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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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You Ask, We Answer: Should I Consider a Warranty when Buying a New Home?

November 25, 2014 by

In today’s blog post we’ll briefly explore home warranties including some of the pros and cons of buying one and how they differ from homeowner’s insurance.

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The 3 Minute Guide to Real Estate “Flipping” and How to Get Moving Today

November 21, 2014 by

If you’ve been thinking about investing in a real estate project you may have considered buying a distressed house or two at a steep discount in order to fix them up and sell them at a higher price. This is known as “flipping”, and in today’s post we’ll share a quick guide to flipping homes and how to get started with this type of real estate investing.

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Failed Negotiations: What to Do when the Seller is an Immovable Object

November 19, 2014 by

Once you’ve found the perfect new home and delivered your first offer to the seller, you may find that they return with a counteroffer or a flat out refusal. In this blog post we’ll share a few ways to manage an unreasonable or stubborn home seller so you can get the deal closed.

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Moving in to a New City or Community? Here’s Why You’ll Want to Meet the Neighbors

November 6, 2014 by

Are you moving to a new city? In today’s blog post we’ll share a few reasons why meeting the neighbors can help you feel right at home in your new community.

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Negotiation Tips: How to Ask the Seller to Pay the Closing Costs

November 5, 2014 by

You’ve found the perfect new house or condo, and you are now preparing an offer that you believe the seller will find tempting enough to accept. The question is, should you ask the seller to pay some or all of the closing costs?

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Buying a Vacation Home? A Quick Guide to Renting Out Your Second Home to Generate Income

October 28, 2014 by

Are you thinking about buying a second home to spend some time in when you’re on vacation? In this post we’ll share a few tips for getting your property ready to rent to short-term visitors and how to get things started.

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