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“I” is for Inspection
This post is part of an ongoing series, “ABC’s of Real Estate.” Stay tuned for more posts as I run through the a-z of real estate and provide helpful tips for home buyers and sellers alike.
Home Buying Tips for Single Women
Buying a home as a single woman can be daunting however 1 in 5 women are doing it. Here are some tips to give you the confidence to go at it alone.
“E” is for Earnest Money Deposit
If you find your dream home you will need to put down some earnest money to show you are serious about buying the property.
Why Buying a New Home is Like a Round of Golf
There are many similarities when it comes to buying a house and playing golf. If you like golf then treat buying a home in the same manner, it promises to be more pleasurable.
“D” is for Disclosures
This post is part of an ongoing series, “ABC’s of Real Estate.” Stay tuned for more posts as I run through the a-z of real estate and provide helpful tips for home buyers and sellers alike. *** If you have any experience with buying or selling a home, the word “disclosures” might come with a certain level of worry. But …
“C” is for Closing (Costs)
Don’t plan to buy a home and learn of costs later down the road. Know where you will stand financially.
“A” is for Agent
You may feel in this day and age, with the internet at your finger tips, that you do not need a Real Estate Agent. This gives you an insight to why you really should still use a reliable Realtor.
Gift Idea: Money for the Down Payment on a House
Loan programs allow some or all the down payment for a new house to come as a gift from a family member, find out how
3 Ways to Help Make Your Child’s Home Ownership a Reality
Here are some of the ways to help children get into their first home
The Importance of Home Inspection
It is so important to have a professional home inspection done while in the process of buying a home. Defects can be common even in newly constructed homes.
5 TIPS TO MAKE THE HOME BUYING EXPERIENCE FUN AND EFFICIENT
Home buying should be fun, follow these 5 suggestions to make the experience more rewarding.
The American Dream: Much More Than Just a House
Home ownership has been a key strategy used by the American Federal Government throughout the years to help the economy and build the American Dream.
The Challenge of Repositioning
Timing your move can be stressful. Consider these options to make the process smoother and give you a clearer path to your new home.
Does The Neighborhood Meet Your Needs?
Choosing the right neighborhood is an important part of choosing your dream home. Utilize these online resources to give you the information you need to make a smart decision.
Questions to Ask Before Buying a Home in a Golf Community
Golf course community living can be idyllic, active and relaxing, but it can also have its issues, depending on a number of factors. Due diligence on your part can ensure it is the experience you have always dreamed of.
Do You Need Title Insurance? Four Reasons You Do.
Ownership in a home might seem straightforward, but there are actually myriad ways in which title to – and ownership of – a property can be jeopardized. Title insurance exists to help ensure that any issues to a clean transfer of title don’t affect your home ownership rights. Just what does title insurance do?
Home Buying 12-month Countdown Timeline
Ready to take the plunge into home ownership? Whatever your motivation, buying a home is exhilarating and rewarding. But many rookie – and returning to the market – home buyers find the process trickier to navigate than they expect or remember.
Patio Homes and Townhomes: Comparing and Contrasting
In many communities there are options to the kind of home a person or family can have. The most obvious are multi-level apartment complexes and traditional single-family detached houses in neighborhoods and subdivisions. In between these two extremes are a couple of options that are less known and understood – patio homes and townhomes. The differences are small but distinctive. …
6 Simple Tips to Make the Home Buying Experience Fun, Profitable and Efficient
The home buying search should be fun. It should also be an efficient use of a buyer’s time, and rewarding in getting that perfect home. This may sound like a tall order, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are 6 simple suggestions to get home: Analyze your lifestyle Create a list that reflects the lifestyle you want. Will you …
