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Everyone dreams of doing something special with their home and eventually some people do have the money to do something about it. One of the most important things you need to decide before getting work done is which company to hire. If you get it wrong it can have a devastating effect on not only your home, but your life. Getting any big job done where builders are going to be spending a lot of time carrying out the task is going to be expensive, so take a look at some things you should take into consideration when deciding who to trust.

Do you like them?

Forget about anything else before you can say yes to this question because it’s important you like and trust them. Strange people are going to be walking around inside your home for weeks and if you don’t feel safe with them around it’s going to be horrible for you. You don’t know where they will be or what they’ll be doing, so unless you want to stay at home for the entire time the work is carried out you should choose someone you would be happy leaving your keys to.

Licensed and insured

You wouldn’t let someone give you open heart surgery if they never went to medical school, so you shouldn’t let someone work on your home if they don’t have the proper licenses. The same also goes for insurance and they need to be insured before you can even let them touch a light switch. Try to imagine how the conversation would go if you phoned your insurance company and told them the house burned down and the guy working on it wasn’t insured.

What is their specialization?

It doesn’t make sense to hire someone to convert your attic if they have never done it before. Maybe they specialize in something else. Someone could be a jack of all trades, but at the end of the day they will never be able to do the job better than someone with hundreds of hours experience carrying out the specific job you want done. It shouldn’t be too hard to find out what they specialize in if you phone around and ask them. If someone tells you they specialize in everything then put down the phone.

Who will do the work?

You might meet someone and absolutely love them because they’re a nice person. Then suddenly you get all these strange people coming into your home. When you speak to anyone there is a good chance it will be the main boss because they will deal with the quotes, but that doesn’t mean they will be there to carry out the work. It’s possible they could even contract the work out to a different company, so before you go ahead and hire someone find out who is doing the actual work.

Speak to people you know

It’s sometimes worthwhile speaking to people you know and asking them if they can recommend someone. Most people will use a local firm and there are not many that cover any great distance. That means because everyone works in the same area you should find someone who has done a great job before. Going on a recommendation from a friend or neighbor is a lot safer than taking a stab in the dark. You also have a good idea of what they might charge for a similar job.

How much do you want to spend?

Deciding how much money you can afford to spend is a big deal because you can’t spend anything you don’t have. Once you know what is available you can go around asking some good companies for quotes. The reason you want to decide on your limit first is because when you have the quotes in front of you it might be tempting to spend a little more. With a figure in your head you can reject any quote that are above it, or at least try to negotiate.

Georgia McAdam is one Australia’s finest interior designer. When she is not busy designing one of her dream projects, she likes relaxing in her house sipping a cool glass of lemonade and reading a good book. She also likes cooking but is not very good at it. She thinks BGC Modular is one of the best companies to work with.

Buying a Home

Saving Money: Tips For New Home Owners

February 5, 2013 Jon Clark

If you’ve never owned a home before, there is a lot of information to take in. It really is a huge responsibility but if you are well-prepared, you should have nothing to worry about. To ease your mind a bit, we have put together a list of some of the things we think are most important for new home owners to understand. Knowledge is power!

Do It Yourself Projects

One of the easiest ways to save money after moving in to a new home is to take on projects on your own. Why hire someone to do the work for you when you are just as capable? Sure, it may take you a while longer but at the end of the day, it is going to save you a lot of money and it’s also a great bonding experience for the entire family. Whenever taking on a new project, be sure that you budget yourself. How much can you afford to spend today? Next month? This year? You don’t have to know all of the answers and you definitely don’t have to take on the entire project now. If it takes you years, that is completely fine. Focus on the aspects of your projects that are most important to you first, so you can enjoy your progress.

Smart Shopping

A tricky thing to learn when moving out on your own for the very first time is what to buy and where to shop. While it’s not exactly the easiest thing in the world, with practice, you will get there. Instead of tossing those weekly ads, check them out. Is there anything you need today or could use in the near future? If so, consider purchasing and whenever possible, buy in bulk. Don’t forget to take full advantage of coupons because even a few dollars here and there can add up to a pretty penny by the end of the month.

While you’ve probably heard this one before, you should never shop when you are hungry. The same goes for shopping when you are stressed because it’s much harder to make rational decisions when you just want to get the day over with. If at all possible, plan your shopping trips ahead of time and make a list that you cannot drift from unless absolutely necessary. This will avoid unnecessary purchases.

