--- Ten Things You Should Be Doing---
October is
Month
A Community Thrift Store
570-858-5153 111-113 East Main Street, Lock Haven
FALL HOME MAINTENANCE
--- Ten Things You Should Be Doing---
☐ Check your roof and siding. ☐ Clean your gutters. ☐ Consider an air purifier. ☐ Prune your trees. ☐ Have your fireplace cleaned.
☐ Check the batteries on fire alarms and CO detectors.
☐ Rake the leaves.
☐ Clean and cover patio furniture.
☐ Recaulk your windows and bathrooms. ☐ Do a general clean up indoors and out.
5
Ways
... in two convenient locations! to Save Money for a Down Payment & Closing Costs on a New House:
1) Trim unnecessary expenses, like cable services, gym membership, dining out, etc.
2) Open a dedicated savings account and consider CD or money market accounts for higher gains.
3) Automate your savings through your employer or bank.
4) Traditional or Roth IRAs are great retirement vehicles and allow you to withdraw up to $ 10,000 for a home.
5) Down payment assistance programs can offer grants, lowinterest loans, and down payments as low as 3.5 % or even 0 %.
1988 West 3rd Street, Williamsport office: 570-772-6800
7 West Main Street, Lock Haven
office: 570-748-3211 cell: 570-295-8233 www. swcrealty. com
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Brady Carnahan, Realtor