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Just thinking about the process of moving can put you in a panic but don’t worry, there is no need for it. Unlike the popular perception, it doesn’t need to be a stressful and overwhelming process. A bit of planning ahead and the to-dos of moving are very manageable.

Don’t let your October to do list scare you off! This may be the month of ghouls and goblins, but it is also the prime time for taking the spook out of around-the-house projects.  Here is your list of home to do’s for the month of October.

For single family homes, backyard appeal is often just as important as curb appeal. The backyard is the area where potential buyers imagine pets roaming, children playing, and gardens growing. Make sure your old shed doesn’t drive buyers away.

This Halloween This kid-friendly alternative to carving pumpkins is just as fun – and way sweeter!

Carving pumpkins is a fun Halloween tradition, but it’s not always kid-friendly. Usually a mess ensues, and diligent supervision is required whenever children & sharp objects are in the same vicinity. 

You’ve got an open house coming up. This calls for a major clean. Potential homebuyers want to imagine themselves living in your house, and this will be hard to do if cereal flakes litter the kitchen floor and the bathroom sink is filled with toothpaste gunk. It can be stressful even to know where to start. That’s why we’ve offered the following tips to help you on your way:

With a little imagination and a lot of repurposing, there are tons of ways to get creative on a budget. Need some inspiration? These ideas know just how to give you the creeps on the cheap!

There’s a lot to consider when choosing a mortgage to finance your home and as your Coldwell Banker® real estate professional will tell you, making the right choice can save you thousands of dollars over the life of your loan. Here are some Mortgage ABCs that you should consider, including some key factors in determining how quickly you can pay down your mortgage and at what cost.