By Lindsay Tigar Home renovations often require a big budget, months of planning, and a team of contractors to achieve the results we want. But thankfully, there are some home upgrades that don’t require a significant investment of time or money. Often, it's those tiny yet meaningful design choices that breathe new life into a space, making it more functional, beautiful—or both. From elevating Continue Reading
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Getting your credit score above 800 isn’t easy, but it’s ‘definitely attainable,’ says analyst. Here’s how to do it
KEY POINTS Higher credit scores pave the way to lower rates, potentially saving thousands of dollars in interest charges. The highest tier is anything over 800, which can unlock even better terms. Here’s a breakdown of how your credit score is calculated and ways you can improve it. Generally speaking, the higher your credit Continue Reading
Questions to Ask when Buying a New Construction
Buying new construction is a different process than buying your typical pre-built home. Here are 10 questions to ask when buying a new construction home: 1. Is the cost of the lot included? 2. How long will it take to build my home? 3. What warranties are provided with the home? 4. Do I get to choose the finishes in my home? 5. May I purchase my own appliances Continue Reading
Preferred Mortgage Lenders
Below are the the mortgage lenders we highly recommend. We have included their contact information and links to their websites. Please contact us if you have any questions. *By clicking on these links below, you will be exiting the site operated by Jonesboro Select Real Estate. The links contain on the site do not represent an endorsement or recommendation of the person or Continue Reading
Updating a Home for Enjoyment or Resale?
I just bought a home, and I want to make changes! What should I do? Lori, one of our brokers at Jonesboro Select Real Estate, has purchased and sold many homes. Lori, her husband and their four children had many adventures across the country, moving 10 times in 20 years before settling in Jonesboro. These experiences are great memories for Lori, and they were a tremendous training ground Continue Reading
Buying Your First Investment Home
It starts as a consideration. Then it becomes a dream. Then, just maybe, if you play your cards right, it becomes a reality. Buying your first investment property is much more than it seems on the surface. You have all the due diligence warranted of buying property, but also all of the second-guessing and organizational preparation of starting a business (if you’re doing it the right way). Continue Reading
