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In Love With Two Houses?
What to Consider When
Making a Decision
As you find yourself heavily immersed in house-hunting mode, you may encounter a situation in which you're torn between two houses. Perhaps you and your spouse each have a favorite, or perhaps you both like two houses equally - or think you do.
Making a final decision and determining which house to make an offer on shouldn't be taken lightly. The decision should be made rationally and not
guided by emotion. Of course, you may not have the luxury of taking your
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time on deciding which house you'd like to pursue. You may be in a market in which homes in your price range get snatched up as quickly as they go on the market, perhaps even attracting multiple
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Home Improvement Projects
Do It Yourself or Hire a Pro?
You've made countless trips to the huge home improvement warehouse to gather ideas. You've researched projects in magazines and on the Internet. And you've summoned the opinions of family and friends. It's finally time to begin working on that project you've been thinking about for months.
Whether your goal is to increase energy efficiency, bring your 1970s-décor kitchen into the new century, or add some much-needed space, you'll face the
crucial question of whether to join the ranks of the do-it-yourselfer or hire a general contractor to handle your job.
With so many classes offered by the home improvement stores and extensive guidance available on the Internet, embarking on a project on your own is often enticing. And the numbers prove that more people are pursuing home improvement projects - Home Depot's 2001 fourth-quarter earnings skyrocketed 53 percent over the prior year. Lowe's profits soared 55 percent.
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Moving Day: What You Should Know When Hiring Movers
Once you're in the process of escrow and you know your closing date, you'll need to start thinking about the actual move. You know your budget, how much
stuff you have, and how far you have to travel. So the question is whether you want to pack and move yourself or hire a professional moving company.
If you decide to hire a moving company, it can be nerve-racking trying to find someone you can entrust with your houseful of valuables. But once you do, it's one less thing you have to worry about during this hectic period.
Be sure you give yourself enough time to choose a mover. Consumer Reports recommends allowing six to eight weeks, especially if you're moving during the summer months - the busiest time of the year for moving companies. The American Moving and Storage Association says some companies offer discounts
between October and April - the slow months.
But where should you start? Some of the things you'll want to consider as you select a professional moving company include:
Reputation. How long has the company been in business? Have any complaints been filed with the Better Business Bureau?
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Selling your Home? Don't
Neglect the Garage
Your yard is in perfect order, the front door is freshly painted, the interior is sparkling, and soft music plays lightly in the background. Your house is ready for potential buyers. Or is it?
If you're like others whose home is on the market, you've gone through the steps of making your house show well. But how much time have you spent making your garage look its best?
The garage is an important amenity for many homeowners.
Among new-home buyers, about one-fourth want garages that can hold not two, but at least three vehicles, regardless of the additional cost, according to the National Association of Home Builders' report, "The Next Decade for Housing." Most buyers like the extra space for storage.
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