Decorating Made Simple

Deciding how to decorate ones’ home is pretty tough the first time around. You may have set up a bedroom as a child but taking on an entire home is a whole new story. Never feel like you have to purchase fancy items to make your home look good because there are plenty of ways to get the job done with the things you already have. One simple way to add some color is to bring some ‘green’ into your home in the form of flowers or small trees. This is going to also improve the air quality and background noise in your home.

If you’re not sure what to do with all of your wall space, why not take recent photos of your friends and family members and create a collage out of them? Or, you can even display your favorite blanket, T-Shirt from your last vacation or awards that your children have received. These little personal touches make a house feel like a home; instantly giving you a vibe that is all your own.

Take Care of Your Clothes

Especially if you have never lived on your own before, laundry may have been something you didn’t pay all that much attention to. Now, things are different. You are going to have many bills you didn’t have in the past so it’s time to start focusing on how to make the things you have, last longer. Avoid washing colors with whites if at all possible and bleach your whites to keep them beautiful, longer. Hand washing undergarments and anything else that may get torn or damaged in the washer and dryer is also a great idea.

Lower Your Monthly Bills

Monthly bills can be intimidating when you first move out on your own, but if you pay close attention to your daily rituals, you’d be surprised how much money you can save. For one, using cold water versus hot water is a great way to save money. So, reach for those cooler temperatures whenever you can. You may also want to turn your hot water heater down.

While this may sound like a ‘duh’ moment to you, many people simply leave their televisions on much of the time. This electricity, when coupled with other items that are left on adds up over time. Some electronics such as chargers actually use energy even when they aren’t plugged into their device so you might want to unplug those as well.

Helen Moore is a home maker and says that Perth is really becoming the hub of business now. Property Investment in Perth at this time will definitely give you good returns in future.

Room Design

Gadgets for Some of the Most Expensive Homes

February 3, 2013 Jonathan Clark

It really is amazing what you can do within the space of four walls. And when you have money to burn – such as a billion dollars with which to build a 27 storey mansion – the sky is quite literally the limit. At least that’s how it was for Mukesh Ambani, who owns the world’s most expensive house. With his own snow room, complete with man-made snow, he might never have to leave his own house next time he wants to go on a skiing holiday, let alone the country. Ambani is not the only person with slightly extravagant taste. It really is amazing what technology allows us to do in our homes these days. Whether it is iPad-controlled utilities, or a fifty-seat home theater. Take a look at this infographic to find out more about some of the coolest features of the world’s most expensive homes.

This infographic is brought to you by Vivint. Be sure to check out Vivint’s home security systems for state-of-the-art home security.

Home Improvement

How Choosing The Right Windows Can Transform Your Rooms

January 19, 2013 Jon Clark

If your room is looking tired or dingy and you don’t know what to do about it, then you might want to consider looking into your windows. Windows are unique in that they are the only part of your home that can affect the appearance of the interior and exterior, but they have a particularly huge impact on your rooms doing a lot more to affect their appearance and functionality than you might think. Here we will look at how changing your windows can transform an entire room.

Light

The first role of a window is of course to let light in, and without windows a room will instantly seem much smaller and darker. As such then it stands to reason that a window that let more light in would be a better window and if you can do this you’ll make your rooms look larger, cleaner and more pleasant to spend time in.

So how do you increase the amount of light your window lets in? Well the first thing to consider of course is simply making the window larger or adding another new window to a different wall. This will instantly mean more light comes into your room though of course it will also take up more space meaning that you can fit less furniture into the room. Adding a mirror is a cheaper alternative.

The kind of window can also alter how much light it lets in. Think about the patterns on the window and whether or not they are in fact blocking light, and meanwhile make sure that you use double glazing so that you don’t end up with condensation creating distortion.

Finally decorating your window is also important. Net curtains are great for added privacy, but they also block light making your room look less tidy. Similarly if you have a lot of clutter on your windowsill this will block your light from getting in – so think minimal and recognize that less is usually more here.

Functionality

Windows also serve a number of functions that should make your rooms more pleasant to be in and create more uses for them. For instance your window should be able to insulate your room well so that you save heating, but by having more options in how far it opens you can this way have a finer control over the precise temperature. Make sure you use double glazing, and look into different hinges and opening mechanisms.

