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Spending on a House: What to Factor When You’re Ready to Buy

When buying your first house, it always helps to know how much you can afford. To calculate how much home you can buy, you need to consider several factors, such as household incom...

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5 Myths About Homeownership After Renting

No matter your background, no matter the economy–buying a home is a big deal for anyone. For first-time homebuyers, or homebuyers who have been renting for a while, the idea of buy...

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[Property Checklist]: How to Take House Hunting Notes

Searching for your new home can be an exciting and fun process, but at the same time, it can be a little stressful. According to the National Association of REALTORS®️, home buyers...

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Why You Need a Home Inspection

Getting a home inspection is a very important part of the home-buying process. This is the time for professionals to check every nook and cranny of the home to make sure everything...

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5 Tips to Save for a Down Payment on a House

Offering a down payment on a home can save you a lot of money in the long run. Even if you don’t plan on buying a home for several years, you might be thinking about starting to sa...

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6 Important Features for Millennial Home Buyers

Millennials make up one of the biggest generations in terms of population, beating the Baby Boomers. With the latest cutoff year being 1997, all of the millennial population is at ...

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5 Hidden Costs When Buying a Home

Buying a home is exciting — but it can also be expensive. And, we’re not just talking about the actual cost of the home. Some home buyers get so wrapped up in their home budget tha...

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Three Things to Consider When Negotiating a Home Offer During a Pandemic

Despite the pandemic, many people have been able to find a home they love! When it’s time to make an offer, though, there may be a fair amount of uncertainty. You may be asking: “H...

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How to Prepare for Buying a Home “Sight Unseen”

Online shopping has become more popular than ever, and that goes for just about everything, from groceries to clothes to homes. Yep, you read that right: virtual home buying has be...

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Applying for a Mortgage During COVID-19: What You Need to Know

If you’re struggling to decide whether or not now is the right time to apply for a mortgage, or if you don’t fully understand what is going on with home loans in this market, then ...

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How to Have a Smooth (And Safe) Move During COVID-19

With all of this extra time inside, you might feel readier than ever to leave your home and move somewhere new. Maybe the way you do your job has changed and you need an additional...

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Ready to Make an Offer? Here’s How to Make It a Good One.

Congratulations! You’ve been searching for the perfect home, putting so much time and energy into the process, and now you finally found a home where you can see a future for yours...