Back to School Time

Back to School Time Published by: Christopher Tenggren of HomesInTheFoxValley.com at RE/MAX All Pro in St. Charles, IL, August 23 2018 As summer comes to an end and back-to-school season begins, it can be hard to get back into a regular schedule - both for kids and adults. The trick here is to
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Top 7 Items Every First-Time Homebuyer Should Own

Top 7 Items Every First-Time Homebuyer Should Own Published by: RE/MAX, LLC, August 22, 2018 Congratulations are in order – you’ve purchased your first home! Now you get to make the house a home with one of the biggest interior design projects of your life. Filling the rooms of your new house
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Yep, You Can Put Shelves There: 5 Inspired Storage Ideas

Yep, You Can Put Shelves There: 5 Inspired Storage Ideas Published by: HouseLogic.com, August 2018 Finally, you get to take that beach vacation in the dead of winter. But where is your beach towel?!? You know it’s somewhere in that linen closet, but (sigh) it’s so crammed you can’t find
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7 Budgeting Tips When Saving for a Down Payment

7 Budgeting Tips When Saving for a Down Payment Published by: RE/MAX LLC, July 31, 2018 Saving enough money for a down payment can be challenging, but some discipline and a plan may help bring you closer to homeownership. Here are some tips to get you started. 1. Track Every Dollar Find
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5 Tips for Purchasing a Home in a Seller’s Market

5 Tips for Purchasing a Home in a Seller’s Market Published by: RE/MAX, LLC, June 25, 2018 Purchasing a home in a seller’s market doesn’t have to be challenging. Some preparation and a strategy may give you an advantage over other potential buyers and increase your chances of having your offer
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Buying Is Now 26.3% Cheaper Than Renting in the US

Buying Is Now 26.3% Cheaper Than Renting in the US Published by: The KCM Crew, August, 1, 2018 The results of the latest Rent vs. Buy Report from Trulia show that homeownership remains cheaper than renting, with a traditional 30-year fixed rate mortgage, in 98 of the 100 largest metro areas in
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Christopher Tenggren’s August ’18 “Enjoy Magazine”

Christopher Tenggren’s August ’18 “Enjoy Magazine” In This Issue... Ty's Tips... Side with Cement Board, Plus... Eat... No Cooking Necessary - Prosciutto & Melon, Travel... Stockholm Rocks - A Subterranean Tour of Sweden's Capital, Garden... Scented Gardens - Plant a Garden that Transports
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Anatomy of Home-Buying Pet Owners

Anatomy of Home-Buying Pet Owners Published by: RISMedia.com (Originally Published by: REALTOR.com, Written by: Liz Dominguez), August 8, 2018 Dogs are man's best friend, but how far does that friendship go? You may not realize how important pets truly are to their owners until you look at real
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The Everything Guide to Selling Your First Home

The Everything Guide to Selling Your First Home Published by: HouseLogic.com, August, 2018 How to figure out exactly what you want, and how to work with the experts who’ll help you get it. Selling, a famous salesman once said, is essentially a transfer of feelings. You love and cherish your
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7 Things in Your Kitchen That Are Grossing Out Potential Buyers

7 Things in Your Kitchen That Are Grossing Out Potential Buyers Published by: REALTOR.com (Written by: Stephanie Booth), July 25, 2018 Once upon a time, my husband and I toured an adorable home for sale in a bucolic New Jersey town. We were thrilled when we walked through the front door. But
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