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Hire a Remodeling Contractor

Hire a Remodeling Contractor

Shop around for the right company. Get at least three written estimates. Ask for and check references. If possible, look at jobs the contractor recently completed. Check with your local chamber of commerce or Better Business Bureau for complaints. Be sure that the...

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Hire a Remodeling Contractor

Hire a Remodeling Contractor

Shop around for the right company. Get at least three written estimates. Ask for and check references. If possible, look at jobs the contractor recently completed. Check with your local chamber of commerce or Better Business Bureau for complaints. Be sure that the...

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Hold a Successful Garage Sale

Hold a Successful Garage Sale

Garage sales can be a great way to get rid of clutter and earn a little extra cash before you move. But make sure you plan ahead; they can take on a life of their own. Don’t wait until the last minute. Depending on how long you’ve lived in your home and how much stuff...

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Prepare for House-Hunting

Prepare for House-Hunting

Know that there’s no “right” time to buy. If you find the perfect home now, don’t risk losing it because you’re trying to guess where the housing market and interest rates are going. Those factors usually don’t change fast enough to make a difference in an individual...

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7 Reasons to Own A Home

7 Reasons to Own A Home

Tax benefits. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, and some of the costs involved in buying a home. Appreciation. Historically, real estate has had a long-term, stable growth in value. In fact, median...

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7 Reasons to Work With a REALTOR®

7 Reasons to Work With a REALTOR®

REALTORS® aren’t just agents. They’re professional members of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribe to its strict code of ethics. This is the REALTOR® difference for home buyers: An expert guide. Selling a home usually requires dozens of forms, reports,...

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Speaking the Language

Here are some common abbreviations you might see in real-estate listings or advertising.

BA: bath
BLT: built-in
BR: bedroom
BRK: brick
BKPORCH: back porch
BLDRS REDO: builder’s renovation
CAC: central air conditioning
DR: dining room
DK: deck
FHA/VA: qualifies for FHA/VA financing
FIN LL: finished lower level
FML: formal
FPL: fireplace
FR: family room
FROG: finished room over garage
FSBO: for sale by owner
GMT KITCHEN: gourmet kitchen
INGRD POOL: inground pool
LR: living room
MSTR: master bedroom/suite
MTG: mortgage
PVCY FENCE: privacy fence
SCC SYS: security system
SCRND PORCH: screened porch
TH: townhouse
TXS: taxes
WBFP: wood burning fireplace
W/O: walk-out
U/G SPRK: underground sprinkler system
YD: yard

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