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Posted on 03/22/2022
Home decor: Fun DIY crafts for you and the little ones
If you are a parent who has a passion for crafting, then you may want to share your favorite hobby with your kids. While you are busy creating a DIY shelf for the living room, you can easily give them their own special project to complete. These are just a few of the best DIY home decor projects...
Arts And Crafts
Diy
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Posted on 03/15/2022
Selling a Home? Consider Professional Staging!
There are plenty of things you can do to potentially boost the profits of your home sale, such as tackling repairs and renovations. One thing you may also want to consider is hiring a professional to stage your home. What is Professional Staging? When a home is staged, a professional comes in and decorates/furnishes the home to make...
Design
Design
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Posted on 03/08/2022
What It Costs to Sell Your Home: Closing Costs for Sellers
Photo by Burst from Pexels In real estate, closing cost refers to the total amount of money due at time of purchase. This cost is usually equal to a small percentage of the total purchase price but can vary based on state, county and other factors. Sellers handle a portion of the closing costs which can sometimes be...
Home Selling
Real Estate
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Posted on 03/01/2022
Safety tips for your garage
Your garage offers a convenient place to keep your vehicle safe, store tools and gardening supplies and work on a wide range of projects. The following tips can help you improve the safety of your garage to lower the risk of injuries or other harm to you and your household. Keep hazardous materials locked up Pesticide products, fertilizers...
Garage
Garage
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Posted on 02/22/2022
Top 3 Materials for Tiny House Siding
When designing a custom tiny home, you will need to select your building materials. One key decision is what to use for siding. There are different options for siding and cladding suitable for tiny homes. Here are some of the best options when choosing materials for the exterior of your tiny home: Real Wood Siding Wood siding made...
Metal
Property
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Posted on 02/15/2022
Benefits & Disadvantages of Disclosing Multiple Offers
When selling a home, it’s not uncommon to get offers from multiple buyers. This is especially true in a hot market with low inventory. If you’re dealing with multiple offers, the question can arise about disclosing those offers. If you’re unclear about how and why to factor this into your negotiations, here is some basic info to help....
Cons
Offer Disclosure
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Posted on 02/08/2022
Don’t Let Student Loans Delay Your Homeownership Dreams
Don’t Let Student Loans Delay Your Homeownership Dreams If you’re looking to buy a home, you may be wondering how your student loan debt could impact those plans. Do you have to wait until you’ve paid off your student loans before you can buy your first home? Or could you qualify for a home loan with that debt? To...
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Posted on 02/08/2022
How to lower your property taxes: Options for veterans with disabilities other than exemption
Many state governments offer property tax exemptions to qualified veterans with disabilities. However, since the amount of coverage and rules for eligibility vary from one state to the next, you may still need some extra help. Luckily, there are plenty of ways you can lower your property taxes in the event you have to pay them in full....
Exemption
Property Tax
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Posted on 02/01/2022
Growing Cacti Indoors: 5 Varieties to Add to Your Home
If you’re interested in growing a cactus inside as a houseplant, there are many varieties that do well indoors. Similarly to their succulent relatives, most cacti do not need constant attention to thrive. Here are some of the best varieties of cactus to grow indoors as houseplants. Bunny Ear Cactus Also called the angel wing cactus, bunny ear...
Cacti
Cactus
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Posted on 01/25/2022
How to Make Eco-Friendly Choices for Your Remodel
Photo by Anete Lusina from Pexels No matter which home renovation project is next on your to-do list, you may want to consider making changes to your plan in order to complete a more sustainable project. Eco-friendly home remodel projects allow you to get the look that you want and the functionality that you need while still protecting...
Eco Friendly Homes
Green Living
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Posted on 03/04/2022
Another Property Sold - 923 S Dodson Avenue, San Pedro, CA
Welcome home to Vista Del Oro, one of the best neighborhoods in San Pedro. Presenting this well maintained 4 bedroom 3 bath multi-level , harbor view...
Real Estate
San Pedro
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Posted on 01/24/2022
Another Property Sold - 1448 W 9th Street 3, San Pedro, CA
Great 2 bd 2 ba Condo with a loft is located in desirable Vista Del Oro area of San Pedro. This 2 story end unit has kitchen, dining area, living room, cozy fireplace, bedroom, full bath and laundry area with gas hook ups downstairs. Upstairs is the primary bedroom with full bath and separate shower, walk in closet, loft and a balcony. There is a tandem parking space for 2 vehicles and a large storage locker in a gated subterranean...
Real Estate
San Pedro
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