Every year in the U.S., more than 50,000 kids are rushed to the emergency room for home playground equipment-related injuries, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. To keep kids safe, keep in mind the following tips with regards to creating and maintaining play space in your ... » Learn More about 5 Tips for a Safer Backyard
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Colors That Turn Off Buyers
Would you believe that the incorrect shade of paint could dampen interest in a home? Being a real estate pro, we would like to point our sellers in the right direction if they are considering color updates. First, pay attention to palettes consumers tell researchers they like: The favorite color ... » Learn More about Colors That Turn Off Buyers
4 Suggestions for Buying a Fixer-Upper
Let's say the your dream home just happens to have ancient wiring as well as a cracked foundation? So you’ve set your sights on a home that, to say the least, requires a little repair work. The steps are creaky, and you’ve noticed a leak (or three). Still, your mind is made up. What’s a love-struck ... » Learn More about 4 Suggestions for Buying a Fixer-Upper
Loan problems and misrepresentation declines nationally
Low interest rates and far better loan processing have produced the smallest national degree of loan defect and misrepresentation in the recent past, according to First American Financial Corp. The financial firm’s Loan Application Defect Index shows defect and fraudulent information submitted on ... » Learn More about Loan problems and misrepresentation declines nationally
Showing Your Home? Here’s 6 Suggestions to Keep It Tidy
Keeping your home appearing like a furniture showroom for long stretches is difficult. Here are a few suggestions to keep your house ready for a showing while you're still living there. Showing Your Home? Here's 6 Suggestions to Keep It Tidy 1. Attack the clutter As you prepare your home for ... » Learn More about Showing Your Home? Here’s 6 Suggestions to Keep It Tidy