The Kilted Blog
When you do any home improvement, you probably figure it’s also going to improve the value of your home. And it probably will improve the value… but, probably not as much as it cost you. So what is the true value of home improvement? If you spend $1,000 (for example), it probably won’t improve the value…
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One question that pops up constantly from both first-time and seasoned homeowners alike is “When is the best time to buy a home?” Potential homeowners want to know the best time of year to get the best home for the lowest price – and ideally, at a time that makes sense for their life. It…
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Picture yourself out for a drive one weekend. You see a sign that says: New Construction Model Home Open!Models Starting At $XXX,XXXNext Right! Maybe you’re actively looking for a house, or maybe it’s just a spur of the moment urge, but you follow the signs to the model home. You park. You walk into that…
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Most experts predict that following a seven-year period of economic growth the US economy is headed towards a recession (most likely sometime in 2020). But while The Great Recession devastated the housing market, house shoppers remain optimistic about how the market will handle a potential recession in the coming years. According to a recent survey from…
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Many people believe that when it comes to real estate, buyers want something brand new. But according to a recent report, the vast majority of buyers end up purchasing existing homes over new construction! According to the New Construction Consumer Housing Trends Report 2018, only 38% of buyers in 2018 even considered purchasing new construction. And…
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Has your air conditioner ever failed on a hot summer day? It’s a struggle no homeowner wants to deal with. When you own a home it’s important to budget annually for repairs that might be needed and anticipate when things might need to be replaced. This list of 20 essential household items should give you…
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Why do you care if your Realtor considers you a good real estate client or not? Because the better client you are, the better results you will have. No, you and I do not have to be in love with each other, or even be friends (as much as I would prefer it this way),…
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This article originally appeared on my blog Cash Flow Celt on 5/7/2017 Here it is ladies and gents, the battle of the century. A colossal and magnificent foray between two heavyweight contenders. A battle that has raged on for decades and will continue for many more to come! What will the Fates decide at the…
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Buying your first place can be an exciting but often overwhelming experience. From finding “the one” to figuring out how you’ll pay for it, you’ll face many choices along the road to home ownership. Before you box up your belongings and prepare to put your new welcome mat in place, you’ll have to do some…
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Of all the purchases most people will make in a lifetime, two of the most significant—and most expensive—are a wedding and purchasing a home. Because they’re so expensive, it can be challenging for couples to save for both. Luckily for couples, I also write a finance blog. According to a recent survey, it looks like…
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