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tips and advice: How to Choose from the Top Siding Options - 01/18/10 11:51 AM
Are you ready to make a dramatic change to your home's outward appearance? Well, that can easily be done by changing your home's siding. Now, there's a siding style to fit everyone's lifestyle; from the low-maintenance dependability of vinyl siding to the rustic appeal of cedar shakes.
We have some tips and advice for choosing the top siding options for your home.
Vinyl Siding - Vinyl siding is less expensive to purchase and have installed than most other siding materials, as it is made from a PVC plastic. Unlike cedar or wood, it won't flake or rot. However, even the best … (0 comments)
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tips and advice: Selling Your Home with a Wet Basement - 09/07/09 09:02 AM
Selling your home with a wet basement can be virtually impossible. Many potential buyers are turned off by musty-smelling, damp, leaky and moldy basements. They simply don't want all the hassles that come with it. A wet basement is a sure sign of moisture problems for someone looking to buy a home and many times they prefer to stay away from buying these homes. Therefore, we have some tips for you to use in your basement to get rid of your wet basement issues before you place your home on the market. Also, solving the wet basement issues can give your … (2 comments)
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tips and advice: Tips for Prospective Home Buyers - 08/03/09 11:33 AM
Many consumers are now wondering if they've missed their chance to refinance to a really low interest rate after a recent spike in mortgage rates. Therefore, we would like to share some tips for prospective buyers to help you all shop for a mortgage today.
Luckily, there has been a drop in mortgage rates just after the spike in rates, which should help many prospective buyers feel a lot better. However, these low interest rates cannot last forever. The government's plan of purchasing mortgage-backed securities will soon end and rates will begin to rise again.
Here are some tips for prospective … (0 comments)
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tips and advice: More Universities Coming to Metro Jackson - 06/22/09 01:42 PM
Realtors® Mary & Bill Watkins ~ Jackson Mississippi Real Estate
Jackson, Mississippi has been waiting for more universities to come to the area and now any adult wanting to further their education will soon have two more universities to choose from.
Recently, a Strayer University campus and a Tulane University satellite campus have been approved by the Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation to come to the areas of Jackson and Madison. The Strayer University campus will be located in Jackson while the Tulane University campus will be located in Madison. Both universities are approved for 2010.
Each university will cater to … (0 comments)
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tips and advice: Upfront Cost Help for Home Buyers - 06/15/09 12:15 PM
There are many homebuyers who qualify for the $8,000 federal tax credit. However, they just don’t have the money that’s required for a down payment or closing fees. But now, they may be able to get help through a loan to cover the fees of the upfront costs that accompany buying a home.
Recently, HUD announced that the FHA will begin allowing state housing finance agencies to give second mortgages so borrowers can use those funds toward their down payment and closing costs to purchase a home with an FHA-insured mortgage loan.
This will be of great benefit to thousands of … (0 comments)
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tips and advice: Low Ball Offers and How to Handle Them - 06/01/09 01:14 PM
Many homeowners become frustrated that their homes are still sitting on the market month after month. Many have even dropped their asking price already and they're waiting for buyers to snatch up their new low priced property. However, reality sets in when you have buyers appear that offer them 10% less than what they've already lowered the original asking price. So now what is a seller to do?
Okay, this may anger or panic some, but let's not go there. And, let's not reject the offer right off either. Buyers making an offer are usually serious or they don't usually make … (0 comments)
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tips and advice: Increasing the Value of Your Home - 04/06/09 12:21 PM
Usually, one of the first questions we get from our sellers is, "How can I increase the value of my home?" However, we have to first explain to them the difference between price and value when selling a home. Price is what you are selling the property for and value is what the buyer perceives. This perception of value is highly influenced by several factors, including condition of the property, location, features, comparison to local purchase options and more. Therefore, by setting your attention to these details, sellers can positively increase the value of their home by attracting the right buyers … (0 comments)
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tips and advice: Home Rejuvenation Tips - 03/23/09 11:37 AM
Spring is finally here, making it the perfect time to give our homes a little rejuvenation. While the world outside may seem slightly depressing, our homes can be our haven and a real spirit booster when we have something happy to come home to. And anyone can rejuvenate their home for very little money. Even minor changes can make a big difference without hurting your budget.
As the weather warms in the springtime, it's the perfect opportunity to brighten your living space and help energize yourself at the end of a long day. Believe it or not, our surroundings affect our … (1 comments)
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tips and advice: The Arts Come Alive in Downtown Jackson - 03/16/09 11:05 AM
More and more people are looking for free activities to fill their free time, especially in today's economy. And, as real estate professionals, new clients often ask us what's going on in Jackson that's fun and free? Well, this month's free event is Arts Alive. Arts Alive is a free two day festival which will be held on March 27 & 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at Smith Park in downtown Jackson, Mississippi.
Arts Alive originally started as a church fundraiser, but was so popular, it has now turned into a two-day cultural event. The festival is … (0 comments)
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tips and advice: Renovate Your Kitchen to Work Hard with Style - 03/09/09 03:08 PM
If you're in the market to renovate your home's kitchen, there are some things you may want to keep in mind through the process. Up until recent years, kitchens served very few purposes. They were used to prepare food and clean the dishes. In today's world, we see a much different kitchen, though. Today's kitchens are the epicenter of the home. We not only cook in the kitchen, but we eat our meals there, we entertain there, we discuss the day's events there and we sometimes plan our weeks there.
