Rex Ostrander's Blog

Posted on 12/22/2019
Purchasing Fixtures and Appliances for New Construction
Photo by Jean van der Meulen via Pixabay You are nearing the end of a building project when your general contractor reminds you that it will soon be time to finalize your lighting, fixtures and appliances. You have been looking and saving different ideas for months, so it seems it should be easy to make your final decisions...
Appliances
Construction
+ 4 more
Read More
Posted on 12/15/2019
What to Expect After You Attend a House Showing
After you complete a home showing, you may face a dilemma. If you like a house following a showing, you may want to set up a follow-up showing or submit an offer to purchase. Or, if you are dissatisfied with the results of a home showing, you may want to continue your house search. It helps to know what...
Showing
Buying A Home
Read More
Posted on 12/08/2019
Pick Up a Smart House Device Without Breaking Your Budget
A smart home device may prove to be a great pick-up, regardless of the size or location of your house. Yet finding an affordable smart house gadget sometimes can be difficult. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to acquire economical smart home devices, such as: 1. Conduct an In-Depth Search for Budget-Friendly Smart Home Devices A...
Smart Home Technology
Smart Home
Read More
Posted on 12/01/2019
How Should Interest Rates Influence When You Buy?
Photo by Doubletree Studio via Shutterstock Interest rates rise in correlation to inflation and other economic activity. When that happens, it can increase housing costs. But the question is, should it prompt you to buy sooner than you’re ready? The Right Time Is Now In real estate, the right time is always now for someone. Is it the...
Mortgage
Mortgage
+ 1 more
Read More
Posted on 11/24/2019
Avoid a Complicated Home Selling Experience
Selling a house sometimes can be complicated. But if you understand the home selling journey, you may be better equipped than other sellers to avoid potential pitfalls. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you simplify the home selling journey. 1. Analyze the Local Housing Market The age and condition of your home may have far-flung...
Selling Your Home
Tips On Selling
Read More
Posted on 11/17/2019
Reasons to Perform Renovations Before You List Your Home
If you intend to list your residence in the near future, you may want to complete various property renovations. In fact, there are many reasons to perform home renovations before you add your house to the real estate market, and these reasons include: 1. You can revamp the look and feel of your home. If your home has a...
Home Renovations
Renovations
+ 1 more
Read More
Posted on 11/10/2019
Reasons to Boost Your Credit Score Before You Buy a House
Believe it or not, your credit score can make a world of difference as you get ready to search for your ideal house. If you have an excellent credit score, you likely will have no trouble obtaining home financing. On the other hand, if you have a bad credit score, you may struggle to get the financing you need...
Buying A Home
Credit Score
Read More
Posted on 11/03/2019
What to Avoid When Selling Your Home
Photo by rawpixel.com via Pexels If you're like many Americans, your home is your biggest asset. And if you're thinking of selling your home to use the profits for a new home, sending the kids off to college or simply adding it to a retirement fund, there are a few things you may want to avoid to make...
Home Seller
Selling
Read More
Posted on 10/27/2019
Conserve Energy at Home While you Vacation
Photo by Clint Patterson via Unsplash It sounds like a great idea -- turn off your electricity entirely when you go on vacation and you'll dramatically slash your electric bills. While this works in theory, there are some considerations that make shutting everything down problematic for homeowners. Learning more about your options allows you to conserve energy wisely,...
Prepare For Vacation
Save On Electricty
+ 1 more
Read More
Posted on 10/20/2019
Get to Know Your Neighbors
There's a lot of excitement when buying a first home. One of the most important things to look into that doesn't necessarily come naturally to most, is knowing your neighbors. In today's society and culture, people are reluctant to form relationships. Technology has played a role in the detriment, but on the flip side, it has enhanced the...
Neighbors
Homebuyers
+ 1 more
Read More
BackNext
Showing Results
445 - 456 of518