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by The Mike Parker Team

Our weekly round-up of real estate-related tips and advice from around the web- enjoy! 


My 3-year-old is beaming as he hands me a scribbled-on piece of paper with stickers of his favorite cheeky train engine embellishing it. Clearly these illustrations represent the creative genius that is our little guy, but so did the five other art pieces that came before it today. We’re running out of fridge space with this constant flow of artistic works, so we’ve got to be picky about which masterpieces we feature and where we put them. Sorry, trains in a cloud of crayon, but you aren’t making the cut today.  
 
To reduce the precious-artwork clutter, here are a few thoughtful ways to present the favorites and feel no shame when you toss the rest. 

  

Want your place to look like those home design website images you drool over? Of course you do! Problem is, your budget may not match your design aspirations. Fear not! Making your home look high-end isn’t always about spending tons of cash. 

 

When it’s time to clean, have your trusty green cleaners at the ready — baking soda, vinegar — plus another ultra-cheap gem: hydrogen peroxide. You can use it anywhere, and can’t beat the price: A 16-oz. bottle only costs a buck or so. 

 

Here are 10 ways you can use that ubiquitous brown bottle of 3% hydrogen peroxide to your home’s advantage… 

 

Buying a home is the largest purchase many consumers will ever make, and many will turn to a lender for financing. But finding a lender you click with can be a challenge, especially if you wait until the last minute. 

 

Li-Ning Huang, a research manager on Fannie Mae’s economic and strategic research team, says buyers should start talking to lenders early in the process — before you fall in love with a home — and compare several quotes. 

 

These once-stylish decor themes are oh-so-outdated. 

Friday HOME Matters

by The Mike Parker Team

The Mike Parker Team's weekly round-up of real estate-related news & advice and homeowner tips from around the web...

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Sales in the Snow: 5 Home Staging Tips for Wintertime

While winter isn't traditionally considered the best time to sell your home, there's no reason you can't get an offer during the colder months with the right staging. In fact, a study found that homes sold faster and for more money in the winter months, even in cold cities like Chicago. Here are five winter home staging tips that can increase your appeal to potential buyers. HouseCall (click on the source to read more)

5 Ways You Didn’t Know You Could Save for a Down Payment

Buying your first home conjures up all kinds of warm and fuzzy emotions: pride, joy, contentment. But before you get to the good stuff, you’ve got to cobble together a down payment, a daunting sum if you follow the textbook advice to squirrel away 20% of a home’s cost. HouseLogic

Trends We Love: Dark Sinks

White sinks are a classic choice we'll always love, but we've been crushing hard on all the dark sinks lately! When paired with a lighter countertop, the contrast is stunning. With dark counters, they add a rich moodiness to a kitchen or bath that is sleek and modern. It's hard to venture off to the dark side, but we love these examples of dark sinks done beautifully! Studio-McGee

15 Organizing Tricks for Inside Your Most Clutter-Prone Spots

Inside the Closet… OneKingsLane

How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House? Here's a Reality Check

Show me the money! Admit it, that’s what you’re thinking when you consider selling your house. In fact, chances are good you’ve mentally spent much of the proceeds already—on a new house you’re buying, and maybe even a nice vacation this summer. Slow down there—while selling a home can indeed bring in some sweet profits, not every dollar goes into your pocket. You also have to pay the professionals who help you unload your property. So now the question in your mind is probably: How much does it cost to sell a house? Really? Realtor.com

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