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If you’re on the hunt for a new home in the new year you don’t have to wait for the ball to drop – you can start acting on your new year resolutions  now  to prep for one of the biggest purchases of your life! AW Realty Group has put together some top tips if your goal for 2019 is to become a  homeowner . Pinch Those Pennies Saving for a down payment on a new home is one of the most important parts of the homebuying process. It’s important to plan out your savings now if your goal is to purchase a new home in the future. The  median sales price of a home  in the U.S. is now $235,000 – you may need at least 20 percent as a down payment or close to $50,000. Check Your Credit Make sure there are no surprises on your credit report. One of the first things your mortgage lender will do is check your credit to determine your debt-to-income ratio to determine how much of a mortgage loan you qualify for. According to  credit-rating company Equifax , a score of 6...

Anytime you relocate to a new area, whether it's a city just a few miles away or across the country, you face a unique set of challenges. The housing market, the transit, and even the weather may not be what you're used to. Planning your move can be difficult, too, since you need to coordinate when, where, and how you'll be moving your belongings to a new area. Because moving to a completely new area means learning about a new housing market and a new community, we wanted to share a few helpful relocation tips to make it a much easier experience for you. 1. Research Housing Costs Home prices for similar properties can vary drastically from one city to another. Take some time to research the real estate market, and consider these questions when searching for your new home: How much are local property taxes? How large a home can you afford? Is it cheaper to rent or buy a home? 2. Check the Weather If you're moving far away from your current home to reloc...

Warm up to Color The current trend of designing your home with greys, grey-ishes and now greiges (a grey-beige mix) may make it more difficult to be inspired to add a pop of color to your living space. AW Realty Group recommends that you start small with an out-of-the-way, made-for-color room like a kid’s bedroom or entertainment room. Personalize Your Interior There’s no need to go shopping for something new-use what you have. Don’t be afraid to add a bright green picture frame and add in a couple of colorful pillows, artwork and rugs that complement the decor. Suddenly-you’re a master at color! Our friends at Apartment Therapy offer a tour of  The Most Colorful Home in London (Possibly the World)  for  further inspiration . Make a Statement  Dramatic color can help you make a bold statement in your home. Find the perfect accent wall in your home that visitors will see as they first enter your house. Paint color says a lot about someone’s personality-make...

4 Ways to Get Your Fireplace Ready for Fall Is there anything cozier than snuggling up beside the fireplace in fall? With the whisper of cool fall air coming, staying inside and watching the crackle of the fire in your favorite comfy spot is the only sensical move this season. The thought of fresh pumpkin spice  everything , warm apple pies and a fuzzy blanket to curl up in is enough to get the firewood ready right now! Before you start sipping on the cider, get your fireplace ready for fall with these four unique ideas from AW Realty Group. Add fire to your fireplace Get creative! You can go as simple as a candle sitting on the mantel – to different sized candles in glass containers at different heights. The sparkle and the yummy scents will bring dimension, style and great smells to the room and help your fireplace feel like the epicenter of all things fall. Pro tip:  try the Brown Sugar Chestnut Candle  to get your house smelling extra nice for the season. S...