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Are you doing the little things homebuyers love?

Posted on Mar 13, 2019 in Home Ownership

There’s never been a better time to sell a home.


Millennials are ready for homeownership and renters are seeing consistent rent increases. This means more buyers than ever are on the market for a home like yours. 

Considering listing your home? Let’s start with the proven ways to maximize your returns: 

1. Clear the clutter. Crammed closets and overfil...

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A Move In The Making

Posted on Feb 17, 2019 in Moving

Moving to a New Home


Every move has its own personality. Some happen quickly. Others are years in the making. If you have some time to plan the sale of your home, here is a one-year time line for a smooth move. 

• Twelve Months Ahead – Start with two key consultations. Ask Carol Ireland your local real estate professional for some advice. See what Carol thinks are the h...

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How to Repair Your Credit

Posted on Feb 16, 2019 in Credit Scores

Anatomy of a Credit Score

Do you feel your credit stands in the way of getting approved for financing for a home or new car?

Having bad credit can do more than prevent you from getting approved for a loan; you may also have to pay more for insurance and provide a security deposit on utilities if you move. Financial challenges can occur to anyone, any time. The good news is...

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Scams that Target Seniors

Posted on Feb 07, 2019 in Seniors

Scams that Target Seniors

Many fraudsters target their scams at seniors, believing that they are more vulnerable and easier to trick. This isn’t always true of course, but seniors remain one of the most targeted groups, so it pays to be cautious.

Whether you’re a senior or are hoping to keep your parents safe, learn some of the most popular scams and how to protect against t...

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Sold a Home? Know your Tax Obligations

Posted on Feb 06, 2019 in Home Ownership



If you’ve recently sold a home, there are some things you need to know at this time of year.When you sell your own home (or principal residence) you usually don’t have to pay tax on any profit from the sale. But what you might not know is that even if you are entitled to the principal residence exemption, you need to report the sale on your income...

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Is the Crack in your Basement Floor covered by your New Home Warranty?

Posted on Feb 06, 2019 in Home Ownership

Cracks in your Basement - Should you be worried?

Like the first scratch on a new car, a crack in the concrete floor of your newly built home is not a question of if, but when. But while not pretty, most concrete floors crack because it’s the normal result of a home settling and is not a cause for concern. 

What happens to new concrete floors

Concrete naturally shrinks and cracks as it dries. In fac...

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