Phil Aitken
Phil Aitken
Owner/Broker

Tips & Tricks

5 Tips On How To Pick a Lender For a Mortgage

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Wondering how to pick a lender for a mortgage? Finding your dream home begins with finding the right financial institution to help you secure a mortgage. Factors such as interest rates, fees, and the length of time it takes to qualify for pre-approval all come into play when shopping for a mortgage. In this post, The […]

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3 Tips for Cutting Home Expenses

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Want help cutting home expenses? Whether you are a seasoned homeowner or have just purchased your first one, you likely know that expenses can quickly get expensive. In this post, the Phil Aitken Home Team will share three tips to help you cut costs and keep more cash in your pocket. 1. Review your monthly expenses […]

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3 Trick-or-Treat Safety Tips

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Everyone enjoys a good old-fashioned spook on Halloween, however, there is no room for such fright when it comes to the safety of trick-or-treaters. The Aitken Home Team recommends three safety tips in order to ensure a successful, SAFE trick-or-treat experience: 1. – Plan Your Route Perhaps your children are older, more seasoned trick-or-treaters and […]

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The 12 Tips of Christmas

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With only twenty-two days until Christmas, there isn’t much time left to make necessary holiday preparations.  Amidst all the shopping and planning, don’t forget the little people who have the largest impact on your lifestyle.   The Aitken Home Team presents the twelve most important tips of the Christmas season: Landscaper – Depending on the frequency […]

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12 Holiday Baking Tips

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Only nine days until Christmas and it’s time to get your baking on!  While it seems like common sense to follow recipes to the letter, accurately measure your ingredients and pre-heat your oven accordingly, The Aitken Home Team recommends following twelve simple steps to ensure your holiday baking goes off without a hitch: 1. Go […]

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9 Tips For Maximizing Kitchen Space

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Whether you own a cozy single-family home or a fashionable tiny house, you might want to learn new methods for maximizing kitchen space.  Well, with a little imagination and some hard work, you can easily transform your kitchen and create some more space. In this post, the Phil Aitken Home Team has gathered nine tips […]

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7 Tips for Handling Cash Competition Like a Pro

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Market conditions remain a bit testy and challenging for home shoppers who struggle against competitive cash buyers.   Here’s the issue with cash buyer competition: 1. – They can close faster. 2. – They bring a greater sense of security to sellers. 3. – Cash offers are typically “preferred” by sellers because it’s all about the […]

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3 Marketing Tips for Independence Day Seller

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It is not uncommon to spot flag-lined streets throughout subdivisions on the 4th of July.  The prospect of sitting hundreds of our nation’s flags swaying in the breeze invites nostalgia and the pride of true patriots; it leaves a lasting impression.  In fact, this has become a rather clever marketing technique for sellers and realtors […]

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4 Tips for 2018 Summer Buyers

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Competition is hotter than the sun! Summer presents the perfect opportunity for exploring new neighborhoods and thinking about the future.  If you’ve been bitten by the house-hunting bug, here are a few things your should know: Inventory is down by 14% and home prices usually drop from May to October. Try to hold on until […]

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6 Tips For Increasing Home Equity

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Need some strategies for increasing home equity? Many homeowners don’t realize it’s possible to boost the equity of their largest asset and use it to generate more wealth. In this post, the Phil Aitken Home Team will discus six tips for boosting home equity without blowing out your budget. 6 Tips For Increasing Home Equity 1. […]

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