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Pros And Cons Of Installing A Pet Door

June 21, 2019 by Robby Oakes

If you’ve just moved into your new home and you have a pet, you may be thinking of installing a pet door. A pet door is a permanent door feature that is cut into the bottom third of an entry door. Before making a permanent alteration to your door, consider the pros and cons of installing a pet door.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Improvement, Pets, Real Estate

Buying A Home In Foreclosure

June 19, 2019 by Robby Oakes

Foreclosure is a process that happens over many months. There are various opportunities to acquire real estate that is in a different stage of foreclosure, including before the foreclosure process completes. This short guide identifies the different stages and the opportunities that may exist to acquire a property at a discounted price.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Foreclosure, Pre-Approval, Real Estate

The Benefits Of Adding An In-Law Apartment To A Home

June 18, 2019 by Robby Oakes

One renovation that may add value to a home is an in-law apartment. Even if a homeowner does not have any relatives, an in-law apartment makes wonderful guest accommodations. It is possible to rent it when unoccupied to earn some money.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Improvement, Home Renovation, Real Estate

How To Buy A Bargain Home As A Short Sale

June 13, 2019 by Robby Oakes

A short sale is when the mortgage lender(s) agrees to sell the property for a lower amount than the loan-balance remaining.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Financing, Real Estate, Short Sale

7 New Home Upgrades that Could Save Your Life

June 11, 2019 by Robby Oakes

One of the best things about moving into a new home is personalizing it and really making it yours. From hanging wall art to arranging furniture to finding the perfect spot for your grandmother’s hand crocheted afghan, it’s a real joy to decorate.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Improvement, Home Security, Real Estate

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