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67Five Things Every First-Time Home Buyer Needs to Know
by Joel McDonald
Few things are as exciting as buying your first home. Owning your own home gives you a sense of accomplishment and freedom. It even gives you something that belongs to you in which you can build equity. You... published 2 weeks ago
57Explaining the Different Types of Foreclosure
by Joel McDonald
Going through a foreclosure can be a frustrating and embarrassing experience. In addition to that, a foreclosure could force you and your family to look for somewhere else to live. But with some types of... published 2 months ago
57Reverse Mortgages – What Are They and Who Should Consider Them?
by Joel McDonald
A reverse mortgage is a loan taken out against your primary residence that does not require repayment for as long as you live in the home. It is different from a traditional loan in that there are no monthly... published 3 months ago
70Cost of gas at record highs: How will this affect home values?
by Joel McDonald
As I finished emptying another $75 from my wallet to fill my gas tank, I got to thinking... If gas prices continue to climb as expected, it's not going to be long before we're paying $5 a gallon for gas. It... published 4 months ago
64Ease the Transition for Your Dogs & Cats When Moving Into a New Home
by Joel McDonald
Moving from familiar surroundings into a new home can be very stressful for household pets. In most cases, domestic animals will adapt to their new surroundings quickly as long as the family is present and the... published 4 months ago
55Living in a Larger Home Without All the Mess of Remodeling
by Joel McDonald
Do you feel your home is undersized for you? There are a number of tips that you can use to make your home seem larger to guests and prospective buyers. This can be an advantage when you are selling a smaller... published 4 months ago
64Real Estate Tips -- The Key to a Healthy Green Lawn
by Joel McDonald
Many homeowners and gardeners spend a great deal of time and money in order to have attractive and healthy lawns. They apply expensive fertilizers in order to promote the grown of roots and shoots, thus... published 5 months ago
60Four Things to Look for When Shopping for Homeowners Insurance
by Joel McDonald
One of the most important concerns when you purchase real estate is the availability and cost of good homeowners insurance. While new homeowners don't usually like to think that disaster could ever strike... published 5 months ago
83How to Pay off Your Home Loan 10 Years Earlier
by Joel McDonald
Are you tired of writing a mortgage check for your real estate every month? Does it bother you to think about all the interest you're paying? Everybody knows you get to deduct mortgage interest from your... published 5 months ago
84Building a Deck -- Wood vs. Synthetic Materials
by Joel McDonald
For just about any home you can imagine, one of the greatest home improvements you can make before you sell is repairing or making a new deck. The material choices are basically two, natural wood or synthetic... published 5 months ago
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