Because so much happens in the kitchen, many homeowners are looking … (0 comments)
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tips and advice: Advice for Buying a New Home - 03/02/09 02:33 PM
Buyers ask us for advice all the time about buying a new home in the doom and gloom of today's housing market and turbulent economy. And we tell them, if you are in the financial position to take advantage of today's falling home prices and get a loan, then we encourage you to do so. In the long run, you will strengthen your financial portfolio.
However, everyone must keep in mind, the rules for getting a loan have been forever changed. Therefore, being aware of these loan changes and how they can affect you before you find the home of your … (1 comments)
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tips and advice: Jackson State University is Going Green - 02/23/09 11:32 AM
We love what Jackson State University is doing for the environment and want to share it with you in our blog. When you see the new addition to Jackson State University, you will see sleek, silver accents, large glass windows and modern furniture. It looks like something more fitting for an upscale office park, rather than a public college.
The new $21 million addition was actually built with the environment in mind. It is Mississippi's first State-funded LEED certified project. The new addition of the 90,000-square foot building is just one of many examples of the state university's ways of "going … (0 comments)
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tips and advice: Jackson, Mississippi February Events - 02/09/09 01:00 PM
It seems like there is always something going on in Jackson, Mississippi. And February is no exception. There will be several events for the whole family to take advantage of. Therefore, we have compiled this list of what's going on in Jackson this month.
· Dixie National Rodeo & Live Stock Show - February 5th - 11th at the Mississippi State Fairground (1207 Mississippi Street). Come see world champion cowboys ride the best rodeo stock in the largest livestock show east of the Mississippi River. For more information, call (601) 355-5252.
· Grandma's Hands: Celebrating the Underground Railroad Quilt Codes - … (0 comments)
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tips and advice: How to Find Your Diamond in the Rough in Today’s Real Estate Market - 02/02/09 05:07 PM
It is a buyer's market and many people looking to buy a home aren't just looking for a great home, but that special home, their very own "diamond in the rough". Therefore, we have some tips to help you find exactly what you're looking for.
1. Get preapproved for a home loan. You don't want to waste your time looking at homes you can't afford. Once you know your price range, stay within it.
2. Take note of all the features you want in a new home. How many bedrooms do you want? How many bathrooms or garage spaces do you … (0 comments)
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tips and advice: Accepting an Offer on Your Home - 01/26/09 12:34 PM
Your home is up for sale and your Realtor® brings you an offer on your home. So what do you do? The first thing you want to do is think about it. Is the offer in your price range? Be careful about your response time. Most buyers will include a deadline for getting a response in the offer. Even if there is no deadline specified in the offer, you shouldn't wait too long to respond. Be quick with your response. The time between when the offer was made and the response is a crucial period. During this time, buyers are free … (2 comments)
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tips and advice: Four Good Reasons to Buy a Home - 01/19/09 02:48 PM
Many people think about buying a home but are too worried that it would be a financial gamble. And most of them haven't even considered the risk of not buying a home. Long-term home ownership can be the most reliable way to achieve financial security for most of the working class; even if you buy in today's real estate market. Long-term homeownership will give you access to the capital you will need to help support yourself in your later years.
Here are four reasons why you shouldn't wait to buy a home:
1. Interest rates could go up. Interest rates are … (0 comments)
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tips and advice: Winterize Your Home’s Garden - 01/12/09 10:54 AM
Many homeowners love the look a beautiful garden in the spring and summer. But your home's garden can be severely damaged by winter weather, leaving it an ugly mess afterward. However, you can prevent winter damage by winterizing your garden.
During the winter, many plants go dormant to protect themselves from the elements of winter weather. During the fall, plants will turn their energy from reproducing to the hardening stage. Hardening their tissues is what protects them during cold weather. In some areas of the country, warm spells pop in and disrupt the cycle by thawing and then freezing again later. … (2 comments)
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tips and advice: Jackson, Mississippi's Many Recreational Opportunities - 01/05/09 02:59 PM
Even during the winter, many people look for fun outdoor places to visit. Therefore, Jackson, Mississippi has continued to add several outdoor locations for its residents and visitors to have fun.
The city offers 54 wonderful parks and facilities. That adds up to around 2,300 acres of outdoor fun. These parks include playgrounds, ball fields, tennis courts, golf courses, picnic areas and walking and jogging paths. The city also offers special facilities which include community centers, Mynelle Gardens, Smith Wills Stadium, the Jackson Zoo and the city's botanical gardens. Community centers can be rented out for special occasions. And, the city … (2 comments)
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tips and advice: Second Chance Stimulus for Some Taxpayers - 12/29/08 03:01 PM
Wow, here it is again - Tax Season. Christmas has come and gone and the New Year is just a few days away. Taxes will soon be on everyone's mind. Here is some good news for taxpayers who didn't qualify for this year's stimulus check or just got part of it.
That's right. Many people's income in 2007 exceeded the threshold, so they did not get any payment or only a partial payment. So many people have lost their jobs this past year or had a drop in their income. These are the taxpayers that will get a second chance to … (0 comments)
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tips and advice: Gift Ideas for New Homeowners - 12/22/08 09:56 AM
If you have a family member that is a new homeowner this year, you are probably wondering what to buy them for the holidays. Most of the time any housewarming gift will do, but we have some gift ideas that will enhance the experience of being a new homeowner and turn their new home into a sanctuary where peace can reside.
Giving the new homeowner in your family a gift certificate for pre-paid house cleaning services would be wonderful. Many new homeowners get so overwhelmed with the whole moving process that it can be hard to keep up with the cleaning. … (1 comments)
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