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Last week my wife and I were having discussion about should we sell our house or not. We loved the house when we originally had the house built.  However, after 15 plus years, we have lost our affection to our house.  With the New Year coming, we have decided that 2018 is the time for […]

I was with family and friends the other day at social event and during a conversation they asked what I thought of about selling your home over the Holidays.  They know I am always looking to buy and sell homes.   My initial reaction was that it is always a good time to buy and sell. […]

My wife and I were discussing an upcoming trip that we have taken for the last 30 years during the third weekend in December. This is our extended family (brothers, sisters, nieces’ nephews and the now great nieces and nephews) Holiday get together. I always look forward to this family gathering but also am always […]

If you live in Peoria Illinois and can’t keep up with your mortgage payment, you’re at risk of having your home foreclosed. The good news is, you can save your property and avoid foreclosure. In this article, you will find 5 effective tactics to help you avoid foreclosure in Peoria Illinois.   Lower Your Monthly […]

When you’re selling your house, first impressions can make or break a deal, just like it works with a job interview or the first date. And you have only one chance to make this impression. Designers and real estate agents use the term curb appeal when they talk about home exterior that home buyers can […]

  Moving to a smaller house is arguably one of the most stressful events in life. You have to adapt to new circumstances and forget about spacious rooms. Luckily, there are simple ways to make your downsizing easier. Of course, you should declutter your home from time to time, but decluttering before moving out is […]

If you already know what you want to renew in your house, you need to budget for your new project. You probably already have an image of your perfect kitchen, bathroom, office or bedroom, and it can be really hard to get everything you want without breaking the bank. Luckily, there are simple ways to […]

If you have a big purchase coming up or you’re often turned down for loans, you’re probably trying to find ways to improve your credit score. The world of credit ratings is full of misunderstanding and confusion – no surprise many people get it wrong so often. For example, just a 50-point score increase can […]

Seems like we are being bombarded with news and information about the real estate market. As you read/listen to this news it is easy to get confused as to what is actually happening. One day you are hearing that interest rates are going up and this will slow the market down. The next day you […]

I am starting to make my plan for what I need to do this fall to prepare my property for the winter.  I can easily say that I don’t like winter. However, getting work done in the fall can help you make it through the winter trouble free and being more comfortable. This is what […]