 | Using Buy Owner to Buy Your Home 7/21/2010 7:00:50 AM |
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There are so many great reasons to buy your own home. Are you ready? Wondering how to get the best deal and how to make the most informed decision? Maybe it's time to consider Buy Owner!
As the nation's leading for-sale-by-owner marketing company, Buy Owner provides the strength of an established advertising company and the resource of thousands of for-sale properties nationwide. Buy Owner sellers are great to work with, as they're looking to cut commissions/costs just as much as you are, More ... |
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| Declutter: Taking the First Steps 7/16/2010 7:00:44 AM |
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You hear it time and time again. As a home seller, or just as a homeowner, you need to declutter your home. Get rid of your built-up storage, reorganize and make your house look spacious, empty and clean. As with most advice, the job is easier said than done.
So how do you begin the decluttering process? There are simple steps you can take in your daily life to prevent clutter in the first place. Starting now, say no to junk mail. As soon as you pick up a piece of mail that you know is junk More ... |
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| Using Buy Owner to Sell Your Home 7/12/2010 7:00:41 AM |
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Are you planning to sell your property and wondering how to do it? Have you heard about selling by owner and wanted to learn more? Would you like to cut commission costs to make a better profit on the sale?
Buy Owner is here to help.
As the leading for-sale-by-owner company in today's market, Buy Owner not only offers 25 years of experience but also an unparalleled marketing scheme to help you sell.
It is the best way to sell your home on your own, and here's why:
MONEY: By cutting More ... |
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| Decorate Your Patio 7/9/2010 7:00:58 AM |
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What are you still doing inside at this time of year? When the sun goes down and the light of the moon illuminates your backyard patio, that is the time to relax in the cool, fresh breeze instead of the indoor air conditioning. Whether you’re throwing a party or you’re paying bills, you can sit at your outdoor patio table. And whether you’re showing off your backyard to a friend or your showing off your backyard to a potential homebuyer, you want it to look as appealing and impressive as possible. More ... |
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| Save Water without Replacing the Toilet 7/8/2010 7:40:10 AM |
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We’ve talked in past Green Living blogs about how important it is to purchase an energy-efficient toilet in order to save water, energy and money. Older toilet models use more than three gallons of water per flush, whereas low-flow, energy-efficient models use less than 1.5 gallons per flush. But let’s face it. We’re dealing with a tough economic time right now and some of us can’t afford to purchase improvement projects for our homes right now. Fortunately, there are DIY ways to save water, More ... |
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| Make Your Small Home Look Big 7/5/2010 7:00:50 AM |
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An abundance of homebuyers are choosing to downsize right now. Whether it’s because they’re still trying to sell a house and can’t afford to buy a large house, they’re living more practical during this economic downturn, or they want to spend less time on housework, now is the time for owners of small houses to step up and show homebuyers why small homes are the way to go!
Because homebuyers tend to feel skeptical toward smaller homes, you’ll want to do everything in your power to make your More ... |
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| Red, White & Blue! 7/2/2010 7:00:24 AM |
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The beauty of Independence Day, or more commonly referred to as the Fourth of July, is that it’s a holiday that every single American can celebrate. It brings all groups together to celebrate one country. It celebrates the Declaration of Independence, declaring our independence from Great Britain in 1776. It celebrates the freedom we enjoy each day that we live in this country, freedom to worship, to work, to own our own homes.
To remind us and to celebrate this milestone of our country, More ... |
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| 6 Ways to Green the Kitchen 7/1/2010 7:11:25 AM |
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For many of us, the kitchen is the center of our home. It's where we cook and share meals, it's where we spend our mornings and evenings, it's where we congregate when friends come to visit.
So it makes sense to start with the kitchen when you're looking for quick ways to implement a greener lifestyle. Think about it: if there are a few small changes you can make to improve your home's eco-friendliness, beginning in the kitchen, why wouldn't you?
Here are six simple ways to get started:
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| Old-Fashioned Advice 6/28/2010 7:00:12 AM |
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Having a hard time selling your house? Even though all you hear about these days is new ways of marketing, in a competitive market like this one, sometimes good old-fashioned advice will take you the furthest. This involves you stepping out of your comfort zone.
Hopefully you already completed the first step, which is advertising with Buy Owner. Once your advertisement is set up, you have the support of the nation's leading for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) company at your disposal. Buy Owner will More ... |
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| DIY Repairs 6/24/2010 7:00:56 AM |
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When you Google search, notice that a lot more DIY websites are popping up? DIY, or do-it-yourself, sites provide you with directions on how to build, install, remodel, landscape and fix without hiring professionals. If you have the skills, DIY work could save you loads of money. Especially if you’re fixing something that you already have instead of replacing it.
