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4 Ways To Rock As A Real Estate Client

By James Evans / March 15, 2019 / Comments Off on 4 Ways To Rock As A Real Estate Client

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 Family Transformed Their Home Into A Star Wars Lovers’ Paradise

By James Evans / March 6, 2019 / Comments Off on This Family Transformed Their Home Into A Star Wars Lovers’ Paradise

When it comes to sci-fi, there are all sorts of fan clubs. There’s plenty of costumes, role playing, and giant Comicon conventions. Each genre has members that live, eat, breathe (probably some other activities I don’t want to mention) around their obsession. But on occasion, you get some fans who create a real marvel with…

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Septic Vs Sewer

By James Evans / February 21, 2019 / Comments Off on Septic Vs Sewer

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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Dear Real Estate (A Valentine’s Day Love Letter)

By James Evans / February 14, 2019 / Comments Off on Dear Real Estate (A Valentine’s Day Love Letter)

Dear Real Estate, Remember when we first got together? People didn’t think we’d last. Maybe they didn’t always say it, but they thought it. “You could do so much better. Why would you be a real estate agent?”“What’s your back-up plan?”“You should get a real job…” I’m sure they were well-intentioned. But I ignored them. There were…

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7 most common decisions first-time homebuyers face

7 most common decisions first-time homebuyers face

By James Evans / February 7, 2019 / Comments Off on 7 most common decisions first-time homebuyers face

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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17 Real Estate Jokes That Your Dad Would Be Proud Of

By James Evans / January 31, 2019 / Comments Off on 17 Real Estate Jokes That Your Dad Would Be Proud Of

The might just be the best (or worst?) dad joke one-liners you’ll ever see — real estate related or not. Whether you’re being subjected to this type of humor on a daily basis, or remembering them with nostalgia, these real estate jokes are sure to make you let out an exasperated sigh. And to the…

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Top 10 Things To Do When Selling Your Home

Thinking About Listing Your Home? It’s Almost Time!

By James Evans / January 24, 2019 / Comments Off on Thinking About Listing Your Home? It’s Almost Time!

There’s a decent amount of debate in the real estate community about what, exactly, is the best time to list your home; but according to recent research from Zillow, if you’re thinking about listing your home, the time to make a move is right around the corner. When To List Your Home In the article,…

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7 Pricing Myths You Need to Get Past If You Want to Sell Your Home

By James Evans / January 18, 2019 / Comments Off on 7 Pricing Myths You Need to Get Past If You Want to Sell Your Home

When homeowners are preparing to put their properties on the market, one aspect is usually foremost in their minds: money. Setting the asking price accurately can mean the difference between getting an offer quickly and having a house languish for months, drawing little interest. With that in mind, it’s important that potential sellers block out…

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Couples Prioritize Homeownership Over A Wedding

By James Evans / January 17, 2019 / Comments Off on Couples Prioritize Homeownership Over A Wedding

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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10 Home Decorating Trends to Retire in 2019

By James Evans / January 17, 2019 / Comments Off on 10 Home Decorating Trends to Retire in 2019

As the new year approaches, plenty of homeowners look for ways to refresh their spaces to keep them feeling interesting and updated. If you’re preparing to put a place on the market, keeping up with trends is key because unless your prospective buyers are flippers, stagers, or redecorating fiends, nothing can make would-be buyers turn…

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