How to Choose the Right Dog Daycare in Lakewood
If you’re like most working pet-parents, you feel a little bit badly about leaving your four-legged family member at home alone all day – and your only alternative is doggie daycare. But how do you find the right dog daycare facility in ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on July 29, 2021 in Tips and Tricks
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early? Pros and Cons to Consider
You’ve signed on the dotted line and purchased your first home. For the most part, you’ve always been financially responsible—that’s how you were able to move into your new residence in the first place. Now that you’ve ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on July 25, 2021 in Buying a Home
Can You Get a Mortgage With Student Loan Debt?
If you’re like many people, you’re a college graduate with more than a little student loan debt – but you want to buy a home. So can you get a mortgage with student loan debt?
Absolutely – and this guide explains.
Can You ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on July 20, 2021 in Buying a Home
What is an Escalation Clause?
An escalation clause is one way to simplify the process if you’re engaged in a bidding war – but what is it, exactly, and how can it make your life easier? This guide explains.
What is an Escalation Clause?
An escalation clause is a ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on July 17, 2021 in Buying a Home
4 Key Features to Paint for Commanding Curb Appeal
Painting the entire exterior of your home before it hits the market may not be within your budget, but you can still give the outside of your residence an effective refresh with a coat of paint on these four key features.
The Front Door
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on July 14, 2021 in Selling Your Home
3 Hacks to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal Before Listing
You don’t have to undertake huge projects to enhance the curb appeal of your home. Consider these three simple ways to level-up the look of your landscape before your home hits the market.
Use Lawn Paint for Instant Green
You’ve got a ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on July 11, 2021 in Selling Your Home
3 Features Homebuyers Want in 2021
A Shower Without a Curb
A curbless shower means you can walk right in without having to step over a barrier. This kind of feature is the type that buyers look for in a sophisticated main bedroom en suite. Amenities like soaking tubs, steam showers, ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on July 8, 2021 in Buying a Home
I’m Buying a House But I Don’t Want to Join an HOA. What Can I Do?
If you plan on buying a newer home chances are it'll be governed by an HOA. In fact, there are over 351,000 homeowners associations in the U.S. and they manage 53 percent of owner-occupied homes, according HomeLight. In 2018 greater than half of ...
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Posted by Concierge Van Wig & Associates on July 3, 2021 in Buying a Home