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Posted on 11/19/2018

A home inspection is a crucial part of the homebuying process. At this point, a home inspector will walk through a house with you and examine the property inside and out. If a home inspector identifies underlying problems with a residence, these issues could put your purchase in jeopardy. On the other hand, if a home inspection reveals that...

Home Inspection

Buying A Home

Posted on 11/12/2018

Boost Your Home Value with These Paint Colors

There’s no doubt that we all have our preferred colors, whether it’s for our cars, our clothing, or our homes. However, there are colors that are favored over others--colors that work well in any environment. When it comes to painting the inside and outside of your home, good colors decisions can make your home appeal to more buyers and...

Painting Tips

Home Value

Posted on 11/05/2018

Reasons to Plan Ahead for Buying a House

Pursuing a house can be difficult, regardless of the current housing market's conditions. Thankfully, homebuyers who plan ahead may be better equipped than others to enjoy a quick, seamless and successful homebuying experience. Ultimately, there are many reasons to prepare for buying a house, and these include: 1. You can determine where you want to live. A homebuyer who...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 10/29/2018

Reasons to Perform Renovations Before You List Your Home

If you intend to list your residence in the near future, you may want to complete various property renovations. In fact, there are many reasons to perform home renovations before you add your house to the real estate market, and these reasons include: 1. You can revamp the look and feel of your home. If your home has a...

Renovations

Selling Your Home

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Posted on 10/22/2018

Are Buyers Reluctant to View Your Residence?

If you list your home and fail to stir up interest in it, there is no reason to panic. In fact, there are many quick, easy ways to ensure your house consistently garners homebuyers' attention. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you showcase your home to dozens of prospective buyers. 1. Bolster Your House's Curb...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 10/15/2018

How Should You Approach a Mortgage Application?

Filling out a mortgage application may prove to be a long, exhausting process. Fortunately, we're here to help you streamline the mortgage application process so you can move one step closer to acquiring your dream house. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you approach the mortgage application process with confidence. 1. Be Thorough A mortgage...

Mortgage

Buying A Home

Posted on 10/08/2018

Tips for Sellers: Plan for a Property Showing

As a home seller, it is crucial to do everything possible to prepare for a house showing. Yet determining the best ways to prep for a showing sometimes can be difficult. Fortunately, we're here to help you get ready for any showing, at any time. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you plan for a...

Selling Your Home

Showing

Posted on 10/01/2018

Questions to Ask During an Open House

If you plan to attend an open house, it usually pays to be prepared. That way, you'll know exactly which questions to ask during an open house and can ensure that you can gain the insights that you need to determine whether a residence is right for you. Now, let's take a look at three key questions to ask...

Open House

Buying A Home

Posted on 09/24/2018

How Many House Showings Should You Host?

The number of showings a seller needs to host varies. In some instances, a buyer may submit an offer to purchase a house following an initial showing. Or, in other cases, a seller may host dozens of showings without receiving any offers to purchase his or her house. Ultimately, there are lots of things that a seller can do...

Showing

Selling Your Home

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Posted on 09/17/2018

What to Do If a House Seller Rejects Your Offer to Purchase

If a seller rejects your offer to purchase his or her house, there is no need to panic. At this point, there are many things you can do, including: 1. Craft a New Offer to Purchase If at first you don't succeed, try again. Remember, if you find your dream house but your initial offer to purchase is rejected,...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

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Posted on 09/10/2018

Researching Your New Town Before Moving

It must have been frightening, in the days before the internet, to move to a new place that you knew little about. The culture, the people, the things to do--all of these things are now at our fingertips thanks to Google and others. However, it can still be difficult to get used to a new town, especially if you’re...

Moving Tips

Research

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Posted on 09/03/2018

How to prepare your child for a big move

Moving is an exciting time. Whether you’re moving across town, state or country you get to create a clean slate to build your home and life upon. But for children, this can be a confusing and scary time. Routine and familiarity are comforting for children and a move shakes up the very foundation they are used to. But you...

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