is back—and then some. Despite the crippling and ongoing coronavirus pandemic, millions out of work, a recession, and a highly contentious presidential election just around the corner, the...
