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Mistakes to Avoid Before Buying a House

It’s easy to get caught up in the emotions of buying a house, but that can sometimes lead to overlooking some important details. Here are a few oversights that can cause disappointment: Not shopping around and getting pre-approval for a mortgage; your offer could be rejected, or worse, you could ...

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Setting Emotions Aside When Selling

Imagine shopping for a used car. You find one that you like and while negotiating the price, the seller gets sentimental. He shares happy memories of family picnics, his kids’ soccer games and other adventures with the vehicle. Then he demands a higher price. After all, he couldn’t possibly part ...

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Asbestos Exposure is Serious and Deadly

Thank you to Cody Baez from Louisiana Mesothelioma Advocates that supports families affected by mesothelioma through providing guidance on treatment, legal options, and early symptom awareness. It applies to all of us, no matter where we live. Even with modern safety regulations in place, asbestos exposure remains a serious and often ...

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How to Deal with a Competitive Disadvantage

If you’re selling your home and there are other listings in your area, buyers will naturally compare your property to those other listings. Is there something about your home that you’re concerned will be seen as a competitive disadvantage? For example, do you have a small kitchen or fewer bedrooms than ...

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The Most Commonly Overlooked Issues in a Home Inspection

Just because you get a home inspection report that appears to be A-OK, it doesn’t always mean there are no issues. Certain issues can be overlooked in a typical home inspection, such as: Water damage, like water stains and musty smells, can be masked by paint or a diffuser. Internal ...

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Cleaning Tips for Instantly Improving Curb Appeal

As you may know, curb appeal refers to how your property looks from the street, where potential buyers first see it. Your home’s curb appeal can have a big impact on the sale of your property. In fact, it’s not uncommon for a buyer to drive by a listing, rather than ...

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