Bathrooms can be the most difficult places in our homes to keep clean. However, with a few clever changes and upgrades, it can be much easier to clean and maintain your bathroom. No-Touch Faucets: They’re not just for public restrooms, you know. A sensor on your bathroom faucet will eliminate one of the main touchable surfaces. Install or upgrade the exhaust fan: The fan isn’t just for reducing...
Getting a pre-approval is one of the most decisive steps to take when acquiring your dream house. Although several other factors can impede the goal, a pre-approval is an excellent way to kickstart the process. Here are six things you should know about pre-approval loans: WHAT IS A PRE-APPROVAL LOAN? A pre-approval is the first examination of the financial records of a borrower by a lender to decide...
Monitoring your credit report and credit rating is important, especially if you’re considering purchasing a home. Here are five tips for improving your credit. It’s not about quick fixes, but responsible financial activity over time. 1. Get a credit card: OK, this may seem counterintuitive, but let me explain. When used correctly, a credit card can be an effective tool for building credit. Charge a...
LAS VEGAS – LVR reports local home prices leveling off. Local home prices leveled off last month, with more homes available for sale and fewer changing hands than one year ago. So says a report released Tuesday by Las Vegas REALTORS® (LVR). LVR reported that the median price of existing single-family homes sold in Southern Nevada through its Multiple Listing Service (MLS) during February was...
Knowing your house's style can be a crucial step towards your remodeling plan. Understanding how your house was designed may help you understand the suitable measures to make your home more likable. A guide to different popular home styles will equip you with the knowledge of different designs. Let's take you through a guide of popular home styles. CAPE COD HOMES The cape cod architecture has a long...
Sometimes you need to keep a poker face when you’re buying a home. It’s not in your best interest to be totally candid with the seller and listing agent when you’re considering a home. Here a few things that are better left unsaid. “This is at the top end of our budget”: Don’t let the listing agent know that a home is at the top of your budget. You want to keep all the bargaining chips you...
If you have an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage, consider these factors about refinancing. The federal reserve recently raised interest rates, and if you have an Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM), it may be a good time to consider refinancing your home. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to whether you should refinance, so here are a few of the main considerations. How long does your introductory rate...
LAS VEGAS – LVR reports home prices and sales falling to start 2023. Local home prices continue to decline, with more homes available for sale and fewer being sold than one year earlier. So says a report released Tuesday by Las Vegas REALTORS® (LVR). LVR reported that the median price of existing single-family homes sold in Southern Nevada through its Multiple Listing Service (MLS) during January...
Buying homeowners insurance is something you should think about whether this is your first property or you've lived in your current one for decades. So, a better understanding of the components of homeowners insurance and the process of various plans can help you choose the best one to safeguard your house and family. This article will discuss homeowner's insurance and address some of its most...
Millennials are the second-largest segment of home buyers, ranking behind only baby boomers, according to the National Association of Realtors. Here are five features that tend to entice millennials who are looking to buy. An up-to-date kitchen and bath Younger buyers often have limited funds for renovations, so it’s important that they have functional and inviting bathroom and kitchen spaces from...