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Open House: Selling Your Home Online – The Real Cost of Convenience

July 11, 2021July 11, 2021 / in Helpful Tips / by Maggie Sutton

We all have seen the news articles pop up on our news feeds and screens: the housing market is HOT. Interest rates are low. There aren’t enough homes for sale for the amount of buyers looking. You think, maybe it’s time to move? Plus, being stuck inside for the better part of a year or more is enough to make anyone realize you could really use more space. So, you decided to enter the housing market to sell your home. Now the question is: are you going to sell traditionally, or sell your home online?

With the rise of national websites offering to pay cash for your home, promising no showings and fast closings, it can be tempting to sell your home online to these companies. But what would you lose by doing so? Read More “Open House: Selling Your Home Online – The Real Cost of Convenience”

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11 Moving Tips to Simplify and Save Money

May 24, 2019May 25, 2022 / in Buying a House / by Luke Feldbrugge

After months of searching, you’ve finally found your dream home. Wherever it is, there’s no question about it. Moving into a new house or apartment is exciting! But packing up your entire life in boxes, deep cleaning and hauling heavy furniture is rarely anyone’s idea of a good time. We want to make things a little easier on you and your family. These eleven moving tips are some of the best ways to pack for moving and they will save you some money in the process.

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Ultimate Moving Checklist – What Needs to Get Done Before Moving Day

April 2, 2019June 22, 2021 / in Moving / by Maggie Sutton

Buying a house is an exciting time. Once the purchase agreement is signed, it is time to start thinking about moving. Packing up everything you own and actually going through the moving process is far less exciting. To help make things easier, Homes for Heroes put together the ultimate printable moving checklist. This is a printable moving checklist to keep you on top of everything. It offers a complete list of things you’ll need to get done over the course of two months. If you have have less than two months, no worries! You can adjust the timeline to fit your situation. Here’s a look at what’s included in the Homes for Heroes ultimate printable moving checklist along with some other resources to help with the move and save you some money.

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Where Should I Live? 4 Important Factors to Consider

March 5, 2019July 4, 2022 / in Buying a House / by Luke Feldbrugge

When thinking about purchasing a new home it is wise to first ask yourself, where should I live? There are four main factors to consider when determining the location of a new home: convenience, safety, amenities and cost. After you figure out what you want, then you need to determine what you can afford and where those homes are located. Here’s a look at each factor, why they’re so important to finding the right home, and some resources to help you determine where you should live.

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Four Other Costs of Buying a House

January 26, 2019September 16, 2021 / in Buying a House / by Maggie Sutton

When it comes to buying a house, it helps to understand exactly what you can afford – and that starts by understanding the costs of buying a house. Your mortgage payment will be the biggest recurring payment on your home. But, there are four other primary costs of buying a house that you need to know about. Here’s a breakdown of the four other costs and how working with Homes for Heroes to buy a home can help with costs.

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The Complete Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

November 14, 2018September 2, 2021 / in Buying a House / by Maggie Sutton

Homeowners understand owning and maintaining a home takes work. We all want to provide a protective, safe and friendly home for ourselves , our family, and all of our guests. When you’re busy working your job(s), caring for your family, and maintaining a home, things can occasionally get missed. Because there’s so much to do around the house this time of year, we compiled the most complete fall home maintenance checklist for our heroes to tackle their fall home maintenance to-dos, and also created a convenient single one-sheet checklist you can download to reference every year to assure nothing is missed. If you’re a first-time homebuyer, this post provides essential information and the free fall home maintenance checklist download is a great tool to keep you ahead of the game.

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What is a DITY Move Calculator and How it Can Help You Save?

March 14, 2018June 22, 2022 / in Moving / by Homes for Heroes

Moving is a part of military life. Some days, it seems as though moving is a constant state of transition. Whether it’s moving to a whole new country, or hopping from one rural home to another, the process can seem endless! Pack boxes, load them into a truck, drive to your new assignment, and then unpack. Repeat as necessary. That’s just the way of this life!

Moving can also become expensive. Is it more costly to do-it-yourself? Or is it cost effective to hire a company to pack and move your items and furniture?

Let’s have a look.

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23 Garage Sale Tips for a Successful Garage Sale

February 23, 2018March 24, 2022 / in Buying a House / by Bob Filipczak

Garage sale tips are ideal for the first time or occasional garage sale merchant, but they also act as a good checklist for folks who regularly have these sales. Garage sales are fast, cheap and out of control. We can help with that last part. Here is our list of garage sale tips to help you get the sale going and have fun doing it.

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8 Decoration Trends that Turn off Prospective Buyers

8 Decoration Trends that Turn off Prospective Buyers

February 9, 2018June 28, 2021 / in Helpful Tips / by Homes for Heroes

What do you want prospective buyers to remember after visiting your home? On average, they will have under an hour to visit every room, ask a few questions and revisit the master bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen. They need to focus and imagine their family living in your house. Anything that distracts them or repels them from imagining living there can lose you a potential sale. Here are eight decorating trends that can turn off prospective buyers.

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How to Deal With the Stress of Moving

March 6, 2017June 2, 2021 / in Helpful Tips / by Maggie Sutton

Moving is just one of those things in life that takes a toll on you emotionally and physically. Change can cause anxiety. Packing and moving boxes and furniture is exhausting. Trying to keep everything organized is mentally draining. Of course, you try to manage these emotions, but the fact of the matter remains that you will likely still experience them at some point throughout the move. Before you start to freak out, stop and breathe. You got this! All you need is a solid plan to help you manage the stress of moving like a pro! Read More “How to Deal With the Stress of Moving”

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