Becoming a homeowner is about more than finding a great house. In a perfect world, your dream home will also be located in your dream neighborhood. And while it may not always be a perfect world, that doesn’t mean you can’t have both. When you’re looking at homes, it’s important to consider the surroundings as […]
The hardest part of buying a house is, well buying a house. But just because you’ve signed the paperwork and gotten a key doesn’t mean your job is complete. Now you have to tackle what might be the most critical part of the whole project. Time to turn that house into a home. It’s not […]
Buying a house is an exciting process. Open houses are slightly different than a private browsing session, and many of our clients are often unsure of the proper etiquette while touring these homes. To make this event as carefree and effective as possible here’s a helpful homebuyer checklist of what to look for during an […]
When you’re buying a house, you may wonder what exactly goes into determining the value of a property. In many cases, appraised value is based on an algorithm with variables including the home’s actual construction, land values, location, and more. In addition to reviewing the appraised value, you must also decide how much a home […]
Retirement is here for many Baby Boomers. If you are one of those born after 1944, you may be deciding where you want to put down your retirement roots. Have you considered going back to college? Living in a college town as a retiree is different than when you were eating in dining halls and […]
A swimming pool can be a major perk when you’re shopping for a new home, allowing you to maximize the use of outdoor space and providing plenty of warm-weather family fun just outside your door. Whether you’re shopping for a new home or adding a pool to your current home, it’s important to consider your […]
When the step-siblings of The Brady Bunch made their TV debut in 1969, the concept of a blended family was something of a novelty. Today, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 75 percent of divorced people remarry and 65 percent of those remarriages include children. In addition, a study by Pew Research […]
Whether you’re having trouble finding the perfect home on the market or have always dreamed of building your own home from the ground up, there are a variety of advantages to buying land to build a home. But shopping for vacant land is also a bit different than buying a house, so it’s important to […]
Buying a foreclosed home can be an excellent way to find a bargain, but there are also quite a few obstacles to overcome before landing the right foreclosure. The number of foreclosed homes available varies by area and fluctuates based on market conditions. You may be able to save significantly on the overall cost of […]
Buying a home–especially your first home–is an incredibly exciting time in one’s life. When it comes to closing on your mortgage, it is important to exercise caution so as not to fall prey to scams designed to steal your hard-earned money. According to an FBI report, Americans lost nearly $150 million to real estate scams […]
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