Likewise, while you will want light to come into your room most of the time, you will also want to be able to shut it out for sleeping or just relaxing, and you’ll want to be able to get privacy. Look into using curtains that will be efficient at blocking out the light only when you want them too, and consider extra features such as shades or shutters to add privacy and darkness when you want it, or filters to keep off the rain/prevent glare.

There are many other factors here to consider too, for instance the location of the window can affect how much light shines in (avoid streetlamps if you intend on sleeping in the room) as well as the layout combinations you’ll have available inside the room.

Mary Wilson is work from home professional. She spends her free time blogging. She has listed some well known contractors on her blog who specialize in Kitchen remodeling in ct area.

Home Improvement

Don’t Just Live There – How to Make the Most of Your Home

January 17, 2013 Jon Clark

If you were to buy a transformer toy when you were younger and use it only to play with it in car mode then no doubt your parents would have suggested that you try transforming it to have a go with it as a robot. It seems almost wasteful to buy something and then only use it for a fraction of what it was meant for and in this case you may as well have just had a car.

Of course for many of us this isn’t an issue any more as most people reading this will have long given up playing with transformers. On the other hand though many of us do have that attitude to our current belongings even when we aren’t aware of it – and something fail to make use of some very important and expensive things we own. Such as our homes…

For many of us you see a home is something we just live in. We consider our property to be a practical tool that we use to store our things and to get shelter in, but don’t really do much else to take advantage of the fact that it’s our own home. And in this case you might as well just rent or stay at a hotel…

So to take full advantage of owning a property and to avoid being wasteful, how can you make sure you’re getting the very most of your property? Here are some other things you can do with your home…

Decorate and Renovate

The first thing you can do to get more from your home is to try making changes to the layout and look of it in order to make it more ‘yours’. This is one of the best things about owning a property – you can do whatever you want to it. If you’ve never repainted a room then, adding a window or knocked down a wall then you really aren’t making the most of living there.

Have a Party

Another big thing you can do with a property is to have a party and invite lots of people around. Again this is something that would be harder to do than it would be if you were only renting or staying with your parents, and at the same time it’s a great opportunity to show off the new place you’re living and share it with others.

Don’t Forget the Other Bits

You might have thought about how you can get the most from your living rooms and bedrooms, but have you also thought about the parts people often forget. For example could you turn your roof into a balcony or roof garden? Could you make more of your garden and put a swing in one of the trees? And does your garage have to remain just a garage?

Rent Out a Room

A property isn’t just something you use, it’s also a great investment and should be a money making opportunity. Of course you’ll make money when you sell up, but you should take full advantage of it by making some extra cash while you live there too by having a lodger in one of your rooms. When you offset this against your mortgage this can actually be cheaper on a day-to-day basis than renting a property would be even.

Jemmy Ford is a home-maker who manages to write blogs in between cleaning her house and cooking for the family. She writes articles related to home improvement, childcare and health. She recommends Freedom Properties in Lanzarote for any kind of real estate advice.

Green Living

Changes to Make in Your Home for Better Air Conditioning Efficiency

January 3, 2013 Jonathan Clark

Have you noticed how the cost of energy seems to be going up every single year? This has to do with a number of factors with the main one being the problem of fuel. Fuels are becoming more and more in short supply and the ones that come from the earth cannot be replaced. Because fuel is in shorter supply and it is used to create electricity, the result is rising costs for energy in your home. Because you are most likely paying a higher electric bill now more than ever, you would probably like to know how to make your home more energy efficient. Changes that you make can ensure that the air conditioner is able to work more efficiently and ensure that it will use less electricity overall.

Below, you will find a few of the changes that you can make to create a more energy-efficient home.

The Thermostat

The air conditioner thermostat is a good place to start when it comes to making your home and your air conditioner more efficient. Here are a few things to consider as far as making the thermostat and the air conditioner work more efficiently:

Choose a programmable thermostat. These will keep the home at a controlled temperature instead of causing fluctuations that will raise the electric bill.
Move any lamps away from the thermostat. Lamps are sources of heat and they will confuse the thermostat enough that it will actually run the air conditioner when it does not need to, using up more energy.
Do not allow any direct sunlight on the thermostat for the same reason as above.

Simple changes just to that little box on the wall will make a big difference in your electric bill.

