Holli Miner's Blog

Posted on 10/08/2018

Selling Your Home and Worried About Pet Odors? Here's What to Do

Any pet owner will tell you that their pets are a part of the family. They bring joy to new families getting their first dog, and companionship to people who would otherwise live alone. However, they also bring the pet odors associated with having them around the house. Since we spend so much time in our own homes, we...

Selling Your Home

Dogs

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Posted on 10/01/2018

How to Determine Your Lending Eligibility for an FHA Loan

FHA loans have long been a valuable resource for Americans who want to fulfill their goal of homeownership but who don’t have the benefit of a lengthy credit history and equity. If you’re hoping to buy a home in the near future but want to explore all of your options in terms of financing, this article is for you....

Posted on 09/24/2018

How Much to Save Before Buying a Home

Buying a home is a big financial endeavor that takes planning and saving. Aside from a down payment, hopeful homeowners will also need to save for closing costs and moving expenses. When it comes to the down payment amount you’ll need to save, many of us have often heard 20%, the magic number. However, there are a number of...

Buying A Home

Down Payment

Posted on 09/17/2018

Why You Need These Contingencies In Your Contract

In a high competition market, you may be tempted to do whatever you can to entice the seller to accept your offer. Buyers write offer letters, provide large down payments, or waive the inspection. Sometimes, this strategy includes removing contingencies from your contract. Beware. Removing contingencies can easily become a nightmare for you as a buyer. Certain contingencies should...

Appraisal

Home Inspection

Posted on 09/10/2018

How To Create A Smart Home With Google Home

Unless you’ve been living under a rock you know AI (artificial intelligence) assistants are the new must-have tech gadget. They are quickly popping up in homes everywhere and making families lives so much easier. Google Home with its Google Assistant has the deepest wealth of knowledge to pull from (ahem… Google Search) and can sync up with your existing...

Posted on 09/03/2018

Reduce Stress By Automating Your Household Expenses

In this day and age, there’s no reason to have to worry about forgetting to pay your bills on time. There’s also no reason to have to write a check or even log into a website each month to pay your bills. Using a combination of digital tools, it’s possible to fully automate your bill-paying process so that you...

Posted on 08/27/2018

Execute a Property Buying Plan

A homebuying plan is a must-have, particularly for those who want to enjoy a successful property buying experience. Lucky for you, there are many things you can do to execute a homebuying plan to perfection. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you put your homebuying plan into action and achieve the best-possible results during the...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 08/20/2018

Reasons to Remove Clutter Before You List Your House

Let's face it – clutter can be a problem, particularly for those who intend to sell a home in the foreseeable future. But if you allocate time and resources to remove clutter from your home now, you may reap the benefits of your efforts during the home selling cycle. Ultimately, there are many reasons for a home seller to...

Declutter Your Home

Selling Your Home

Posted on 10/03/2018

2124 Echo Lane, Wilmington, NC 28403 now has a new price of $429,900!

The moment you step inside this stunning newly redesigned home you will fall in love! Enjoy life with all the modern upgrades all while keeping the original character of the Glen Meade neighborhood. Have peace of mind knowing the home features a new roof, new windows in kitchen and master bath, new flooring downstairs, new appliances, custom cabinetry, new durability of Cosmos Perlato Quartz counters, an updated & spacious deck, new electrical, new plumbing, & a new Rinnai tank less water heater. The stairs, the great room & upstairs flooring are original hardwood, & the baths have been updated with Gris tile to match the contemporary...

Posted on 09/06/2018

Another Property Sold - 405 S Walker Street #A Burgaw, NC 28425

More than just a wonderful home, this is an extraordinary property! The house is fantastic... 4 BR, 3.5 bathrooms, large first floor master bedroom, guest room downstairs & two more BR up. There are wood floors in most living spaces, two separate attic areas, & new dehumidifier in the crawl space. Outside the 2.68 private acres are a virtual paradise, with a place for kids and pets to run in play in the front & a beautiful fenced back yard surrounding a pool (with slide!), hot tub, half bath& mist shower. The only thing that would make this more perfect would be a separate guest house... It has that too! With a bedroom, bonus, 1 bath,...

Posted on 09/03/2018

207 N Smith Street Burgaw, NC 28425 is now new to the market!

Step into this beautifully maintained and updated turnkey home and you'll know this is The One. A vaulted ceiling makes the entry and kitchen feel airy and bright, and the wood floors that run throughout the living area are gorgeous. There is a wonderful flex space that could be used as a formal dining or office. The kitchen boasts stainless appliances, an amazing stainless backsplash, an island, a built in wine rack, and impressive floors that are tile with bamboo inlay. The master also hasengineered wood floors and its own half bath. New roof was installed Feb. 2017. There is a large back yard for entertaining and for the kids and/or...

Posted on 09/01/2018

2124 Echo Lane Wilmington, NC 28403 is now new to the market!

The moment you step inside this stunning newly redesigned home you will fall in love! Enjoy life with all the modern upgrades all while keeping the original character of the Glen Meade neighborhood. Have peace of mind knowing the home features a new roof, new windows in kitchen and master bath, new flooring downstairs, new appliances, custom cabinetry, new durability of Cosmos Perlato Quartz counters, an updated & spacious deck, new electrical, new plumbing, & a new Rinnai tank less water heater. The stairs, the great room & upstairs flooring are original hardwood, & the baths have been updated with Gris tile to match the contemporary...