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Becoming A Home Maintenance Pro: Tips For New Homeowners
Buying a house is a big achievement and also the start of a long, rewarding journey. As a new homeowner, you have a lot on your plate getting familiar with your new dwelling, moving all of your possessions, and getting used to making mortgage payments. Home improvement will also become an important part of life moving forward, and it's wise to start on home maintenance tasks as soon as possible once you move in. Start your life as a new homeowner on the right foot with our guide to becoming a home maintenance pro.
- Start with a Deep Cleaning
Ideally, the home should be spotless when you move in, but it doesn't hurt to make sure every corner has been scrubbed. In addition to all the usual home improvement benefits of cleaning, scouring every corner of the house will help you spot any maintenance issues. Be sure to clean the areas around appliances, chec...
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Creative Options for Your Homeownership Quest
It may be time to consider creative options in your quest to become a homeowner. Think of a new home as a side hustle and not just in earned equity.
Does the rising cost of just about everything these days make your dream of owning your own home feel less within reach?? According to Bankrate, many people are seeking additional income through side hustles, possibly to cope with those increasing expenses and save for a home. This trend is particularly popular with younger individuals who may be dealing with student loan debt (see graph below):
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Giving Tuesday - Our Favorite Time of Year!
Our Favorite Day - GIVING TUESDAY!
GIVING TUESDAY was created as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.
Throughout the year our REALTORS® give back to their community by volunteering and donations to local charities. Our Montague Miller & Co. agents donate a part of every transaction to a community chest fund to give to local charities at the end of each year.
This year, our local Montague Miller Charlottesville office will present donations to the following charities:
Arc of Piedmont
The Carol Clark Nursing Scholarship Fund
Stepping Stones
Habitat for Humanity
AHIP
GIVING T...
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5 Ways To Simplify Your House Hunt
Buying a house might be one of the most challenging purchases you make. It's an exercise in the physical, mental and emotional. For all the effort it takes from start to finish, the energy invested will pay off with an enjoyable and practical purchase to build wealth. These five tips will help you simplify the process.
1. Get your financial paperwork in order.
You will need to submit detailed financial records to the lender that may take some time to assemble. The sooner you start the process, the sooner the lender will be able to approve you for a loan.
2. Ask a mortgage lender to pre-approve you for a loan.
Pre-approval means that a lender is ready to finance a home purchase. By taking this step early, you'll know how much a lender is willing to loan yo...
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Get a Head Start on your Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
If you have been putting off outside maintenance on your home because of the summer heat, not to worry, the weather has changed! Fall is a great time to do dive into outdoor work and start preparing your house for winter and the cold weather ahead. Here are a few things you should be doing to make sure your home is ready for the changing colder temperatures ahead.
- Clean Your Gutters Make sure your gutters are clear of leaves and debris so water doesn't pool and cause damage to your home.
- Check For Leaks and Water Damage Give your home a good look over to make sure there are no l...