Entries Tagged as 'Real Estate News'

2011 Resolution: Control Your Finances!

December 20th, 2010 · No Comments · Real Estate News

Do you ever feel like the picture above, frantically trying to grab on to your hard earned dollars? With 2011 eyeing us as it quickly approaches, now is the time to gain control of your finances. Want to live long and prosper financially? Gain full control today, remove any stress between [...]

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Avoid Holiday Housing Disasters

December 13th, 2010 · No Comments · Real Estate News

Article From HouseLogic.com with additional remarks from Homescout Realty.
As much as we anticipate easy sailing for our holiday hosting gig, things happen to go astray.
Holiday nightmares do occur. Therefore be aware of the following mishaps before the damages hit home.
Problem 1: The oven doesn’t heat
For any holiday occasion, the oven is the most important [...]

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Home Maintenance Increases VALUE

December 6th, 2010 · No Comments · Real Estate News

Article from HouseLogic.com with additional remarks from Homescout Realty
Regular home maintenance is key to preserving the value of your house and property.

“It’s the little things that tend to trip up people,” says Frank Lesh, former president of the American Society of Home Inspectors and owner of Home Sweet Home Inspection Co. in Chicago. “Some cracked [...]

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Saving Energy for Your Home

November 29th, 2010 · No Comments · Real Estate News

Article from: http://massrealestatenews.com/home-energy-saving-tips-for-the-winter-months/#ixzz161LbnCMj with additional remarks made by Homescout Realty

Looking for ways to save money during these winter months? Start with monitoring the amount of energy being used in your home. This will downsize your bill in no time.

Turn back the thermostat: Don’t assume that by turning the thermostat down, you [...]

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Thoughts…Move or Remodel?

November 19th, 2010 · No Comments · Real Estate News

Article From BuyAndSell.HouseLogic.com with additional comments from Homescout
Do you feel that your home is no longer suitable for you? Consider what change is the right investment for your house.
When considering whether to move or to remodel, there are four things you should be aware of that can’t change.
1.    Your home’s value compared to the rest [...]

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Credit Score, say what!?

November 1st, 2010 · No Comments · Homescout Realty News, Real Estate News

Credit 101
Remember taking English 101 and Psyc 101 freshman year of college? Or, maybe you’re trying to forget the dreadful experience. This is the same thing, only a 16 week course meshed into one document. Typically, people pretend to know what credit scores mean, but don’t really get the gist. [...]

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House Hunting Made SIMPLE

October 29th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Real Estate News

As a real estate agency, our main focus is helping you find the best home! Within your search there are several tips to keep in mind that will in turn propel an easy process.

Article From BuyAndSell.HouseLogic.com with additional remarks from Homescout Realty
House hunting is just like any other shopping expedition. If [...]

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A smooth sailing move-in

September 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Real Estate News

It is inevitable that you are going to run into a few bumps and bruises throughout a move-in. Follow these steps to prevent a collision.

It is nearly impossible that the movers will show up on schedule. Give them a time frame & expect the unexpected.

The more hands the better, boxes are NOT light, [...]

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Tax Credit Deadline Extended

July 1st, 2010 · 1 Comment · Real Estate News

Just announced!  Congress has passed a bill extending the Homebuyer Tax Credit closing deadline to September 30, 2010!!
The extension applies only to transactions that had ratified contracts in place as of April 30, 2010, and have not yet closed.  There will be no gap between June 30 and the date the President [...]

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