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Buying Your First Home? Here’s Why You’ll Need to Ensure You Have a Proper Home Inspection

February 12, 2015 by

At the point where the buyer finds a home and decides to make an offer, the contract should be written contingent on an acceptable inspection. If serious issues are found, the buyer has the options of requesting certain items to be fixed, to be compensated for the costs of repair, for a lower purchase price or to cancel the contract.

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Buying a New Home in the City? The Pros and Cons of Buying a Home on a Busy Street

February 10, 2015 by

Buying a home in the city is a venture that comes with an entire assortment of advantages and disadvantages. While the location might be close in proximity to businesses, services, and other people, it’s easy to worry about the other aspects of city living. What are the great and not-so-great facets of living on a busy street?

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Mind Your Manners: Four Etiquette Tips That Will Help Make the Home Buying Process Go Smoothly

January 29, 2015 by

Are you currently shopping for a new home? While it’s true that real estate transactions can be stressful, this stress can be minimized by following a few simple tips.

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Three Excellent Reasons to Buy a Home So You Can Get out of the “Renting Rut”

January 27, 2015 by

Renting a home is a good option for some, but buying a home just might be the best thing for you. Let’s take a look at some big advantages to buying a house that will help you get out of your renting rut and focus more on your future.

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Are You Ready to Make the Leap into Home Ownership? Here’s How You Can Tell

January 13, 2015 by

Are you ready to make that leap from living at home or renting to owning a home of your own? While everyone moves at their own pace, here are some signs that you can use to determine if it is time to own your own home.

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First-Time Condo Buyer? What to Expect from Your New Homeowners Association

December 17, 2014 by

Every owner of condominium property automatically becomes a member of a homeowners association, otherwise referred to a “HOA” throughout the United States or a “Strata” in Canada. With that membership come certain rights and responsibilities.

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You Ask, We Answer: How to Choose Between Expanding Your Current Home and Buying a New One

December 10, 2014 by

Let’s take a quick look at a few questions that will help you to determine whether buying a new home or expanding your current home is the best choice when you’re in need of some extra space.

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Looking for Luxury? How to Upsize Your Next Home Without Upsizing Your Costs

December 9, 2014 by

Size matters when you are buying a new home. Whether you plan to expand your family, need more room for your stuff, or are concerned with resale value, you want to get the most space for your money.

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First Time Buyers: Understanding How Property Taxes Work and What You Can Expect to Pay

December 3, 2014 by

Are you about to buy a house or condo for the first time? In this blog post we’ll share how property taxes work and what you can expect to pay when you buy your new home.

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Buying an Investment Property? Here’s How You Can Maximize Your Rental Revenue

December 2, 2014 by

Whether you’re buying a ski-in/ski-out condo at your favorite resort or you’re thinking of picking up a small home in a busy tourist area, buying a property for short-term rental purposes can be an excellent investment that quickly begins to provide additional revenue.

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