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Are you looking to become a homeowner, but don’t know where to start? Follow these simple steps to get you started: Step 1: Save for a down payment. You can do this by determining how much you’re going to put down. After that, start cutting out non-essential expenses, sign up for automated savings, use cash-back rewards, and refinance any other loans you have. Step 2: Know your credit score. This will be essential for getting pre-approved and determining your mortgage rat...es. Step 3: Get pre-approved. It’s best to get pre-approved even before looking for a house. This will keep you one step ahead of the competition because the seller can see you are already deemed a trusted buyer. Step 4: Hire a real estate agent. Real estate agents can help you find houses, do competitive research, negotiate prices, use their network, and much more! #theexperiencewithmelaniekramer #khgexperience #wildwood #109

Weekend Project Organize Your Kitchen Pantry The kitchen pantry is one of those areas that can quickly become a mess. Older cans and boxes keep getting pushed to the back and forgotten. How many of us have found cans of green beans dating back a decade or two during a spring cleaning? Or a box of crackers that went stale because you forgot (or didn’t know) it was opened? If you have a free weekend and are looking for a satisfying project, consider a pantry clean-out and reo...rganization. It’ll eliminate some stress if you can actually see the groceries and supplies you have, and make sure they’re fresh! Here are a few quick ways to bring order to your food pantry. 1. Use Clear Storage Containers Using clear and stackable storage containers with simple labels will not only make it easy to see the food but save valuable space as well and keep the food fresher longer. 2. Use the Door Space A great use of the pantry door is to add a storage rack to the door itself. Use shelves and baskets to corral spices and favorite snacks, or smaller items that can get lost. 3. Chalkboard Lists Another great use for the inside of the pantry door, or an area near the pantry, is to use chalkboard paint to create a place to keep lists. Use this chalkboard to keep track of items you need as you use them, or to keep an inventory of what you have in the pantry so it gets used before it expires. 4. Sort the Items Organize your pantry by use. For example, keep baking supplies together to allow for easy access when you want to make cookies, or organize all the kids’ snacks on a shelf that’s within their reach (or out of reach, if it’s treats!). 5. Keep Things Well-Lit Finally, don’t neglect the lighting in your pantry. If you have an area which has become a black hole, add lighting, either wired or battery, to help make sure you can see what’s back there. A well-organized pantry is just a weekend away and will make cooking and grocery shopping much easier. #theexperiencewithmelaniekramer #khgexperience #melaniekramerrealestate #gardenvalley #wildwood #pantrychallenge #organization