10 Tips for New Homeowners

Heating:     Fall’s downshift in temperature means that you’ll soon be transitioning from the A/C to the heater. Inspect your furnace for any signs of wear or tear, and clean out the filter. You can also hire an HVAC professional to come out and run a tune-up on your system and identify any problems that aren’t immediately obvious. Also, have your chimney cleaned and inspected, to ensure that it is free of debris and venting correctly.

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Three Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home

Buyers only get one first look at a property, and they don’t want to use their imagination. They assume the house they see is as good as it’s going to get. If you want your home to sell, step out of your comfort zone and think like a buyer. Here are three ways to help you turn your house into the home of someone else’s dreams. We’ve broken down each category into low-cost, “Basic” tips and tricks, and an “All-Out” blow-the-budget transformation. How far you take it is up to you.
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4 Financial Reasons to Buy Now

Keeping Current Matters

As Dean Hartman said last week, the purchase of a home is a personal decision. However, we want to give everyone four great financial reasons why you should not wait before taking the plunge into homeownership.

Interest Rates Are Increasing

Interest rates have increased almost 3/4 of a point in the last six months. Most experts expect rates to continue to increase through the year. Interest rates along with price determine the overall cost of a home. Even with prices softening, if interest rates rise, it may be less expensive to buy now rather than wait.
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