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Posted on 11/12/2024

A beginner's guide to PITI & property taxes

PITI is an acronym for principal, interest, taxes and insurance. In real estate, it's used by lenders to estimate your qualifications for a mortgage. One of the key variables in the formula is property taxes, which vary by location and individual home. But how do property taxes affect your PITI ratio? Here is a basic explanation to help:...

Home Value

Mortgage Lenders

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Posted on 11/07/2024

How to maximize your home sell earnings

If you’ve decided it’s time to sell your home, you may likely want to find ways to maximize it’s value. Even making just a few small changes can do wonders for increasing the value of your property and drawing in potential buyers. Enhance your house's curb appeal Allocating time and resources to increase your home’s curb appeal, you...

Home Seller

Home Sellers

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Posted on 11/05/2024

5 Ways to Prevent Water Damage at Home

Water damage can be costly and difficult to remedy. Luckily, there are some simple ways you can help avoid water damage at home by keeping up with regular maintenance. Here are some tips for reducing your risk of water damage: Clean Gutters & Downspouts Cleaning your gutters regularly can prevent blockage and ice dams. If you have debris...

Appliance Maintenence

Home Water Damage

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Posted on 10/29/2024

Home financing: Tips on shopping for mortgages

You’ve done your research, and you’re ready to purchase a home. Your credit report hits the mark, so now you’re ready to start checking out mortgage loan options. This loan can take years to pay off, so it’s a good idea to shop around to pick the best option for you. Learning the cost of a mortgage Credit...

Mortgage

Mortgage Lender

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Posted on 10/15/2024

Preparing to refinance your mortgage: How to increase home value for appraisal

Homeowners wanting to refinance their mortgage often wish to know how to increase home value for appraisal purposes. The higher the appraised value, the more cash in your pocket from the refinancing. But which upgrades and changes can make the most considerable difference? Here are some ways you can increase home appraisal value before the appraiser arrives: What...

Posted on 09/26/2024

Benefits of keeping a home maintenance checklist

Owning a home takes much patience, attention to detail and a bit of work! Over the years, different areas of your house may need upgrades or repairs, features may need continual checking to ensure they work properly and cleaning may need to be done regularly. Keeping a home maintenance log is a great way to keep up with...

Home Maintenance Checklist

Home Maintenance Record

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Posted on 09/17/2024

Selling Your Home? Make These Upgrades a Priority

Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels Initially, it may seem like backwards logic to complete a few home improvement projects before selling your home. Most people want to renovate their home in order to enjoy it for themselves. However, there are several low-cost projects that you may want to consider before your listing your home, as these improvements...

Bathroom Update

Home Improvements

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Posted on 09/12/2024

Home Safety Tips to Deter Intruders

No matter how safe your neighborhood is, it's still important to protect it from break-ins. How can you deter intruders from coming into your yard and attempting to break into your home? The following safety tips can help you discourage intruders from targeting your home. Keep Valuable Items Out of View Intruders sometimes target houses when they can...

Home Safety

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Posted on 09/10/2024

Tax facts: Property tax late fees & more

Like most recurring expenses, property taxes have late fees if not paid on time. While the amount and specific consequences vary from one municipality to the next, property tax late fees are something homeowners will want to avoid. Here are some basic facts about paying your property taxes on-time and in the correct amount: How property taxes are...

Taxes

Homeowner

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Posted on 09/03/2024

Homebuyer Questions About Moving to a New Neighborhood

Buying the house itself is only part of home buying. When you buy a new home, you choose a brand new place to live. In some cases, that place might be unfamiliar or far away from where you lived before. So, it's important to keep the local area in mind during your search. But how can you determine...

Choosing A Neighborhood

Home Buying

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Posted on 11/09/2024

Another Property Sold - 537 Twisted Maple Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Brand New Contemporary Farmhouse on almost half an acre. Enjoy your Private Haven in this Charming Neighborhood Enclave in West Hillsborough. 3 or 4 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 2405 Square Feet. Meticulously Built, High End Finishes Create Casual Elegnce Throughout. Open Spaces and Cozy Nooks, Many Places to Nestle In or Entertain. Covered Front Porch, French Doors Open onto the Back Deck Overlooking the Backyard and Mature Woods, Plenty of Outdoor Space for more Lawn or Garden Shed. Hardwood Floors and Ceramic Tile Baths, 9 Foot Ceilings. Exceptional Trim Work in the Crown Moulding, Wainscoting, and Closets. First Floor Primary Suite, Large Walk In...

Real Estate

Hillsborough

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Posted on 09/11/2024

Another Property Sold - 2309 Bartlett Circle, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Come see this lovely 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home. Open floor plan, 2 story living room with fireplace, separate dining room and gourmet kitchen.*Rare First Floor Primary* with walk in closet and soaking tub, double sinks and trey ceilings. 3 spacious bedrooms and loft/flex room over looking the living room. Lots of outdoor space, wooded views from the rear patio, covered front porch, and secluded second floor balcony. Make this delightful townhome and well established neighborhood your new community. 5 minutes from Hillsborough Historic District and the lively...

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