If you’re on the home-buying journey for the first time, you may have the image of the perfect home in mind. Every wall is a color you love…the best flooring…and the perfect backyard. While there’s a chance you could find a house exactly as you imagined it, it’s more likely that you’ll find that house…
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How To Avoid The Wrong Real Estate Agent
It’s the one of the biggest purchases and investments of your life so you need the best advisors available to assist you with the process. That’s where working with a top-notch REALTOR® comes into play. It’s essential you find the right REALTOR® for you. With the ease of being able to obtain a license, you…
Home Buying Myths Debunked
Are you beginning to consider home ownership? If so…FANTASTIC! During this exciting time, you might be turning to friends and family who have been through the process for an insight. However, everyone’s home buying experience is different and there are many factors that can change the experience for each buyer like market area and when…
7 Tips To Get Settled In A New Home
Moving into a new home is one of the most exciting times in your life! So exciting, that sometimes it’s easy to forget everything you need to do in order to get settled. I’ve compiled a list of things to do after your move to make sure the transition to your new home is as…
Why NOW Is the Time to Buy
If you’ve been considering purchasing a home, you’re probably wondering if this is the right time of year to make your move. The market is fast changing with new laws coming into play, interest rates on the rise, and a whole slew of other things you have to face when it comes time to picking…
3 Questions To Ask Before Buying Your 1st Home
The real estate market is constantly changing. Sooooo…DO YOUR RESEARCH! Do not jump the gun on this one! Advice from family and friends may be kind and well meaning but you’re the only one who knows what your needs are when it comes to buying a home. That’s why you should take some time and…
Why You Don’t Need a Buyer or Listing Specialist
There are all kinds of specialists in real estate….luxury home specialist, first time home buyer specialist, down-sizing specialist, affordable housing specialist, military specialist, etc…. Are you confused, yet? If I wasn’t a Realtor, I would be. There’s nothing wrong with agents who specialize and, in some cases, it could be a benefit to the client. …
6 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Sale
You’re thinking of putting your home on the market but just the idea of all the work involved has your blood pressure rising with anxiety. You’re struggling to even begin to wrap your head around everything that you’re sure needs to be done before that “For Sale” sign gets firmly planted in your yard. There’s…
The Incredible Joy of Owning Your Home
If you haven’t bought a home yet, you’re missing out on a wonderful feeling! That moment when you walk through your door, put down your keys, settle into your couch and breathe a sigh of relief while thinking, “Finally, it’s mine (or ours)!” Don’t forget the joy of looking at all of your boxes, rolling…
Don’t Replace Your Real Estate Agent With The Internet
With the influx of new technology and web based solutions, it’s no surprise that everything, including real estate, is moving fast into the era of the internet. From Amazon to Uber, we generally can pull up our phones or laptops to order what we want when we want with ease. The real estate industry isn’t…
5 Ways To Save For A Down Payment On Your Dream Home
Everyone knows you need a down payment if you want to buy a house (well, let’s say almost everyone). However, with rent, car payments, student loans and all the other financial commitments you have, how do you get that down payment together? First, I want to clear up one misconception. You do not…I repeat…you DO…
Why Rent If You Can Own?
Home ownership rates are the lowest they have been in the last 50 years. A large portion of Americans are still renting properties, instead of enjoying a home of their own. Consumer Reports believes this is an issue because buyers have doubts about their ability to purchase. It’s still a long standing notion that a…
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