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10 Can't Miss Home Staging Tips
Staging your home properly when you're ready to list it on the Long Island real estate market can mean the difference between selling it quickly or having it languish for months. Our real estate agents compiled this checklist of ten tips to make your home shine and stand out from the crowd.
- Clean the Clutter
Although your wedding photos may be a source of enjoyment for you, potential buyers want to envision themselves living there. You're moving anyway, so why not purge, right? Take all unnecessary knick-knacks, toys, photographs, and books and box them up or get rid of them. It's also a good idea to stow away countertop appliances like toasters, blenders and hair dryers.
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The 5C's of Credit When You're Buying a Home
Our real estate agents are here to support your home buying goals every step of the way.
That includes providing expert insight on the parts of the home buying process people find confusing. Many customers report their biggest questions have to do with securing a home loan.
No matter what kind of mortgage you pursue, odds are credit will be a factor. Good credit can help you get better loan terms. Only a few programs, most catering to first-time homebuyers, do not consider credit.
Your credit score is a numerical representation of the level of risk lenders take on when they offer you a loan package. It is determined by your history of paying debts on time, as well as the type and number of financial obligations you have.
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Real Estate Pros Explained: Agent and REALTOR®
Whether you are buying or selling your first home or your fiftieth, it's always a good idea to have an experienced real estate professional by your side. You often hear people use the terms real estate agent and REALTOR® used interchangeably. While both types of professionals must be licensed to sell real estate, there is a difference. If this is your first time entering the Long Island real estate market, knowing the differences could be a little confusing.
Our team at Laffey Real Estate is here to explain the difference hiring a REALTOR® during your real estate experience makes.
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7 Tips When You're Moving with a Pet
Celebrate National Love Your Pet Day
National Love Your Pet day is coming up on Wednesday, February 20th. Just like you, our real estate agents at Laffey Real Estate love their pets. Whether you're a dog person, a cat person, or anything else, there's one thing we all agree on: Pets are part of the family!
With that in mind, it's vital to take steps to keep them safe and comfortable while you move.
Moving day is an exciting time, but it can be stressful – to pets as well as people. The noise, confusion, and movement can lead to unexpected behavior from overstimulated animal friends. By taking a few quick steps early on, you can make the process more peaceful for your pets.
Let's look at seven quick tips for moving with your pets:
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5 Best Spots for a Cooking Class on Long Island
There is a beautiful kitchen in your new home that our real estate agents know you are eager to put through its paces. You may even want to prepare some new recipes to celebrate. As you ponder the possibilities, you will be delighted to discover that Long Island is home to some of the finest cooking classes on the East Coast. Each of the following five locales can help you braise, bake, brew, and stew a meal that your family and friends will praise.
- Sur La Table - 1468 Northern Blvd, Manhasset
Sur La Table offers a wide selection of culinary tools that chefs crave. If it whisks, whirls, or cuts, you will find it stocked on their shelves. Everything they offer will fit easily within the Manhasset homes for sale you have your eye on. The premier classes offered at Sur La Table are designed to show you how to combine tools and techniques to achieve culinary perfection with every meal.
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