3 Things You Need to Consider Before Buying That Fixer-Upper Home

What Will It Cost? If you're going into a home expecting a few renovations costs, a minor detail here or there may not add up to much. However, if you're not interested in spending the big bucks on making changes, you'll want to estimate an approximate amount of how much the renovations you don't want to live without will amount to. By including all the necessary labor and materials, you'll be able to determine if the price-point of your offer will be worth it. Keep in mind that if there are any serious issues with the house, it may not…
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What To Know About Cleaning Vinyl Floors

There are a lot of people who enjoy having vinyl floors in their home because they are cost-effective, durable, and aesthetically pleasing. Even though they can take a significant amount of punishment, you still need to keep them clean if you want them to last as long as possible. Take a look at a few of the top tips you should follow if you want to clean your vinyl floors. Quick Spills And Messes First, you need to wipe up spills and stains quickly. If you let them sit, they could become permanent. You should start with some clean water, but…
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 29, 2022

Last week’s economic news included readings on pending home sales, new home sales, and readings on monthly and yearly inflation rates. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also published along with the University of Michigan’s final monthly and year-over-year readings on consumer sentiment. Commerce Department Reports Fewer New Homes Sold in July Sales of new homes fell by 12.60 percent month-to-month and were 29.6 percent lower year-over-year in July. The Commerce Department reported a year-over-year sales pace of 511,000 new homes sold in July as compared with June’s revised pace of 585,000 new homes sold. June’s reading…
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