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Why Did My Credit Score Drop?

Posted by Eileen Scates on January 27, 2021 in  uncategorized
If you’ve seen a change in your credit score recently, you may be wondering why. There are a number of factors that contribute to a dropping credit score and it is important to know what may be causing that! When buying a home, it is important to maintain your credit and not make any major purchases that could impact your score. Here are the top 5 reasons for a drop in credit: YOU MADE A LATE PAYMENT Accounting for about 30% of your total rating, your payment history has a big impact on your credit score. If ... read more
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5 Painting Mistakes to Avoid

Posted by Eileen Scates on January 27, 2021 in  uncategorized
DIY interior painting can be a money-saver if you know what you’re doing. While saving a few dollars is definitely worth trying out painting yourself, it is important to avoid mistakes often made in the process. Here is how to avoid them! Mistake #1: Not Using The Correct Applicator If you are willing to pay for premium paint, you should be willing to invest in a good applicator. Invest in good brushes or rollers upfront to avoid hair on the wall or lumps of roller lint under the paint. Mistake #2: Not Prepar... read more
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Home Updates To Make After A Decade

Posted by Eileen Scates on January 27, 2021 in  uncategorized
Have you lived in your current home for at least 10 years and are starting to wonder what needs replaced or updated? Even if you make maintenance a priority, some things in your home are going to need updated or replaced after they’ve been used for 10 years. Here are 8 updates to consider making in your home with each decade. 1. Hot Water Tank Even if your tank isn’t leaking (or not working) quite yet, it is usually ready for replacement every 10 years. It is important to make note of how old your water... read more
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25 Cheap Ways To Upgrade Your Home

Posted by Eileen Scates on January 27, 2021 in  uncategorized
1. Add some character and add texture to your walls with peel-and-stick wall panels. 2. Create a charming accent wall with peel-and-stick paper. 3. Upgrade your countertops to faux granite with a DIY paint kit instead of spending a fortune to replace it. 4. Reseal all those cracks in your tub and tile with caulking and make your bathroom look new again. 5. Update recess lighting without doing any electrical work with magnetic shades. 6. Install c... read more
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15 Signs It's Time To Hire A Real Estate Assistant

Posted by Back At You Support on November 29, 2020 in  uncategorized
You may know that more productive, successful real estate agents have assistants to help them manage the minutiae of the business — but how do you know if you’re there, yet? The question of when to hire an assistant can be a daunting one for many agents, and quite a few of them realize after they get an assistant that they probably could have hired one (and been appropriately relieved) much earlier than they did. Hiring an assistant doesn’t hinge on how long you’ve been in real estate, and y... read more
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