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How are Property Taxes Calculated? What to Know When Buying a Home

September 10, 2020 / in Buying a Home / by Luke Feldbrugge

Taxes are nobody’s favorite thing, and most of us would rather just not think about them. But they are an important part of home ownership and need to be a consideration as you begin the home buying process. Many first-time home buyers who are unfamiliar with the details often wonder, “How are property taxes calculated, how do I pay them and how often?” To help you navigate what can seem like a complex and difficult issue, here’s everything you need to know about property taxes.

FHA Home Loans for Healthcare Professionals | Eligible with Low Credit Score, Minimal Down Payment

May 7, 2020May 12, 2020 / in Buying a Home / by Luke Feldbrugge

Have you been considering buying a home but a less than perfect credit score, or a lack of savings for a down payment has been holding you back? In this post, Homes for Heroes explains how you can break through those issues with FHA Home Loans for healthcare professionals. The FHA Home Loan has been helping more healthcare professionals become homeowners due to its less restrictive credit and minimal down payment requirements.

Negotiating House Price Tips for Sellers

September 25, 2019 / in Helpful Tips / by Luke Feldbrugge

In the real estate world, the list price of a home is somehow both extremely important and ultimately meaningless. Yes, buyers use price as a major factor in their home search, and sellers and agents spend lots of time figuring out what a home is worth to develop a good pricing strategy. But in the end, the list price is just a jumping off point as you enter negotiating house price with the buyer. The actual sale price will be determined during the negotiation process. While this can be a bit intimidating to some home sellers, it’s a crucial part of selling your home. Here are some tips for how to get the upper hand in negotiations and come away with the best price for your house.

Back to School 2019 – 14 Tips Save Time and Money

August 7, 2019May 12, 2020 / in Helpful Tips / by Luke Feldbrugge

Are you ready for the kids to be back in school or do you prefer the summer vacation way of life? Regardless, times are changing soon for families across the country as kids head back to school. That means some things need to get done so your family is prepared. To make going back to school 2019 easier, we’ve assembled 14 helpful tips to get the family ready and save you some money!

How to Texture a Wall Yourself

February 26, 2018November 21, 2019 / in Helpful Tips / by Homes for Heroes

Texturing walls allows you to choose the style that suits you, and turn a flat, dull space into something with personality. It’s all about turning your space into what you want. Just make sure that you take it one step at a time. The addition of textured walls will feature your unique style, and by doing it yourself you’ll save money. This post provides you with the primary wall texture options, what you’ll need to do it and steps to make it happen.

10 Home Staging Tips to Sell Your House

January 17, 2018September 25, 2019 / in Helpful Tips / by Luke Feldbrugge

One of the most challenging parts of selling a house is trying to make your home stand out in a competitive market. You can’t magically add bedrooms or a pool without spending considerable money. But there are small things you can do to stage your home for sale. Homes for Heroes real estate specialists are skilled in the art of staging a home to sell. When you work with our local specialist to sell your home, they will guide you on how on to best stage your house. However, here are 10 home staging tips every seller should know.