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Letter from the Editors

Greetings, homeowner!

In this issue of HomeFit, we’re going to show you some ways to make
sure your dream home doesn’t include certain unnecessary nightmares.

When you’re out searching for the perfect home, it’s unlikely your
focus is on whether or not your furniture will fit through the stairwell.
Usually that concern dawns long after the papers have been signed.
We’ll give you some ideas how to skirt around the common problem of
ill-fitting furniture in your new dwelling so that it isn’t the headache it
could be.

Ever wonder how color impacts the feel of your home? We’ll give
you some rules of thumb to keep in mind when planning a new color
scheme.

If you’ve decided it’s time to sell, you’re probably wondering exactly
how much you’ll be able to expect from the sale. We’ll show you how
to estimate the value of your home so you’ll have a ballpark guess
before your agent ever runs a comparative market analysis.

When water heater problems hit, everything comes to a halt. If you’ve
considered replacing your water heater with a tankless water heater,
make sure to check out our guide to help you know whether this handy
new innovation is right for your family.

If your new home is on the bland side, we’ve got a great article to
inspire you with ways to transform it into the castle of your dreams.

Has Fido’s accidents made it hard for you to even think about selling?
We’ve got some helpful advice to help you rid your home of pet odors,
once and for all.

Finally, Dan Landers talks with a young college grad who’s itching to
invest, and he gives us all some food for thought on how to decide
when its right to invest - and when it isn’t.

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