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Real Estate Tips2 min read

Cruising? Make Sure You’re Protected

If you’re a travel buff, you may know that it’s officially “wave season.” A moniker that refers to the time of the year—usually January through March—where...

Mar 1, 2023

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3 Things New Homeowners Don’t Know

Becoming a new homeowner is an exciting milestone. It can also be an overwhelming process full of decision-making, seemingly endless paperwork and new...

Jan 26, 2023

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How Much Down Payment Is Enough to Buy a Home?

One of the great mysteries for first time home buyers is their down payment amount. For years there has been a prevailing myth that you need to have 20% down...

Jul 27, 2022

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3 Things Your Clients Should Know About Property Lines

When you are buying or selling a property, it is important to understand the property lines. Knowing your lot lines will help ensure that the transaction goes...

Jun 29, 2022

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How to Help Your Children Buy a Home

With student debt looming and career paths constantly changing, the financial situation for a lot of young adults is tough. If your kids are in their 20s or...

Jun 23, 2022

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How to Style Gym Equipment in Your Home

A home gym can be the perfect opportunity to remove barriers to your motivation. Whether you are social distancing, don’t feel confident at the gym or simply...

Jun 3, 2022

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Should You Take out a Jumbo Loan?

People who need to borrow money to buy a new home typically take out a conventional mortgage. If you want to purchase an expensive property, a conventional...

May 20, 2022

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Real Estate Tips4 min read

5 Benefits of Having a Homeowners Association

Are you considering buying into a homeowner’s association? There can be some significant benefits to purchasing a home in an HOA.

May 10, 2022

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3 Things to Know About Self Storage Units Before Renting

Are you looking for a place to store your belongings while you’re on vacation or just need some extra space for the week?

May 7, 2022

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Real Estate Tips2 min read

4 Iconic Range Styles for Any Luxury Kitchen

It’s well-known that today’s luxury homebuyers want their next residence to be equipped with a state-of-the-art kitchen. After all, this is the heart of the...

May 4, 2022

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Should You Buy a House That Is For Sale by Owner?

Some homeowners decide to sell a house themselves, rather than getting help from a real estate agent. Buying a house that is listed as “for sale by owner”...

Apr 13, 2022

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Real Estate Tips3 min read

5 Strategies to Save for a Down Payment

Whether it’s a good time to buy a home or not, the first step you need to take on this journey is saving your money. A down payment will not only help to...

Apr 8, 2022

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Real Estate Tips3 min read

How to Compare Mortgage Offers From Competing Lenders

Mortgage lenders use their own criteria to set the terms for their loans. The quotes you receive from different financial institutions may vary widely. A bank...

Mar 16, 2022

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Real Estate Tips3 min read

How to Change Your Door Knob

Do you have a busted door knob or want to change the locks after buying a new home so you can be sure that only you have the key? Thankfully, replacing a door...

Mar 16, 2022

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Real Estate Tips2 min read

4 Superfoods to Keep You Healthy

Many people are constantly on the hunt for the healthiest food choices, whether it be to lose weight, lower cholesterol or simply adapt better eating habits....

Feb 26, 2022

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How to Handle a DIY Painting Project

Painting a room yourself can be a hassle if you don’t know how to do it and don’t take steps to avoid problems. Here are some tips to make things go as...

Feb 14, 2022

Contract form for selling and buying home
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Ask the Expert: What Do Buyers and Sellers Need to Be Aware of This Summer?

Q: As summer approaches, what do buyers and sellers need to be aware of?

Feb 12, 2022

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How Much Will It Cost to Sell Your House?

If you think the total tab for selling your house is just a bit north of your realtor’s commission, make sure to double-check your areas of expense.

Feb 11, 2022

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How Agents Can Better Serve Single-Women Homebuyers

Married couples might comprise the greatest share of homebuyers, but single women follow close behind, especially retired women over the age of 55, according...

Feb 11, 2022

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Real Estate Tips2 min read

Follow This Plan for Boosting Your Credit

It happens to the best of us: a few years of reckless spending, or a few missed credit card payments, and our credit score is a little less than appealing. If...

Feb 11, 2022

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Real Estate Tips3 min read

How To Increase The Sale Price Of Your Listingfor Only 1 60

Feb 10, 2022

Real estate sale purchase contract
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Homebuyers: This Could Be Your Moment

Has talk of inventory shortages and rising home prices prevented you from getting out there and searching for your first home…or moving up to your dream home?...

Feb 10, 2022

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Home Haunted? It’s Not Completely Off the Table for Buyers

It’s that spooky time of year again, and while ghouls and ghosts are typically reserved for Halloween night, there’s a segment of the population that has...

Feb 10, 2022

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What Comes With the House? Negotiating ‘Fixtures’

After receiving a piece of furniture as a last-minute gift from a friend who was selling and moving, the buyer became upset assuming they would inherit the...

Feb 9, 2022

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