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Don’t Overlook a Home’s Potential

  Cosmetic issues are easy to remedy By Michele Dawson Home shopping for first-time homebuyers it’s an exciting, albeit nerve-wracking, experience. If you’re like others in the market for their first home, you probably have in mind exactly how your … Continue reading

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10 tips for adding value

  Get the most out of your home’s next remodeling project by following advice from the pros. By MyHomeIdeas.com 1. Good plans equal great results. Successful remodeling projects require careful planning and a realistic budget. "Many people want to build … Continue reading

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Getting Your Great Outdoors in Gear

  Coldwell Banker Burnet As true as the old saying “you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover” may be, many homebuyers don’t always heed its advice. So as the region begins to thaw out from another cold winter, the … Continue reading

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Signs That You’re Ready to Buy

Six tips that tell you it’s time By Michele Dawson Figuring out whether you’re ready to buy a house — whether you’re a renter or are aiming to move up or size down — can be a daunting task. But … Continue reading

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7 ways to improve your home’s sell-ability

In a tough real-estate market, it’s more essential than ever that your home stand out, but in the right way. By Tisa Silver of Investopedia In this economy, houses aren’t selling like they used to. If you have a house … Continue reading

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Don’t wait until summer to sell in 2010

The peak buying months could be just around the corner with help from the $8,000 homebuyer tax credit. By Mai Ling at MSN Real Estate  If you’re thinking about selling your home in 2010, you might want to push your planning … Continue reading

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Save a bundle with this home to-do list

Energy-efficient upgrades mean lower utility bills, but they can also earn you tax credits – this year or next. By Christopher Solomon of MSN Real Estate It’s the time of year to think about things left undone around the house. … Continue reading

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Mark Schill earns the prestigious CDPE Designation

Mark Schill with Coldwell Banker Burnet (952) 476 – 3622 Mark@MarkSchill.com has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. This is invaluable expertise to offer at a time … Continue reading

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