On July 11th, 2019, the Chicago Association of Realtors (CAR) held their annual Golf Classic to raise money for the Homes for Heroes Foundation. 2019 marked the 112th year of the annual CAR Golf Classic. The event brought in over 144 members. The members helped raise $7,222 for the Homes for Heroes Foundation. Read More
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Hickory Police Athletic Club Receives $1,000 Donation
To honor the services of the Hickory, NC Police Department, Homes for Heroes with the help of mortgage specialist, Jamie Harrington, donated $1,000 to support the efforts of the Hickory Police Athletic Club (HPAC).
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Ultimate Guide to Teacher Discounts for 2019-2020
Whether you’re a teacher looking for the best deals for your classroom and students, or a little pick-me-up for yourself on the weekend, there are so many great teacher discounts for 2019/2020 you can find to take advantage of today! As back to school month quickly approaches make sure to check out these teacher deals to see how you can save money on everyday items for you and your students.
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Importance of a Seller’s Disclosure Form
If you’re looking to sell your house, be prepared for numerous showings, plenty of cleaning, and lots of paperwork. One piece of paperwork that’s particularly important is your seller’s disclosure statement or form. This document advises buyers of potential issues with your home and can play a crucial role in protecting you from costly legal issues. To help speed up your home selling journey, here’s everything you need to know about creating a seller’s disclosure form.
What Is My House Worth?
If you’re looking to sell your home, there’s probably one question in your mind that stands out above all others: “What is my house worth?” Finding the answer to this question can be more difficult than you might think. There are a ton of factors that impact a home’s value, and some are easier to measure than others. Every seller wants to get top dollar for their home, and many people overestimate the value due to wishful thinking and the emotional connection they have with the home. But to determine the true value, you need to step back and be as objective as possible. Here’s how to separate facts from emotion and figure out exactly how much your house is worth.
6 Tips for Getting a House Ready to Sell
Making the choice to sell your house is never easy, but once you decide to take the plunge, the real work begins. Getting a house ready to sell takes more effort than most people realize. It’s about making the small changes necessary to attract the most attention and generate the best offers. Sure, you could just list it as is. But with that approach, chances are good that your home will stay your home for a lot longer than you want. To help you sell quickly at your target price, here are six tips for getting a house ready to sell.
Helping Homeless Veterans with $50,000 Foundation Grant
In May 2019, to honor Military Appreciation Month the Homes for Heroes Foundation presented five grants totaling $50,000 to five non-profit organizations who support homeless Veterans. The five organizations are all members of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV) and will use the grant to directly help Veterans by finding them emergency, temporary and permanent affordable housing. Each $10,000 donation will help serve those who have bravely served our country.
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What Does a Real Estate Agent Do to Sell My House?
Selling your house can be an exciting and nerve-racking experience. Not only do you want to get the best price for your home, but you also want the process to be quick and painless. Having gone through the buying experience already, you may be wondering if you really need a real estate agent, asking, “What does a real estate agent do to sell my house?” Although it can be tempting to go it alone in hopes of pocketing more money on the sale, this is almost always a mistake. Real estate agents provide invaluable services that can be crucial for getting the sale price you want. To understand the true value of working with a professional, here’s an in-depth look at what a real estate agent does to sell your house.
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Should I Sell My House in 2019?
Generally speaking across the country, the housing market is still a sellers market. This means if you haven’t listed your home yet, now might be the time. If you’re on the fence and asking yourself, “Should I sell my house?” here’s why selling a house in 2019 may make good sense.
10 Tips on How to Sell Your House in 2019
While interest rates rose slightly and home price increases slowed toward the end of last year, home prices are still widely on the rise in most markets. Overall, the housing market is stable and presents favorable conditions for sellers. If you haven’t sold a house before, you may not realize how much goes into selling a house. For example, you will need to determine the actual market value of your house, clean it, determine appropriate disclosures, host open houses and showings, find a buyer, negotiate the price, get it appraised and inspected and close the deal. There is a lot that goes into selling a house so here are some tips on how to sell your house.