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2018 

Recently I happened to meet Dan Dizzino, Mayflower Moving.  We chatted about his vast experience with assisting helping people move from place to place.  These are his "Moving Tips from a 30 year industry Pro."     MOVING TIPS FROM A 30-YEAR INDUSTRY PROVIDER   As summer begins, beside all of th...
09/21/2018
Pets are man’s best friend, but when it comes to selling a house, these best friends may not mesh well with potential buyers. Some people could have allergies, while others might just be afraid of animals. Best-case scenario? Even if potential buyers love pets, your house might still smell like ...
09/21/2018
Why Neighborhood Covenants and Restrictions Matter   Recently I was speaking with a past client about possibly selling her home. She stated that she used to love her neighborhood but recently she had been noticing messy yards, mostly from rental properties in the area along with other annoyances...
09/21/2018
  Are You "Mortgage-Ready" To Buy A Charlotte Home?   Thinking about buying a home in the Charlotte area this spring/summer? Feel ready to buy a home? If you've answered yes to these questions, you still need to answer the question of whether you're "mortgage-ready" to buy a home.   8 Questions ...
09/21/2018
In looking for a new home, many people choose a neighborhood first and then a house.  It makes sense that a buyer focus on the neighborhood because we all know that it is all about location, location, location.  So what do you look for in a neighborhood?  Good restaurants aren’t the only ameniti...
09/21/2018
Social media is an excellent tool for small businesses, yet, the use of social media by small business staff can definitely put the company in danger. Many small business owners and managers don’t realize this. Recently, I was talking to employees of a credit union about what to do in a robbery....
09/21/2018
  Becoming a First-Time Home Buyer: How & Where to Begin   You've made the big decision ...    You've decided to buy a home!   Now what?  Where do you begin?   Begin by focusing on your future mortgage needs ... So ... you've heard that securing a mortgage and financing a home can be challenging...
09/21/2018
Knock, Knock! Whatever You Do, Don’t Answer the 'Door!'   I actually wrote this article last week (and didn't post it) after hearing an ad on the radio for a company who offers to purchase your home from you, allowing you to then find your next dream home and then will sell your home after you m...
09/21/2018
No one wants to overpay for a house.  Well, most people don't want to overpay for a house, but there are those of us - yes, my husband and me included - who are willing to pay a premium to get exactly what we want.  We understand that when we go to sell the house, we may not be able to recoup ev...
09/21/2018
Seller Surveillance Systems ~ Educate Your Clients In this day and age of video surveillance systems, this is a game-changer in real estate. Potential buyers must be aware of the possibility of being video recorded while in a seller's home. But....did you know that here in Texas, audio recording...
09/21/2018
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