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Alternative housing options have been gaining a lot of popularity recently. Nowadays, you can find people living in a variety of different housing options. One of these alternative housing options that have been gaining popularity in recent years is a houseboat. What is a Houseboat? A houseboat is a broad term, which covers many different styles of boats. Houseboats range from tiny boats with a mattress stuffed in the hull to huge yachts that outsize two-story homes. The most common style of houseboat, however, is a floating barge with a moderately sized engine. These boats have an outward façade that...
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Moving is a stressful process to begin with. Add in dogs, and the stress levels can go through the roof, for you and your dog. Here’s how to make the transition easier on you and your dog, from leaving your home, through travel, and finally settling into your new home. Finding a new home Find nearby dog-friendly locations Do you currently take your dog to the dog park every Saturday? Is there a dog-friendly restaurant that you frequent? Make sure that your new home is in an area that has these things as well. Maintaining similar routines will help your...
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When selling a home, one of the most important steps to take is taking photos of your home. These photos are often the first thing a potential buyer sees. As such, these photos can make or break a deal! First impressions are often the only impressions in the home buying market, so you want to make sure to start off on a good foot. Make your photos the best with these tips. Don’t focus on corners A photograph should have at least two corners of a room in the photo. This gives potential buyers a sense of space and design....
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One offer on your dream home may not be enough. If a seller finds your offer undesirable, they may issue a counteroffer. What constitutes a counteroffer? If a seller doesn't find the buyer's purchase offer and terms agreeable, they can submit a counteroffer. Typically, a counteroffer states that a seller will accept a buyer’s offer subject, but not limited, to the following: A higher price Increasing the size of the earnest money deposit Changing service providers Excluding or including personal property from the contract, such as a washer and dryer Changing the closing or possession date Modifying contingency time frames Early release...
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Have you ever wondered what exactly made a half-bath half? Did you know there was such a thing as a three-quarter bath? These are common questions among home sellers when trying to determine how to list and price their home. Here’s your bathroom size breakdown. Full: A full bath is made up of four parts. These include a sink, shower, bathtub, and toilet. Anything less than that, and you don’t have a full bath! A master bath refers to a full bathroom that is adjoined to a master bedroom. Half: Also known as a powder room or guest bath, a...
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A home viewing is essential to the buying process. It is during this time that you get to truly see whether you can see yourself making a life there. Before you get too at home, here are some Do’s and Don’ts for your home viewing experience. Do’s: Schedule your appointment ahead of time. Try to schedule your appointment at least a day in advance, if possible. This will not only allow the seller and listing agent to prepare but will also allow you the time to research the home and neighborhood more. Arrive on time. As with anything else, first...
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When you start thinking about buying a home, you may have a lot of questions. Instead of searching the internet for every small question, you could take an extremely helpful course online with Framework. Some lenders actually require you to take these courses so you will know how to apply for your loan. However, you shouldn't just be taking this course because you're required to. The course is very valuable and will make the home buying process much smoother. This could even help you save some money because you'll know more about which mortgage is best for you. The courses...
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So you’ve made this decision to move. You’ve picked the house and now all that’s left is to pack the boxes and find the perfect moving company. Here’s how to ensure you pick the perfect company for you. Get recommendations. Ask your family, friends, co-workers about who they have worked with. You can even do some research yourself and look online for companies in your area. Do an initial screening. When you have your list of movers, do an online background check. Call or visit the Better Business Bureau website. You can also call or email the American Moving and...
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Quarter Two The U.S. Census Bureau released its latest quarterly residential vacancies and homeownership. Currently, the national homeownership rate is 63.7%, up 0.8 percentage points. While it has increased from the last year (62.9%), it is not statistically significant from the last quarter of 2017 (63.6%). In April 2016, Census Bureau announced the lowest homeownership rate (62.9%) the lowest since 1965. However, the impressive finding in the report shows that the only age group driving up homeownership rates are millennials. The homeownership rate for those under 35 years old increased a full percentage point from last quarter’s 34.3% to 35.3%. The...
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There are a lot of reasons to refinance your mortgage, whether to get a more attractive interest rate or to change the length of your loan. So how long should you or do you have to wait to refinance after getting a mortgage? When Can I Refinance? As long as there are no stipulations in your closing document from your mortgage lender that claims you couldn’t refinance for a period of time, you can refinance at any time after taking out a mortgage. Most lenders indicate on your loan documents that there are no pre-payment penalties, which means you...
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