10
Jul
By Jim Hasek
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4 First Things You Should Do After You Move In

Congratulations on moving into your new house! But hold on. Now that the house is yours, there are a few things you will want to do in order to make life in your new home more comfortable and secure. Before you plan your housewarming party, here is a list of the first things you should do after you move in. 1. Change The Locks As the new homeowner, you have no way of knowing how many others have keys to your new home. The previous owner may have made copies for their housekeeper, their parents, the babysitter, a neighbor, or…
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09
Jul
By Jim Hasek
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The Renovations That Provide The Best Return On Your Investment

Renovating a home is not only a way to increase the family’s standard of living but it can also be seen as an investment. There are multiple ways for someone to increase the value of their home and renovations are one of the most straightforward. At the same time, some investments offer a better return than others. Those who are thinking about selling their home in the future should strive to get every dollar possible. Renovations can make this happen. Garage Door Replacement When people think about renovations, they don’t often think about the garage. Some people don’t even include…
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05
Jun
By Jim Hasek
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How To Choose A Moving Company

Once you've accepted an offer on your house, the next thing you should do is schedule a moving company. The earlier you plan for the moving company, the more time you'll have to research your options and ensure that you can reserve the date you need.  Narrow Down By Services The first step is to narrow down your choices so you can focus on moving companies that are best suited for your needs. First, determine if you need a long distance mover or a regional mover. Long distance movers will have larger trucks and/or semi-trailers; regional movers will have mid-to-small…
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02
Jun
By Jim Hasek
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Routine Maintenance Of Various Systems In Your Home

When you are a first-time homeowner, learning about your property can feel overwhelming. There are a number of systems in your home that require routine maintenance. Knowing when to have system serviced will help keep your home running smoothly. From the plumbing in your home, to the heating and cooling, understand that each system may need routine maintenance from time to time.  Your Heating And Cooling System To maintain comfortable air temperatures in your home, it’s important to keep your heating and cooling system up-to-date. If you have a whole home system, it should be serviced once before the heating season…
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10
Jul
By Jim Hasek
Mortgage Tips

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 10, 2017

Last week's economic reports suggested that demand for homes is rising despite a jump in mortgage rates and rising home prices fueled by low inventories of homes for sale. Demand for homes rose by 1.40 percent as interest rates jumped after the 10-year Treasury rate rose by 10 basis points. Construction spending was unchanged in May as compared to a -0.70 percent reading in April. Although builders express high confidence in housing market conditions, construction spending continued to lag behind spending levels based on builder confidence readings. Home buyers received good news as major credit bureaus removed two key components…
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03
Oct
By Jim Hasek
Mortgage Tips,

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 3, 2016

Last week's economic releases included reports on new and pending home sales, S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices and regularly scheduled weekly reporting on mortgage rates and weekly jobless claims. Readings on consumer sentiment and confidence were also released. New and Pending Home Sales Lower as Peak Sales Season Winds Down August readings for new and pending home sales were lower than for July; analysts said that slim supplies of available homes and rising home prices contributed to slower home sales. Peak home sales typically occur during spring and summer. Homebuyers with school-aged children prefer to be settled into a new…
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