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When visiting your home one of the very first things a potential buyer will see is your front entry door. So to help your home smile welcome to a potential buyer you will want to make sure that your front door is in the best possible condition. If it needs to be painted us a contemporary color. If it is stained but weathered re-stain it. If the door or door frames are not in good condition you may want to consider replacing them.

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On average, the value of a home nearly doubles every ten years

- Over the last ten years, the cost of rental housing in the U.S. has increased an average of 3% per year.

- The apartment or home that you rent for $750 a month will cost you more than $978 a month 10 years from now

- The National Association of REALTORS estimates that on average, the value of a home nearly doubles every ten years.

- As a homeowner you earn appreciation on your purchase price, something you cannot earn as a renter.

- In Illinois, the median home price has increased more than $40,000 since 2002. This value, paired with low interest rates and plentiful inventory makes now the perfect time to transition from renter to owner.

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