Categories for Home Tips

Real Estate Fraud #2

The Buying And Selling Of Your Mortgage Loan My last blog post talked about wire fraud scams. If you missed it, you can read it here: Wire Fraud Scams. When you finish signing the closing paperwork on your new home, your settlement packet will include a payment coupon that you ...

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Buyers Don’t Want Projects

Sellers are hesitant to make updates to their home because they are afraid that the new buyer will just come in and rip it all out.  But most buyers would rather pay more for a home that is already done.  And when you work with me, I will help you ...

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Moving With A Pet

Tips For Moving with a Pet There’s no doubt that pets add another layer of stress and complication to a move, but of course we wouldn’t leave them behind for the world. Here are a few tips to help you transition your pet to the new address. 1. Prepare Your ...

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Is It Time To Stop Renting?

  Here are eight signs that say you might be ready to stop renting and become a home owner. Maybe it is time to invest in your own home and build equity. Let’s chat about your options. ...

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Is It Time To Downsize?

There’s a host of reasons for downsizing to a smaller home. You might want to pocket the savings and build upon your nest egg. Maybe you’re ready for a new adventure and eager to move to a high-rise condo in the city. Or finally—the kids have flown the coop, and ...

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Top 10 Selling Tips

Yes, this is trite and cheesy but it is TRUE. If you have been thinking about selling, chances are you have been checking your home value online (repeatedly). And I am sure that you have been debating what you need to do in regards to updates, fixes or replacements and ...

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Ask The Expert: SunPro Solar

Thinking About Going Solar? Phil is a great resource if you have thought about installing solar panels on your home.  In this short videos I learned a few surprising things and I definitely think it is worth the watch.  When you are ready to set up a free consultation, you ...

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Vendor Discount – Junkluggers

The Platinum Group Vendor Partner of the month is The Junkluggers. If you have unwanted furniture, appliances, broken electronics, or other types of junk, their team can remove these unwanted items and make sure they go to a good cause. Whatever you have, they will donate, recycle, or upcycle it ...

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Before You Move In

You just finished signing the closing paperwork for your new home and you are very excited to start painting, unpacking and decorating.  But here are a few more important tasks that you should take care of as soon as you can.   ...

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