Selecting the right home to purchase for a family is a monumental task, and this process can seem even more challenging for those with a large or growing family.
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Family Matters: How to Choose the Perfect Home for a Large or Growing Family
June 25, 2015 by Josette
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Moving to the City? How to Downsize from a Large House to a Smaller Condo or Apartment
June 17, 2015 by Josette
With the higher cost of real estate in central urban areas and with real estate space at a premium, many who make the decision to relocate will need to downsize from a larger house to a smaller condo or apartment.
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Buying a Home This Summer? Our Guide to Finding the Perfect New Neighborhood
June 16, 2015 by Josette
Finding the perfect home to purchase is easier said than done, and savvy home buyers understand the importance of researching the neighborhood as well as the home.
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Hunting for the Best Local Schools? Here Are 5 Checklist Items You’ll Want to Look For
June 5, 2015 by Josette
There are numerous factors that you may review when choosing a new place to live. If you have children, the quality of the schools and the level of education that your kids will receive in the schools is important. When you are looking at schools, use this helpful checklist to guide you in making a great decision.
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Understanding Escalation Clauses and When You’ll Want to Automatically Raise Your Offer
June 4, 2015 by Josette
Real estate sales contracts can be confusing, and there seem to be contingencies and special circumstances for many different events built into a standard contract. One option that your real estate agent may ask if you are interested in is an escalation clause, which we’ll explore in today’s blog post.
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Do You Need a Real Estate Attorney to Help Close Your Home Purchase? Let’s Take a Look
June 2, 2015 by Josette
When buying a new home, you may have a close eye focused on your budget and expenses, and your goal may be to keep related expenses to a minimum. However, you may also be well aware that a real estate purchase is a legal transaction, and you may be wondering if you need to pay for legal services from a real estate attorney.
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Real Estate Investing: Why Buying Raw Land Can Be an Excellent Long-term Strategy
May 21, 2015 by Josette
When many people think about investing in property, they think about purchasing income-producing real estate such as a residential property or an office building with tenants. By learning more about the benefits of investing in raw land, you may be ready to start searching for real estate to invest in soon.
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Buying a Classic Older Home? Three Upgrades You’ll Need to Make Immediately
May 20, 2015 by Josette
Older homes may have incredible architectural detail and special features that you simply do not want to change. However, there are some essential features that should be upgraded as soon as possible after you take ownership of your classic home.
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Put Your Game Face On: How to Negotiate with a Home Seller and Their Real Estate Agent
May 19, 2015 by Josette
All real estate transactions come with at least some negotiations, and some transactions are heavily negotiated from start to finish. As a home buyer, you understandably want to negotiate the best overall deal possible while successfully reaching your goal of closing on the home you have fallen in love with. To be truly successful with this process, it is important that you understand how to negotiate with the seller and the seller’s real estate agent.
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Multi-Generational Living: Our Guide to Buying a Home That Suits Your Whole Family
May 13, 2015 by Josette
Today’s modern homes are generally designed to accommodate a more traditional modern family, which includes only parents and kids or for only a married couple without kids. When you are buying a home for other generations as well, it is important for you to pay attention to a few important points.
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