Matt Mihalcin's Blog

Posted on 01/01/2023
3 Common Homebuyer Fears & How to Handle Them
Buying a house can be a source of tremendous stress for many. It’s extremely common to feel overwhelmed and nervous about specific aspects of the process. Luckily, there are some answers to the scariest questions to help ease your mind. Here are some of the biggest homebuying fears and what to do about them: “What if I don’t...
Buyers Remorse
Down Payment
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Posted on 12/25/2022
Divider wall ideas: Temporary walls perfect for rentals
When renting an apartment or condominium, you have to get...
Bookshelf
Divider Walls
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Posted on 12/18/2022
Home safety: Creating a fire safety plan and prevention measures
House fires can do tremendous damage to your home and also put your household's lives at risk. It's crucial to practice fire safety and prevention, so you and your house members are prepared in case a fire does happen. Taking steps to prevent fires from occurring helps reduce the risk of having to deal with these fires. The...
Emergency Planning
Emergency Preparedness
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Posted on 12/11/2022
Space-saving DIY storage ideas
Many homeowners turn to DIY storage ideas to get...
Diy Storage
Walls
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Posted on 12/04/2022
Updating and Maintaining Your Home's Door Hardware Could Be a Game-Changer
Sometimes the little things add up to major differences, and that idea holds true when updating door hardware. It’s not uncommon for relatively inexpensive doorknobs, locking systems and hinges to lose their luster prematurely. Repetitive use and age result in those once shiny finishes looking dull and worn out. Unattractive door hardware elements are like tiny blemishes in...
Door
Door
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Posted on 11/27/2022
How to add value to your home with high ROI upgrades
Whether you’re a homeowner or a real estate investor, it’s always important to know how to add value to your home. Many upgrades and renovations have a higher rate of return than others, and it’s helpful to know them to make the best possible investment in your property. Here are some of the home upgrades with the highest...
Energy Efficiency
Home Upgrades
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Posted on 11/20/2022
Ad valorem tax: What it is & how to calculate it
Latin for "according to value," the term "ad valorem" is common in tax conversations. An ad valorem tax is flexible and dependent on the value of the specific asset, product or service. If you're a property owner, you're paying an ad valorem tax on your property taxes. To better understand how this term is used, here is a...
Ad Valorem
Appraisal Value
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Posted on 11/13/2022
Pros & cons of centipede grass: What home gardeners should know
Centipede grass is a variety of bright-green grass commonly grown in warm, wet climates. It tolerates high temperatures and most soil types, which make it a superb lawn choice for homes in warmer regions. But even if your home meets the climate requirements, how do you know if centipede grass is the right choice for your lawn or...
Centipede Grass
Grass Types
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Posted on 11/06/2022
Pros and cons: Mortgage points
When buying a home, many homebuyers tend to search for the best mortgage interest rates available. While some may find that perfect rate, others may opt to take advantage of lender-provided options, such as mortgage points. Mortgage points are designed to help buyers bring down their interest rates by paying them ahead of time. Sometimes considered “discount points,”...
Home Finance
Home Financing
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Posted on 10/30/2022
Decorating with vases: 3 Quick DIY ideas
Vases are a popular decor item, but they tend to lose their luster after several years or just may not fit with your home decor anymore. But what if there was a new way to revive an old vase, either from your collection or found at your favorite local shop? Given their different shapes and sizes, seemingly outdated...
Diy
DIY
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Posted on 10/23/2022
Guide to using FHA Title I loans for home improvement
No matter the age and condition of your home, you may...
Home Improvements
Home Loan
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Posted on 10/16/2022
Reverse mortgage definition & considerations
When searching for funding in the real estate world,...
Reverse Mortgage
Home Equity
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