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Buying a home is one of the smartest investments you can make. But once you buy your home, it’s imperative that you maintain your investment. When appraisers inspect a home, one of they key factors they consider before determining the value is how well a home has been taken care of. Are you making scheduled maintenance a priority? Are there needed repairs that you’ve been putting off?

One way to ensure that your home will appreciate in value is to make sure your home is maintained properly and regularly. It’s important to remember that by conducting scheduled maintenance on your home, YOU’RE INVESTING IN THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME.

If you’re making a list of scheduled maintenance for your home, be sure to:

• Invest in pest control, especially in heavily wooded areas to guard your home against termites
• Paint your siding regularly to keep your house looking fresh.
• Clean your gutters on a regular basis
• Make sure your deck is safe and in good condition
• Have your heating and cooling systems inspected for damage

If you’re really ambitious, finishing your basement or updating your kitchen can make a tremendous difference in the value of your home.

If you’re curious about the value of your home, or thinking of refinancing or securing an equity loan, give us a call! We’re more than happy to assist with all of your real estate and mortgage needs.

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