The Hidden Costs of Owning a Vacation Home

The Hidden Costs of Owning a Vacation Home

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Who doesn't love the idea of collecting rent on a home in a beautiful vacation-friendly location -- and visiting for free when there aren't any guests? It's a lovely concept, but there are several "hidden" costs to owning a vacation home that your daydreams don't...

23 Common Staging Mistakes Sellers Make

23 Common Staging Mistakes Sellers Make

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Staging a home isn't an exact science — it's more of an art, one that covers several rooms and flows throughout a home. The goal is to create a warm, welcoming space that will resonate with buyers. Here are the biggest mistakes you can make when staging your house...

18 Steps To Getting Through Escrow

18 Steps To Getting Through Escrow

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Escrow is a critical component of the home sale that typically takes between 30 and 45 days — but for many buyers it seems to stretch on for centuries. What should you do?

17 Tips For Winterizing Your Home

17 Tips For Winterizing Your Home

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Winterizing your house might seem complicated, especially if you've never done it before. Follow these tips to be ready for snow, sleet, or hail before you know it (or at least before it actually arrives).