Decide what you MUST have in your new house vs. what would “be nice to have” If you have unlimited funds you can get everything exactly as you want. The reality is that you have some price point within which your purchase must fall. That will mean that you will probably have to give up […]
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Buying property is a big deal – and requires a lot of decision-making! Although it may seem rather simple and easy at first, many factors go into making home-buying choices that will satisfy you in the long term, not just the short term. Some of these are probably obvious, but others are more subtle or
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Rest assured, there is always a lot of paperwork! It can seem tedious, but it is important to understand what the paperwork is all about! You may already know about or expect paperwork needed to apply for and secure a loan. But there are additional things to be aware of even if you do not
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Buying a home is an involved process. Check out this 12 step summary to see what is involved! Determine what you can afford Shop around for a house Get a Real Estate Broker* to represent you Make an offer Get a lawyer – go through attorney review Get an Inspection Get your mortgage locked in
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You want to buy a house?Then you MUST get your financial situation in order! It’s not the fun part, but you’ll need to do it eventually; so the sooner the better! But what does it mean? Basically it means you need to take 3 Steps that are all interact and help determine each other: figure
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Handy List of Spring Tod-dos! Regular home maintenance will help your home “weather” the seasons and safeguard its components and systems, so they function as they are intended, to provide shelter and safety for you and your family. Checking you home carefully and correcting problems as they arise will save you bigger headaches and bills
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Stuck at home with the COVID19 situation? Here’s a way to continue your hunt for a new house safely and effectively. We are all impacted by the worldwide pandemic facing us now and how COVID-19 is changing our lives. Ordinary life is basically on hold. You’ve probably been spending more time in your home than
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What matters the MOST when you decide to buy your first home? Pay attention to THESE FIVE THINGS! Buying your first home is a super-big step. Planning and preparation are critical. On top of the list of things that matter most are FIVE things discussed here. So take a look! Five Things You Should Know:
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