Selling a home with a pet in residence can be a difficult undertaking. Many home buyers - even those with pets of their own at home - can be put off by yours. Pets Can Make Visitors Nervous No one thinks of their own pet as scary. But even the mildest mannered cat or dog (not to mention snakes or mice!) can make a visitor … [Read more...] about How to Show Your Home if You Have a Pet
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Recipe: Leftover Turkey and Cranberry Sauce Sandwich
Need some new ideas for post-Thanksgiving leftovers? This sandwich is easy and delicious. Ingredients 12 ounces leftover turkey slices (breast or dark meat) 1 cup leftover turkey or other stock 4 sweet bread rolls 4 heaping tablespoons cream cheese 4 tablespoons leftover cranberry sauce (or more to … [Read more...] about Recipe: Leftover Turkey and Cranberry Sauce Sandwich
6 Ways to Create an Amazing Home Office
A home office is on its way to becoming an essential item on a house buyer's wish list. After all, many people work at least part of the time at home — and even if they don't, they still want somewhere to store the computer and their household papers. Here are some tips to help you create an attractive home office that you'll … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Create an Amazing Home Office
Business Cycles and Buying a Home
Recession and Expansion There are times when the economy is brisk and everyone feels confident about his or her prospects for the future. As a result, they spend money. People eat out more, buy new cars, and… …they buy new homes. Then, for one reason or another, the economy slows down. Companies lay off employees and … [Read more...] about Business Cycles and Buying a Home
Tips on Getting Your Home Ready to Sell
When conversing with real estate agents, you will often find that when they talk to you about buying real estate, they will refer to your purchase as a “home.” Yet if you are selling property, they will often refer to it as a “house.” There is a reason for this. Buying real estate is often an emotional decision, but when selling … [Read more...] about Tips on Getting Your Home Ready to Sell
The Effect Changing Jobs Has on Buying a Home
For most people, changing employers will not really affect your ability to qualify for a mortgage loan, especially if you are going to be earning more money. For some homebuyers, however, the effects of changing jobs can be disastrous to your loan application. How Changing Jobs Effects Buying a Home Salaried … [Read more...] about The Effect Changing Jobs Has on Buying a Home
