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Take your pets somewhere for showings. It is hard for pet owners to imagine sometimes, but some people really don’t like pets. As a dog or cat owner, you may not want to hang out with such people, but they might make a great offer on your home. Take the pets somewhere safe and comfortable, like a friend's house. Having evidence of your pet, including their odors can be a real turn-off to some people.

The Importance of Homeownership For many people, owning a home represents the stability, independence and freedom of reaching adulthood. While that perception may be changing to some degree as more people wait longer to buy homes, it is still a major milestone. Real estate is considered by many to be a sound investment that offers unique wealth-building opportunities. Buying a home expands options for the future, whether you plan to sell and make a profit or leverage the equity in your home to pay for other major expenses.

"Learn from yesterday, live for today, and hope for tomorrow." ~ Albert Einstein

"What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals." -Zig Ziglar

House+ Family+ Happiness = HOME! Positive vibes always come from a perfect home. Do you agree that your home represents your personality? A house is made of walls and beams. We believe that a home is made of love and dreams. ... Owning a home is a keystone of wealthboth financial affluence and emotional security. Choose your real estate agent wisely because home is where you spend your whole life. If you are looking for your agent to buy your dream home then you are in the right place at the right time! #RealEstate #Buying&SellingHomes #BestRealEstateAgent #HomeIsHappiness See more

Are you ready to make sacrifices for your success? Deciding whether to rent or buy is a big decision that involves serious Where am I now? and Where am I going? sorts of questions. If you’re thinking about buying, we are here to give you a few simple tips before your next move.... 1. Compute your present obligations, credit card installments, car loans and study loans. 2. Consider how much accessible money you have. You'll need enough to spread your up-front installment and closing costs, and remember to leave enough in your bank account to cover any emergencies that may arise. 3. Make sure you can put enough cash down. Generally, moneylenders have required initial installments equivalent to 20% of the home's price tag, 4. Get preapproved for credit. Contact a lender to get preapproved for a home loan. #RealEstate #BestRealEstateAgent #TopratedRealEstate #InvestmentTips See more

Eat, Drink, and Be Scary!

As Halloween Nears, Most Homeowners Find These Repairs Scarier Than Ghosts Ninety-three percent of 1,500 Americans recently surveyed say that certain home repair issues are more worrisome to them than the idea of ghosts inhabiting a home. What are the top concerns? Mold, foundation issues, and lead paint scare buyers more than a house being haunted, respondents said. ... The typical homeowner spends nearly $3,000 a year on maintenance and repairs. But a major issue could prove much more costly. See more

How green is your thumb? Tell us about your (indoor or outdoor) home gardens! Something about an array of beautiful plants makes a home that much more inviting. #gardening #flowers #houseplants

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." Henry David Thoreau

The top 3 numbers that matter the most in your mortgage: - Credit score. - Loan-to-value ratio. - Debt-to-income ratio.... If you’re thinking about buying a home these are the numbers you should be thinking about! #homebuyer #mortgage #refinancing See more

Have all you cat owners ever heard of a catio before? If not it could be a great DIY project for your home to make it that much more appealing to our favorite felines. #catio #cats #diyhomeprojects

The good part about owning your own home is you can paint the walls any way you’d like. What are some of the most creative walls you’ve seen in a house? #painting #creativewalls #homeowning

Understanding that failure is not the opposite of success, it’s part of success.