Home Buying: 5 Steps for Beginners
Venturing out to search for your first home is one of the most exciting times of your life! Unfortunately, it is also one of the most daunting. Between a lexicon of new terms and an onslaught of online information, the process of shopping for a home is understandably overwhelming for first-timers. First, take a deep breath.
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4 Ways to Go Solar Without Solar Panels
Take a drive around your neighborhood and chances are those solar panels that once seemed so futuristic are becoming a pretty common site.
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Should I Dip Into Equity and Renovate?
Many homeowners will be taking advantage of winter savings on supplies and the off-season availability of contractors to use a home equity line of credit (HELOC) to finance home renovations.
According to recent research from TD Bank, more than three quarters (80 percent) of responding homeowners with existing HELOCs who said they were planning home renovations for winter also said they would consider dipping into their home equity for funding.
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Tax Tips for Small Business Owners
Fort Lauderdale, Fl.
Are you a small business owner agonize over tax time? You're far from alone. Taxes are the top stressors for most Americans, from individuals to business owners. However, small business owners often have more on their tax plates than the average American.
"Changes to current legislation and uncertainty about the future of tax reform present unique challenges—and opportunities—for small business owners," says Martin Mucci, president and CEO of Paychex. "As we enter the final weeks of 2017 and look ahead to 2018, our goal is to provide small business owners with the latest tax and regulatory considerations so they can position their businesses for continued success in the year ahead."
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Learning the ABCs of FICO
By Barbara Pronin
Most people don’t think too much about their FICO scores until they want to get a loan. But no matter the type of loan you want – mortgage, new car, or whatever – the higher your FICO score, the more likely you’ll be approved.
Understanding the five factors that make up your scores can be the first step toward improving them. Financial experts at the Motley Fool break down where your scores come from and suggest a few ways to improve them:
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Buying Is Still Better Than Renting in Most States
Affordability challenges are weighing on the housing market, as many homebuyers and sellers contend with either being unable to compete or to find a new home within reach.
Buying a home, however, is still better than renting one in most states—35, to be exact, according to a recent study by GOBankingRates.
**High rents in Fort Lauderdale and Miami becoming a major reason tenants are becoming Homeowners**
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The Possibilities of Paint: How to Revamp Your Home’s Exterior
If you’re hoping to up your curb appeal or just give your home a face lift, then you may already know that fresh paint is the easiest and most cost-effective route.
"Just add a pinch of a new paint color here and there. It's a simple recipe to make even the plainest home more interesting," advises Debbie Zimmer, design expert with the Paint Quality Institute.
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Land Surveys: What, When, Why?
By Barbara Pronin
A land survey, sometimes called a title survey, provides a geographical description of real property. Performed by a professional surveyor, a complete survey documents the property’s boundaries, easements, and improvements. To be acceptable for a title insurer, the survey must be done to minimum standards set forth by ALTA/NSPS in 2016.
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3 Ways to Keep Your Home Cleaner
We all wish our home was just a little bit cleaner. But between driving the kids to school and soccer practice and getting to work on time, cleaning your home can feel like a drag. But most of us can’t afford to hire a cleaning crew, and so the task of weekly tidying and disinfecting is unavoidable. To help, below are three easy habits to a cleaner home.
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It’s Electric! How to Keep Yourself Safe During Home Improvement
Electricity is coursing around us every day. From the power lines overhead, to the cables connected to our favorite devices, we live in an electric world. Considering how often we come into contact with electricity, it makes sense that safety should be top of mind -- especially if you’re embarking on a home improvement project.
Since 2014, Dominion Energy has received nearly 100 reports of homeowners, private contractors and individuals accidentally coming into contact with electrical lines at a home or business. Every incident was preventable with proper knowledge about the risk of electric shock.
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