The Windows

The windows can be one of the major sources for energy leaks in your home. Old windows or those that are not necessarily energy efficient will allow too much cold air to escape and too much hot outdoor air into your house. The windows can cause your air conditioner to work much harder just to maintain a cool home and they can cause pockets of heat that are uncomfortable. You have a few options as far as making the windows more efficient:

Replace them with double paned windows
Cover windows with energy efficient shades or blinds
Cover the windows with blackout curtains with insulation built in
Seal around the windows with proper moldings and sealants

Changing the situation with your windows can make a big difference in the energy efficiency of your home.

The Filter

Many people make a big mistake when they forget to replace the filter in their air conditioner return. The problem is, when that filter gets clogged up with dust and other particles from the air, it will affect the air conditioner in a couple of ways. For one, the clogged filter will cause the air conditioner to have to work harder just to keep the home cool and that will cost you more money. Additionally, if the filter gets too clogged, it can freeze up the air conditioner and can cause damage to it that you will have to get repaired.

If you make the right changes in your home, you can ensure that your home’s air conditioner is capable of working in the most efficient manner possible. This will save you a great deal of money on your energy bill since that AC unit is one of the biggest power draws that you will find in your house. These changes are easy to make and they can make a big difference.

Paul Bennett is a writer for Ocean State AC. Ocean State AC has been serving the Jacksonville, Florida area since 1975 offering affordable air conditioning and heating services.

Buying a Home

5 Important Checks To Remember When Buying Your Dream Home

December 30, 2012 Jon Clark

Buying a home can be one of the most stressful times in a person’s life. It takes a lot of hard work to make it go through. You have to spend lots of money and the paperwork is a nuisance. Once it’s bought you need to pack up your entire life and move it into your new home. After a while you eventually settle in and everything goes back to normal, but that’s only if you get it right. Choose the wrong house and the stress gets a lot worse, plus you’re stuck somewhere you don’t want to live.

Not many people go through the whole process of buying a home somewhere and turning it into a lovely new home before they decide it’s not right for them, but it does happen. That’s why you need to think really carefully about what you want right down to the specific details. Sometimes you’ll be shown a few homes and will instantly fall in love with one of them. The last thing you want to do is jump right in with both feet. Make sure you answer all of these questions before signing anything.

Know the location

Even if your new home was going to be the nicest one ever built by a home builder you wouldn’t want to buy it if it happened to be in the roughest neighborhood on the planet. You would have to wear a bulletproof vest to walk to the shops and a helmet to get into your car every morning. Maybe you think that’s a bit extreme, but if your new home is next to a drug den you won’t want to leave the house because of the strange people walking about at all times of the night.

Can it be made bigger?

One day you might wake up and realize your home isn’t big enough. Perhaps you have more children and need an extra room, or you might just fancy having a spare room to use as a gym. It’s going to be very hard if the house can’t be made bigger. Check the attic, basement, and garage to see if those could eventually be turned into rooms and check around the perimeter of the house to see if an extension could be build onto the side.

Insect infestations

You should find out whether it has an insect problem before you decide to buy. Should you need to get an exterminator it could end up costing you thousands of dollars before you’ve even unpacked. It could also be another problem with an animal that’s a lot bigger than an insect. The easiest way to deal with this is to look for another house which isn’t overrun by horrible eight-legged creatures.

The overall style

You will probably have plans about what your dream home looks like. You could want an en-suite bathroom in the master bedroom, or possibly a dining room that backs onto the kitchen. When you look at houses and some don’t have these features you need to ask yourself whether they are right. Somewhere down the line you might want that bathroom of your own and it won’t be possible unless you move house.

Plumbing and electricity

This is something else that could cost you plenty of money when something goes wrong and it’s the most annoying thing in the world. You really have no idea who done the previous work and you can’t trust it to be fine. It’s a mistake that’s cost others in the past. Get someone in to look over everything and don’t care that it costs you a little money. In the long run it could be money well spent.

Nelson White is a property evaluation executive with Farquharson Realty Brokerage Ltd a sought after company for buying and selling homes in Stouffville. Nelson also contributes articles and blog posts for company website.

