Guide to General Real Estate Terminology by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet The following infographic provides you with the vocabulary you need to know if you’re participating in a real estate transaction. It’s a good idea to become educated about the key words before you begin buying or selling. General real estate terminology ranges from what an appraisal is to what escrow is to…

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10 Most Popular Home Styles in America by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet Use this guide of popular home styles to figure out what type you gravitate to. When you’re searching for a home online or talking to your realtor about your wants, you can mention this style to narrow your search. After you find some styles you like, use that for an Internet search.…

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8 Landscaping Mistakes by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet With the summer weather comes ample time to spend outside. You might want to beautify your outdoor space. If you don’t know where to start, knowing some common landscaping mistakes can help you gain some beginner tips. Before you begin anything, you want to have a plan. Not only does…

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5 Inexpensive Bathroom Updates by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet Bathroom updates might be easier than you think! Here are some ways to bring new life to your bathroom. The easiest and most cost-effective change is a new shower curtain (or door). This can jumpstart your remodeling process. The shower curtain can be the inspiration for the redesign. By choosing a…

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Best Practices for a Healthy Lawn by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet With outdoor activities in full swing, lawn care is probably becoming a top priority for you as a homeowner. I’m her to bring you some best practices for a healthy lawn. You’ll increase your curb appeal and keep your grass functional at the same time! First, find the right mower for…

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A Greener Home Made Simple by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet Have you been wanting to make your home more energy efficient? Are you looking to cut down on water usage? If you’re planning on upgrading to a greener home, this blog will give you some low cost options. Replacing your current incandescent light bulbs with more energy efficient bulbs is an easy place…

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First-Time Homebuyer Common Mistakes by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet This is a guide for everything you should know (but probably didn’t think of) before you buy your first home. First off, choose both a lender and a realtor that you feel comfortable with. They should take time to guide you through the entire home-buying process. Your job is to make sure…

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How to Interview a Real Estate Agent by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet Selecting the right real estate agent for you is perhaps the most important step in buying or selling a home.  The agent will be your guide, your advocate, your teacher, and your #1 resource, so choosing wisely is a must. You can accomplish this through an interview. You might be…

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New Construction Home Buying Tips by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet Newly built homes can give you the freedom of customization. Before you commit to creating a home that you’ve only dreamed of, read this blog first! I explore the pros and cons of new construction home buying, as well as explain the important parts of the process. The #1 benefit…

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Home Ownership Help and Resources from The City of Bloomington by Juan Carlos Carrasquel, Realtor (812) 369-0785, The JuanSells.Com Realty Co., Bloomington, Indiana

The JuanSells.com Realty Co Tweet The City of Bloomington offers a lot of free support to home owners and home buyers in terms of education and housing counseling. The Housing and Neighborhood Development Department is an HUD certified counseling agency. They provide pre purchase counseling, mortgage counseling, and a purchase rehabilitation program. All of these…

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