Author: Ben

  • Minimum Salary You Need to Make to Buy a Home in Your State

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    It’s no mystery that cost of living is drastically different depending on where you live. So is the minimum salary you need to buy a home.   So, a new study by GOBankingRates set out to find out what minimum salary you would need to make to buy a median-priced home in each of the 50 states, and Washington,…

  • Most Qualify for Financing in 2-3 Years After Bankruptcy

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    According to a new study from Lending Tree. Americans who have filed for bankruptcy may be able to rebuild credit faster. They may qualify for a home loan in as little as 2-3 years. This is in stark contrast to the belief that many have that they need to wait 7-10 years.  But, people find their bankruptcies clear…

  • Danbury: Best Small Connecticut City Location for Business Startup

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    Recall that old adage, location, location, location? Danbury, Connnecticut, in Fairfield County, tops the list of best small city location to start a business. According to website, Connecticut By The Numbers, in a survey of 1,269 cities, Danbury ranked 170 in the nation. It was the sole Connecticut city to earn a slot among the nation’s…

  • US Housing Market Still in ‘Buy Territory’!

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    According to the Beracha, Hardin & Johnson Buy vs. Rent (BH&J) Index. The U.S. housing market has continued to move deeper into buy territory This supports the belief that housing markets across the country remain a sound investment. The BH&J Index is a quarterly report that attempts to answer the question: In today’s housing market, is it…

  • NOT Owning Your Home Can Cost You a Lot of Money!

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    Owning a home has great financial benefits, yet many continue to rent! A home of your own has been a part of the American Dream for as long as America has existed. Let’s look at the financial reasons for owning a home.  Realtor.com recently reported the following. “Buying remains the more attractive option in the long term.…

  • DYI Staging Fixes for Interior Design Mistakes

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    An interior design professional will suggest design fixes by looking at several areas in your interior with a keen and quick eye. They will look at your interior to identify an easy flow from one space to another, well-designed focal points, clean surfaces, and good light. These are key areas that can help your home…

  • Marketing Innovation: Don’t Try This at Home

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    Innovative real estate marketing idea from “as-seen-on-TV” advertising guru. A New York City marketing businessman, Anand Khubani, has come up with an out-of-the-box, fun, real estate marketing idea.  He put a 60-foot screen of what the completed rehabbed facade would look like on the front of an Upper East Side Historic District townhouse. Mr. Khubani is…

  • Smart Home: Where to Begin?

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    Using nothing but the sound of your voice, you can enjoy the benefits of a smart home! But why make your home a smart home? There is little doubt that having a fully connected home is the future of home safety, entertainment, and real-time information. Additionally, many home insurers are providing significant discounts for having…

  • Rising Rates: Consolidate Your Home Mortgage and Equity Loans

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    If you have a home equity line of credit, now may be the time to consolidate it into your first mortgage. So, how will you know if it is a good time to consolidate it into your first mortgage? Home equity loans tend to be variable rate loans, and with rates rising, so will your…