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How to Sell Before You Buy – If you’ve been renting and preparing to buy a new home, you’ve probably saved up your down payment and are in the process of getting pre-approved for your mortgage loan. If, on the other hand, you’ve been living in a home you own and paying on your mortgage, […]

Zoning Variance Requests Every property has an assigned zone that controls how you can use it. In residential zones, for example, you often have to abide by restrictions regarding business activity and animal husbandry. Commercial and industrial zoning also comes with many restrictions for its use, limiting the types of businesses that can be operated […]

Open Houses: Staying Secure While Showing Your Home – During the Covid-19 national emergency, home sellers should really think through the prospect of having an Open House at this time. At Canestar Homes, we advise sellers to include the Open House in their marketing plans; but, do so later when the risk to them and […]

Steps to a Fast and Easy Home Refresh Home feeling a little dull? You can clean and liven things up in a single day, and make your home into a welcoming, comfortable oasis. Whether you are coping with outdated decor, too much clutter or just need to liven things up, this list can help you […]

Time to Think About Moving to a Larger Home After living in a small apartment or crowded house, you might be dreaming of having more space, a bigger closet, or just one more bathroom to ease the clutter and closeness. When is a larger home the answer? Before making the leap to more square footage, […]

Wrap Up a Home Purchase – After a seller accepts your offer to purchase his or her house, it likely will be only a few weeks before you can wrap up your home purchase. And if you understand exactly what to expect during the homebuying process, you should have no trouble eliminating potential hurdles along the […]

7 Common Home Decorating Mistakes To Avoid – Giving your home that extra special touch of class usually requires some much-needed design retouches. However, to get your home looking picture perfect, there are some decorating “don’ts” you should try as much as possible to avoid. Interior design is highly personal, and this is in no way […]

Is Your House Worth More Than You Originally Paid for It? If you intend to list your residence in the near future, you might believe your house is worth more than you originally paid for it. However, there are many factors that impact a house’s value, and these factors include: 1. The Current State of […]

What steps does it take to plan and execute a make-ahead meal plan? You need a desire to take on a big project. Along with planning what meal recipes you will use you will need to prepare for the grocery shopping trip. You will need a prepping and cooking game plan for the day you […]

How Should You Approach a Home Selling Challenge? If you encounter home selling challenges, there is no need to worry. In fact, if you know how to approach potential house selling hurdles, you may be better equipped than others to enjoy a seamless property selling experience. Now, let’s take a look at three tips to […]