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4 Websites to Help You Evaluate the Safety of Your Future Neighborhood

March 16, 2016 by

When you’re just moving into a neighborhood, it can be hard to know exactly what you’re getting into. Certainly, you can see the sights for yourself and read about your new community online, but there are still things that may not be readily available. If you’re looking for the cold, hard facts on the safety of your neighborhood, look no further than the following websites for the things you’ll want to know.

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Looking to Invest or Live in an Up and Coming Neighborhood? 5 Clues to Finding The Best Ones

March 10, 2016 by

Making a home purchase in a neighborhood that is sure to boom in the coming years can be a great real estate investment, but guessing on the next trendy locale may seem fraught with risk. If you’re trying to determine which area will be up and coming down the road, here are some telltale signs that buying may be a benefit to your bank account.

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Thinking About Buying A Waterfront Home? Check Out These Important Tips!

March 4, 2016 by

The idea of an idyllic beachfront home is appealing for many people, but there are a number of factors involved in this type of home purchase that should be considered before getting serious. If you’re on the fence regarding waterfront property, here are some things you should keep in mind if beach life might be right for you.

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Ready to Move in to Your New Home? Not So Fast! Take Care of These 3 Items Before the Big Move

February 23, 2016 by

With the excitement involved in moving into a new home and all of the things that need to be done, it can be easy to forget a few important things before you load up the moving van. If the day of departure is drawing closer and you’re mulling over the final details, here are some items you may want to check off the list first.

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Buying a New Home? Learn How the ‘Conforming Loan Limit’ Might Affect Your Purchase

February 18, 2016 by

‘Conforming loan limit’ may be a less familiar real estate term than the rest, but here are some things you’ll need to know about it and what it could mean for your biggest investment.

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Feeling Squeezed by Higher Rents? It Might Be Time to Consider Buying Your First Home

February 9, 2016 by

With the cost of rent going up across the board and becoming even less affordable in metropolitan centers, it’s never been a better time to seriously consider home ownership.

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Understanding How Home Equity Works and Why Buying a Home Can Be Your Best Investment

February 2, 2016 by

Whether you’ve never heard the phrase ‘home equity’ before or you have a little familiarity, here are the ins and out of what it means and how this asset can help your financial outlook.

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Mythbusting: is Winter a Bad Time to Buy a Home? No – and Here’s Why

January 27, 2016 by

The cooler months of winter often seem like the best time to hibernate into your house and wait for spring to appear, but it can actually be a prime opportunity to start looking for a new home. If you’re not interested in waiting until next season, here are a few reasons you may want to get started on your home search a little earlier than expected.

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First Time Home Buyers: 3 Essential Tips That You Won’t Hear from Your Friends

January 26, 2016 by

When it comes to diving into home ownership for the first time, it can seem like there are so many things you just don’t know. Whether you’re getting advice from your real estate agent, your friends or your family, there are so many things that seem like common sense that they might be lost in the mix of details.

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Did You Know: Here’s Why Buying a New Home Grows Your Wealth Faster Than Renting

January 21, 2016 by

There can be many downsides to both renting and buying, depending on what side of the coin you are on, but if you’re leaning towards purchasing a home it can have added benefits for your bank account that renting does not.

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