Preparing your home for sale requires planning and organization. Be aware of what buyers might notice. “Getting your home ready for sale shows that the home was well maintained and cared for. Most buyers expect to tour and eventually purchase a clean, well-cared for home. Make your home as attractive as possible,” said Bonnie Lee, VP of property claims at Mercury Insurance. Eliminate clutter – Throw …

The calendar pages may be turning fast, but it’s not too late to take advantage of late summer warm temperatures and do some work that can set you up for a warm, safe, and pest-free fall: Perform routine HVAC maintenance. Some heating and cooling system tasks are best left to the pros, but some you can do on your own to minimize expenses and ensure your unit …

In order to help home buyers avoid costly surprises down the road, GoBankingRates put together a list of 10 important – but often overlooked – questions home shoppers need to ask before committing to a home purchase and long-term mortgage debt. According to GoBankingRates contributor, Thomas Hill, it’s important to get to know your future home thoroughly before signing on the dotted line. “Even …

This month’s LifeandHomes NEWS-Shorts Podcast: Will A New Roof Add Value To Your Home? 5 Common Plumbing Problems You Can Handle On Your Own Myths vs. Reality. Lawn Care Tips From The Pros. Complete Articles are available FREE on https://lifeandhomes.com/real-estate-… On-air personality Joseph Krongold, is a Assoc. R. E. Broker with New Abode Realty. He is a Full Time Realtor and relationship builder who …

What is house hacking? The term, coined by Brandon Turner of BiggerPockets, refers to purchasing a property that will allow you to generate income to cover your mortgage expense, and thus, live for free (or EXTREMELY cheap). Typically, this is done by purchasing a 2-4 unit home, living in one of the units and renting out the remaining units to tenants. This works great …

Meet my amazing double doodle dog “Oakley ”. Oakley and I were playing catch together and having a lot of fun at the park this morning. It occurred to me, that this is how LifeandHomes helps make real estate business professionals MORE successful in growing their business. Watch this fun video till the end and you’ll get a kick & bounce out of it! …