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New Year’s Resolutions That Will Help You Buy A Home in 2020 If 2020 is the year for you to buy a home, consider making these 5 New Year’s resolutions to help you be as prepared as possible to become a homeowner. 1. Cut down on monthly subscriptions. With each month, there is a new subscription service out there. What starts as convenience turns into an endless list of subscriptions that we often don’t use enough to justify the costs. Sit down and go through your monthly/yearly subscriptions and cancel whatever you don’t use. Set aside that extra money with the rest of your savings so your down payment can continue to grow. 2. Build a better credit history. Paying bills on time and paying off debts will help create a solid credit history. Make sure you have some utilities or rent in your name so that you can pay them on time and continue to build a solid credit history.  3. Avoid changing careers. Alongside income, your employment history will be a m...

Sellers Guide The Nest Seekers Edge With over 1000 professionals in prime neighborhood locations Nest Seekers provides full service brokerage for sellers, including corporate relocations, commercial, financial, and investment consultants. Our service is beyond brokerage; we are a financial consultant, educator, and partner to the end user. For the seller, Nest Seekers adds value to property through innovative, powerful marketing. Provide you with a survey commonly known as comparative market analysis, which consists of intimate knowledge and an intense study of property value considering appreciation, supply and demand, presentation, price-per-square foot comparison, and image. We will customize a marketing plan for your property, which consists of advertising print media, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, New York Observer, New York Magazine, Gotham Magazine, and our own quarterly Nest catalogue. Print material includes post cards and mailing campaigns a...

Home Ownership : The Benefits and Advantages Guide HOME OWNERSHIP: THE BENEFITS AND ADVANTAGES Freedom and Flexibility  – One of the greatest advantages to owning your own home is the sense of freedom it gives you, as well as the flexibility you have to make alterations or improvements. You may exercise your own design and décor tastes to the fullest extent, and the best part is, the additions and alterations you make have the potential to add to your investment’s value. Predictability and Stability  – Your home is your rock. Rent rates change from year to year. Mortgage payments, on the other hand, should remain stable from year to year. In time, you may discover new ways to reduce housing costs even further. Be mindful, however, that your property tax and insurance costs may change, possibly frequently. In addition to the financial benefits to your family, owning a home in a singular location provides a great number of social and community benefits. Your childre...

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and depending on where you live, there is a good chance fall weather is coming right along with it. Before the season is in full swing, get a head start on your seasonal maintenance. By preparing for fall weather, you can address any issues that may get worse with colder temperatures or just keep your home in the best condition to make sure your property is in top shape no matter the season. Here is a great reference checklist to make sure you’re doing the basics to get your home ready for fall! 1. Rake it up. Everyone loves the changing leaves, except your grass. Leaving fallen leaves in your yard can kill you grass and prevent growth in the spring. Make sure you keep those leaves raked up! 2. Check your gutters. Those same leaves that can kill your grass can also clog your gutters. Clogged gutters can lead to plenty of other issues, so be sure to periodically check your gutters to prevent buildup. 3. Don’t forget your roof. You...