Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Your First Home – Buying a home can be an anxious process, and that worry is compounded for anyone embarking on homeownership for the first time. There’s so much to do and so much you don’t know that “overwhelmed” doesn’t seem like an adequate term. Even though you...
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How to Move on a Budget – What do you need to know to relocate on a budget – and get everything done without losing your mind? Here are some things to think about. Assess your time vs. money situation The economics of moving your household are simple: if you have the time...
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Agents can help you understand fair market worth, identify which fixtures and finishes will be most attractive, and maybe even find you a buyer when you’re completed, whether you’re renovating and flipping in an area you know intimately or a new place where you’re not as acquainted. But that is not all. Continue reading...
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Selling a House Before a Recession – If selling your home is an option for you and you have some flexibility in terms of when you want to relocate. Here is some information about what to expect when selling a property during a recession. Recessions are a buyer’s market The truth is that...
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Saving for a down payment is the most difficult aspect of becoming a homeowner for most first-time buyers. In some locations, saving for a 20% down payment might take more than 40 years, and it is the single most difficult obstacle for homebuyers. How Do First-Time Homebuyer Grants Work? Homebuyer subsidies are intended...
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How To Negotiate Your First Home Purchase – Learn how to get the best deal when buying your dream home. Buying a property is a significant commitment, so you want to ensure that you get the best deal possible through bargaining. However, you may be wondering how to negotiate a house’s price because...
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Homeward Bound Newsletter April 2022 – Welcome to the month of April. By the time you are reading this, you will be deep into it. That means I can’t play any April Fool jokes on you. Never been a fan of those anyway. When I was a kid, my favorite radio station announced they...
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Home Inspection With New Construction – You could believe that a home inspection isn’t necessary if you had the house built from the ground up to your specifications. Is it going to be a waste of your time and money? Depending on how you look at it. A home inspection can provide important insights...
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Tips for A First-Time Home Seller – Selling a home is not the same as buying a home. Buying a home usually involves emotions and feelings, whereas selling a home usually revolves around what listing agents refer to as maximizing profit potential. The advice provided here is applicable to first-time home sellers as well...
LEARN MORESpring is Springing! Yay! I just came inside from shooting a video outside and WOW! It’s nice out! Yes I realize that when you get this and read it that it could be cold and rainy, but those cold days are just about over. Everyone loves Spring, primarily because it means… summer is near! ...
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