Fixing items around the house could save you ample amounts of money while also saving the environment from access waste and toxins. More ... |
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| Featured City: Deltona, FL 6/22/2010 7:15:55 AM |
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As part of a special feature at the Buy Owner Blog, we’ll be highlighting cities throughout the nation, profiling their attractions and conveniences, as well as pointing out some currently for-sale homes in the area!
Today’s City: Deltona, FL
Thinking of buying a home in Deltona? Located in the heart of southwestern Volusia County, Deltona is a principle city in Florida's Fun Coast. Diverse in its cultural makeup, this dynamic community has about 90,000 residents according to the city's More ... |
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| The Lowdown on Mowing 6/19/2010 7:00:55 AM |
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We supply you with a plethora of articles with landscaping tips. For most of us, however, a grassy lawn takes up the majority of our yard space. So today, instead of focusing on the gardens in the corner of the yard or the trees scattered throughout the yard, we’re going to focus on the facts about how you can mow your way to a nearly flawless lawn.
Height
First off, mowing height and frequency mostly determine the health of your lawn. Hopefully you already know that the height of your More ... |
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| Florida Home Prices Dropping 6/18/2010 7:00:37 AM |
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According to a recent article at HousingWatch.com, Florida house prices are dropping, even in the state's most expensive city: Key West.
What was once an impossible location for many buyers in the Sunshine State has become surprisingly attainable. A Miami Herald article cites a couple who "paid $157,000 for the foreclosure that an investor bought in 2004 for $370,000 and in 2006 was appraised for $463,000."
So while it's true these numbers reflect problems in the market, it's also true More ... |
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| Featured City: Bradenton, FL 6/15/2010 7:00:29 AM |
| | As part of a special feature at the Buy Owner Blog, we’ll be highlighting cities throughout the nation, profiling their attractions and conveniences, as well as pointing out some currently for-sale homes in the area!
Today’s featured city: Bradenton, FL!
Located along U.S. 41 between Tampa and Sarasota, Bradenton is a beautiful Florida community loaded with waterways, bordered on the north by the Manatee River and separated from the outer barrier islands of Anna Maria Island and Longboat More ... |
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| After Your Ad is Live 6/14/2010 7:00:48 AM |
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Congratulations on taking the first step towards selling your home on your own: Using Buy Owner!
As the nation's leading FSBO company, Buy Owner offers the strength and stability of an established company, as well as the hallmark of being the most popular FSBO destination online, delivering over 10 million page views per month.
Now that your ad is live, your home benefits from exposure to potential buyers through Buy Owner's ultra-aggressive advertising campaign that includes:
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| Economic Interior Design 6/11/2010 7:00:29 AM |
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When it comes to the costs of improving your home, most would assume that interior design is not an area worth considering right now. Interior designers are expensive to hire and they choose uppity items that are way out of your economic means, right? Not necessarily. Most interior designers understand that people are pocket-pinching right now, and they know the best techniques and places to shop to help you find the most affordable items. Hiring an interior designer might even save you money More ... |
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| Greening Your Bathroom 6/10/2010 7:08:15 AM |
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About 60 percent of a home’s water usage comes from the bathroom. Want to incorporate green living into your bathroom but not sure where to begin? There are numerous ways to conserve water and energy in your bathroom; thanks to an interactive diagram provided by National Geographic’s Green Guide, you can view exactly where you can conserve and go green in the bathroom here.
For more in-depth tips, here’s a breakdown of the areas to focus on in your bathroom:
Bath/Shower: While you More ... |
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| User-Friendly Search Engine 6/8/2010 7:00:49 AM |
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Do you ever visit an online search engine and immediately become flustered by all the homes for sale? It can be overwhelming, especially now, with so many homes available and few sales. In order to help your search become calmer and organized, you need a search engine that is easy to browse and quick to give you what you want.
That is what BuyOwner.com strives to provide you with. By clicking “Homes For Sale” from the tabs across the top of the homepage, you can search for specifics that More ... |
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| How to Be Realistic about Price 6/7/2010 7:00:29 AM |
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As a home seller eager to make a profit on your sale, it can be easy to lose sight of an important truth: Your house is worth what a buyer is willing to pay.
Not what it sold for.
Not what you invested.
Not what you want a buyer to pay.
Your house is worth what a buyer is willing to pay.
So when you’re trying to price your home realistically, it’s helpful to think in terms of that fact, asking yourself what price a buyer would realistically be willing to pay for your home.
How More ... |
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| Embrace Outdoor Living! 6/4/2010 7:00:08 AM |
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If you live in an area of the country with four pronounced seasons, you might think that spending money on your backyard is a waste. If you can only spend time in an outdoor oasis for half the year or less, why not stick to updating the inside of your house instead? However, right now, when the warm summer sun graces you with its presence more often than not, you might really regret not having a place to soak up the rays and breathe in the fresh air. How do you solve this dilemma?
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