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Making the Offer: 4 Ways to Craft an Offer That Will Catch the Seller’s Attention

March 5, 2015 by

It can take a time and effort to find the perfect home to purchase. After you have found that home, you need to convince the seller that your offer is the one they want to choose. Crafting an effective offer that will catch the seller’s attention is important, and you may be able to accomplish this by following a few tips.

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Have You Outgrown Your Current Home? Here Are Five Easy Ways to Tell if It’s Time to Upgrade

February 26, 2015 by

Your home is your castle, your own little piece of the American dream. But lately, your little corner of the world has been feeling cramped and you find yourself eyeing those larger homes. Is it time to pull up stakes and move on from your starter home?

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Moving In: Our Ultimate Guide to Unpacking Will Help You Maximize Your Space

February 20, 2015 by

Many buyers anticipate the day they drive to their new home. Then it happens: the movers pull up. It is time to move everything in. This can be a daunting task, but following a few steps will break down the work and careful planning will maximize space in the years ahead.

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Three Tips for Reducing Your Closing Costs if You’re Looking Forward To Buying a Home in the Spring

February 13, 2015 by

Home buying has costs associated with it other than the mortgage itself. Known as closing costs,,these fees are a part of the home buying process and they are due at the time that the mortgage is finalized. Buyers, however, can negotiate these costs and reduce the expense with a little bit of effort and with the help of a good mortgage professional.

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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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