Interior Decorating

Choosing Art For Your Home: The Best Way to Frame your Style

December 23, 2012 Jonathan Clark

Picking out a new painting or piece of framed art for the home is a delicate process. And more often than not we have to match an established décor, which can at time be a nightmare. Even if you’re not overly concerning with matching décor, finding a new piece of art to fill a blank space can be a difficult task. Here’s some things to consider that will help you choose a painting you can enjoy on a daily basis.

Style

The first thing to consider when choosing framed art is the style you enjoy most (or think would fit the best). There are a variety of options and time periods to choose from, so take some time to do a little research. It will also help greatly to take a stroll down to the nearest museum or art gallery to see some different styles in person. If this isn’t possible the internet should make a decent substitute however.

Original or Duplicate

This will dramatically affect the price. Duplicates are great for filling the hole in your décor or just adding a little personality to a room. Originals tend to be much more expensive and are for display purposes, meaning it’ll be a prominent piece of your décor and home.

Source

The next determination to make is how you’re going to secure the new painting. There are several different means, and all should be explored. Here are some of the options:

Online Retailers

There is a plethora of online retailers who specialize in framed art. They can provide hundreds of different sizes, styles, and types. Often times there are also reviews to help you make a final decision on a piece.

Local

Every community seems to have a local painter. Depending upon your relationship with them, their quality of work, and their schedule you may want to consider them for your next painting. They can personalize the painting, and it adds sentimental value when you know the artist.

Gallery

Depending upon how much you want to invest and your level of interest you might choose to purchase from a gallery. These often have prominent art and are a great source for new and emerging artists.

Size

Size is a huge consideration as well when choosing new paintings for the home. Make sure you get a piece of framed art that will fill the space you have while leaving space between it and other framed art. You don’t want your home to take on a cluttered look, but you don’t want it looking sparse either.

Emotional Connection

Great art is what inspires us personally. You should look for a painting that has some sort of emotional connection for you. Even if no one else appreciates the artwork, it can be more important that you enjoy it yourself. Because at the end of the day it will be in your home.

Choosing a painting for the home is never an easy task. While hunting for that next great piece of framed art keep in mind the style, source, emotional connection and size and you should be able to find a piece that fits.

Edward Stuart is an interior design aficionado, and follows all things design and fashion. He is an online publisher for the framed artwork expert framedart.com and blogs on the topics of interior design, home decor, fashion tips, and framed art. http://test.skimlinks.com

Home Improvement

3 Essential Jobs That Should Be Completed Before Winter Strikes

December 15, 2012 Jon Clark

Once again it’s coming to that time of year that the majority of us hate. When we have to wrap up in as much clothes as possible or we end up so cold we sink into a mild depression until spring comes around. Once the weather starts to change it’s not only the amount of clothing we wear that needs to be looked at. It’s also things around the house that if left to their own devices could cause us trouble or a lot of money. Just so you don’t draw the short straw this winter, check out the list below and see if there’s anything you need to get ready before the bad weather sweeps in and it’s too late.

Have your gutters cleaned

Autumn is a lovely time of year. When the trees shed their leaves it definitely gives the place a nice rustic look. You get to dig out your favorite boots from the bottom of your wardrobe and start wearing them again without your feet catching fire. But those leaves don’t just land on the ground and look pretty. The wind will sweep them up and they will land in the guttering around your home.

Then when the rain comes they will fill up with water and the leaves will stop it from getting away. That doesn’t sound too bad in itself, but when the freezing cold arrives it can cause a lot of problems. Your gutters could freeze up and snap causing you thousands of dollars in damages that could be prevented with a quick clean.

Fix your paved areas around the home

You will have paths and steps around your home that might not cause too much hassle in the warmer weather, even if they are chipped or uneven, but when winter arrives they become more of a hazard. Once snow starts to lie you are in danger of tripping over and causing yourself serious damage. Having them fixed before the snow arrives won’t break the bank, but could stop other things from being broken.

It’s your home, you know where the danger lies. Why would you possibly want to spend money on something like that? It’s true that you might not be the one to get hurt, but it’s not a great way to look at it. Just because you know where all the uneven surfaces are doesn’t mean the people who come to your door will. You definitely don’t want strangers breaking any bones when they come to post something through your door.

Water is intelligent

Water is a lot smarter than anyone gives it credit for. If it can’t find a way into your home in summer it will definitely find a way in when winter arrives. The roof is a prefect example which is why it needs to be fixed, or at least checked for damage every year. When you get light showers in the warm weather there’s a good chance no water will get inside, or at least not enough of it for you to notice any difference. It goes completely unnoticed.

