Are you about to move into your very first apartment? Do you know what you would do if you got locked out of your home? If you don't have a plan, being locked out can be confusing and scary. Here are some tips and ideas that you might want to incorporate into your contingency plans, just in case you do happen to misplace your keys:
Duplicate set of keys: Some people may opt not to get a second set of keys right away, especially if they've just moved to a city where they don't yet have any friends or relatives that they trust.
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When you are starting the home buying process, you may run into homes that are in homeowner's associations (HOAs). If you do not know what they are, it helps to know these 3 things before you seriously consider the property.
HOAs Require Additional Cost
When the neighborhood has an HOA, it will require an additional annual fee that you must factor into your budget. These dues go towards running the HOA, which include paying for upkeep and maintenance of the community.
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Oriental rugs are very beautiful and generally very expensive. If you have an oriental rug in your home, you need to create a first-aid kit for your rug. That way, if anything every gets spilled on your beautiful and valuable rug, you will have all the tools on hand to clean up the stain right away before it sets in and ruins your rug. Here is what you need to put into your kit and what it can be used for.
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