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5, 10, 20 Percent or More? How to Determine How Big of a Down Payment You Need

January 14, 2016 by

Whether or not you’re new to real estate, there’s little doubt that you’ve heard the term down payment as it relates to purchasing a home. If you’re trying to determine the ideal amount to put down, here are some things to consider.

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3 ‘Must Know’ Pieces of Advice for First-time Home Buyers

January 12, 2016 by

When delving into the realities of home ownership, there can be many factors involved that make it difficult to determine what you need to know and what can wait until later. If you happen to be a first-time buyer who’s looking for the best tips for purchasing a home, look no further than the following three pointers to set you on the right path.

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Dealing with an Empty Nest? 5 Great Reasons to Downsize into a New Condo

January 5, 2016 by

There’s a good chance if your children have recently moved out that your home is feeling a lot larger than it used to, and perhaps you’re re-considering the extra space. If downsizing to a condo is on your mind and you’re weighing the benefits of this kind of move, here are some that might make it worth the switch in size.

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Three Things You Can Expect when Buying a Home This Winter

December 29, 2015 by

When you’re looking into purchasing a home, there are plenty of things to watch out for at any time of the year, but there are a few things that you can expect during the winter months that may be a little different than other seasons.

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Buying or Selling a Home This Winter? Keep These Tax Tips in Mind!

December 10, 2015 by

With all of the expense that can go into buying or selling your home, it’s good to be aware of what you can claim and how a home can benefit you come tax time.

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Real Estate Investing: 3 Secrets of Successful Home Buyers That You Can Use Today

December 3, 2015 by

While making a real estate purchase can be a matter rife with many questions, buying to invest in a long-term property can be even more confusing. If you’re looking into investing in real estate and wondering what variables to consider, here are a few tips that you’ll want to keep in mind before deciding on a fruitful investment property.

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Moving to a New Home? Use These Websites and Apps to Research Potential Neighborhoods

December 1, 2015 by

Relocating to a new city? Thinking about moving to a new neighborhood? With the advancement of technology, it’s now possible to research new neighborhoods without getting up off the couch. Here are some websites and apps that have proven invaluable with researching new areas.

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How Do I Know If I Am Ready To Buy A Home?

November 20, 2015 by

How Do I Know If I Am Ready To Buy A Home? As you’ll see in this video, you can find out by asking yourself some questions. If you can answer yes to most of them, you are probably ready to buy your own home.

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It’s Not Just a Mortgage: Understanding the Financial Implications of Buying a New Home

November 18, 2015 by

When it comes to home ownership, the biggest buzzword of them all is mortgage and it’s often all people think about when it comes to price. From taxes to utilities, here are some of the other items that you won’t be able to do without once you’ve made the big purchase.

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Goodbye, Junk! 5 Tips for Reducing the Amount of ‘Stuff’ You Need to Move to Your New Home

November 13, 2015 by

Switching houses? There is no point in waiting until after a move to go through the junk lying around, as tempting as it may be, so here are five ways to decide what should find a new home before a move.

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