Archive for October, 2008
Friday, October 31st, 2008
Daylight Savings ends.
It’s time to fall backwards again. At least time it’s to set our clocks back for daylight saving which ends on November 2nd this year. While you are setting your clocks back, it’s also a good time to catch up on other maintenance items that are often overlooked. Changing the batteries in your smoke & carbon monoxide detectors when you change your clocks is a good way to make sure the batteries get replaced twice each year. It’s also a good idea to change your passwords on your computer and online accounts. Experts recommend that you have different passwords for different accounts and to use letters & numbers in your password.
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Friday, October 17th, 2008
Selling During the Winter
It appears that winter is finally here to stay as the white stuff keeps falling. Selling your home during the winter takes a little more preparation than during the summer months. It’s very important to keep your walkway clear of snow and ice both, for appearances and safety. Sprinkle sand or salt on your walkway to provide stable footing. Since our Alaskan days are getting shorter, make sure your entry and walkways are sufficiently lit. Also make sure to turn on all the interior lights and increase your inside thermostat a degree or two to give it a warm cozy feeling.
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Friday, October 10th, 2008
Common Buyers Mistakes
Before closing on your new home, avoid these pitfalls that could derail your home purchase. Buying big ticket items such as a new car or boat could knock your income to debt ratio out of acceptable range and jeopardize your loan. Changing jobs before everything is completed can also be a big mistake because lenders take into account how long you have been at your job. Moving money around between banks or accounts can also cause problems with your loan since lenders will be looking to verify your funds and bank accounts and will require a documented paper trail.
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Friday, October 3rd, 2008
Let the light in!
Open up your curtains and blinds to let in as much natural light as possible when having a showing. Also replace any broken or burnt out light bulbs you have been neglecting. Consider upgrading to newer energy efficient compact florescent bulbs and replace with the highest wattage bulb that is safe and suitable for the application. The brighter a room is lit, the larger it appears. Consider adding lamps or lighting to rooms that are poorly lit. A small investment in lighting can have large returns from buyers.
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