When the winter comes it all changes. There will be ice forms on the roof, snow will lie, and the amount of rain will be a lot higher than in summer. When you take all of those things into consideration, if you have any damage on your roof the water will find it and come in. This can cause a lot of hassle because when it starts coming in it’s almost impossible to fix until the rain stops, but the damage it can do can really hurt you financially. It’s not so good with Christmas coming up. All you need to do is get someone to check it over.

Derrick Lisbon is web content writer for companies like snowplowstuff.com, he is also an avid home improvement blogger.

Buying a Home

6 Steps To Getting The Property Investment You’ve Always Wanted In The Current Climate

December 13, 2012 Jon Clark

If you were ever thinking about getting into real estate then this could be the perfect time. The housing market has dropped in recent years and we all know why. If you have money available it could be a shrewd investment to get in now while you can get a good deal. There might not be a lot of people who want to sell their homes, but with some they might not have any choice in the matter. That’s good for you, so let’s go over some things to think about. Have a good think about it and decide if you’d like to get your toes wet.

Decide where you want to buy

In the past, the furthest you might have went is the end of the state line. Because of the power the Internet gives us these days it’s easy to buy a property anywhere in the country. This means you can search high and low to find the place that represents the best deal. Because you’re not going to be living there it doesn’t really matter where it is. If you need to jump on an airplane to see it then the difference between a 1hr and 3hr flight means nothing.

Hook up with someone you trust

Perhaps you would rather not jump in with both feet first. You might have a friend that also wants a piece of the pie and you could hook up and go in on it together. If you’re a first time homebuyer then it’s a great way to do it. You’ll both have each other for support, and the case for a mortgage will be much stronger if there’s two people asking for half the money each. Remember that you need to trust them. Never get into business with someone that can’t be counted on.

Get the go ahead from the bank

Once you find somewhere you like, you don’t want to be running around trying to arrange the mortgage. Someone will swoop along underneath you and steal it from under your nose. You want to find your ideal property and put your offer in subject to appraisal. This means you have your name half-written and you have a much better chance of getting the one you want.

Let the hunting begin

Now it’s time to start looking for your ideal property. Go talk to real estate agents and make sure you get one who specializes in helping people buy property. They should be able to give you some great advice and help locate what you’re looking for. Don’t be afraid to speak to more than one company as you could find something better all because of one quick phone call.

Get yourself a list

Write down everywhere you are considering and get the agent to send a print-out of each one. Now you can take a little drive around the properties and start looking at each one in closer detail. This will help make your decision much easier and you can whittle them down. When you have some you like you need to make appointments to see each one. Go see them and write down everything you like and what repairs you’ll need to make.

Throw in an offer

Obviously this step should only be started when everything else has been sorted, but sooner or later you’re going to have to start putting some offers in. If you’ve spoken to your bank you should already have the mortgage sorted. Hopefully you can then get the sale done as quickly as possible once you’re sure it’s what you want. Make sure the agent knows you want to act quickly.

Please be careful

Sometimes when investing in property we get caught up in what we love, instead of choosing somewhere that is going to prove the best investment. You really need to take your heart out of it when you’re making decisions. If you did go with a partner you can sometimes help each other see sense. You need to buy the property that has the credentials you want. Not because it’s pretty.

The writer of this article is Alex Hunt. He works as a real estate agent with Abercromby’s Real Estate Company. It is one of the leading real estate agencies that helps you buy, sell or rent luxury homes.

Do you like them?

Licensed and insured

What is their specialization?

Who will do the work?

Speak to people you know

How much do you want to spend?

Do It Yourself Projects

Smart Shopping

Decorating Made Simple

Take Care of Your Clothes

Lower Your Monthly Bills

Light

Functionality

The Thermostat

The Windows

The Filter

Know the location

Can it be made bigger?

Insect infestations

The overall style

Plumbing and electricity

Style

Original or Duplicate

Source

Online Retailers

Local

Gallery

Size

Emotional Connection

Have your gutters cleaned

Fix your paved areas around the home

Water is intelligent

Decide where you want to buy

Hook up with someone you trust

Get the go ahead from the bank

Let the hunting begin

Get yourself a list

Throw in an offer

Please be careful

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