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Posted on 03/08/2020
Funding Options for Home Building Lots
Image by Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke from Pixabay You’ve decided it’s time to build the dream house you’ve always wanted. An exciting time! Prior to hiring builders to construct your home, it’s critical to understand the financials involved before you start the planning process. Securing funding for land is different than obtaining a traditional home mortgage. For starters,...
Financing
Land
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Posted on 03/01/2020
How Much Time Do You Need to Craft an Offer to Purchase a House?
Creating an offer to purchase a home may require several minutes, hours or days – it all depends on the buyer. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to accelerate the process of putting together a homebuying proposal that will get a seller's attention. These include: 1. Study the Housing Market Closely When it comes to preparing an...
Offer To Purchase
Buying A Home
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Posted on 02/23/2020
Maintain Your Focus During the Home Selling Journey
As a home seller, it sometimes can be tough to balance short- and long-term goals. Lucky for you, we're here to help you streamline your house selling efforts and ensure you can maintain your focus as you proceed along the property selling journey. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you stay on course after you...
Selling Your Home
Tips On Selling
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Posted on 02/16/2020
Pay the Lowest-Possible Price for a Home
Finding a deal on a new home sometimes can be difficult. Fortunately, we're here to help you shop for your dream residence so you can discover a house that matches your budget perfectly. Now, let's take a look at three tips to ensure you can pay the lowest-possible price for your dream residence. 1. Be Aggressive During Your Home...
Buying A Home
House Price
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Posted on 02/09/2020
3 Signs That Now Is a Good Time to Submit an Offer to Purchase
After conducting an in-depth home search, you probably have discovered that many outstanding houses are available. Yet you're still on the fence about whether to submit an offer to purchase a residence. Ultimately, there are many signs that now may be the ideal time to submit an offer to purchase a residence, and these include: 1. You find a...
Offer To Purchase
Buying A Home
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Posted on 02/02/2020
Examples of Common Home Maintenance Problems
Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay As a homeowner, it is important to complete preventative home maintenance on a regular schedule. Home maintenance is necessary because it ensures potential problems are identified before they become costly repairs. Not every issue will be caught ahead of time, here are a few common examples of home maintenance issues that could...
Home Maintenance
Home Repair
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Posted on 01/26/2020
What are Prepayment Penalties?
Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay Most are familiar with the key components of a mortgage: how much you're borrowing, what your interest rate is, how many years you'll be paying your mortgage back. There are many, however, who do not understand some of the finer details, including what prepayment penalties are and how they may affect you...
Mortgage
Mortgage
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Posted on 01/19/2020
The Benefits of Larger, More Illustrious Houses
Photo by Kirk Fisher via Pixabay Whether you are buying your first home or are upgrading, consider buying a larger home. Even if you are just planning on starting a family, a larger home allows you to grow into it. And, you don’t have to put up with the pesky chore of moving when it’s time to go...
Buying A Home
Luxury Home
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Posted on 01/12/2020
Eco-friendly Updates for Your Home
Photo by Layton Diament on Unsplash Large homes use a considerable amount of energy throughout the year, especially from heating and cooling. Making some upgrades to your home can significantly reduce your energy usage while also boosting the value of your home. If you’ve been thinking about making your home more energy-efficient, consider one or more of the...
Eco Friendly
Green Home
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Posted on 01/05/2020
6 Things First-Time Buyers Should Do Now to Get the Best Deal on a Home
Buying your first home is a big endeavor, both financially and personally. Homeownership means taking on new responsibilities and bills, but it also means true financial independence. If you’re hoping to buy a home in the near future, you might be wondering what you should be doing now to put yourself in the best position when it comes time...
Buying A Home
First Time Buyer
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Posted on 12/29/2019
Home Security Tips to Increase Your Peace of Mind
There are a lot of effective ways to keep your home safe, secure, and free from intrusion, but those techniques are of little use if you don't consistently use them. Technological solutions are well worth considering because they can be activated and monitored from almost any location. Whether you're at a restaurant across town or comfortably lying in bed...
Home Security
Avoiding Burglary
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