If you’re looking for your first house, a fixer-upper may sound appealing. These houses have dramatically decreased rates because they require extensive repairs or modifications. In today’s market, where saving for a down payment on a house is a real hardship for many people, the affordability of fixer-uppers is a significant advantage. Other buyers,...
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Financial Goals – The New Year is an excellent time to establish some sound financial objectives. But don’t go overboard. Set small, attainable goals to help you progress toward your larger ambitions. You could want to start with a big goal, like buying a house or retiring early, and then look at what you’ll...
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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...
LEARN MOREBuying Your First Home – The home-buying process can be intimidating, especially if it’s your first trip around the block. There are numerous moving elements, from preparing your money to selecting the ideal house to obtaining a mortgage loan. If you get them right, you’ll have your dream home. Have you changed course? And...
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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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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...
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Find A Home That Fits Your Budget – Although home prices have reached all-time highs, you have been prequalified for a mortgage. You’ve finally acknowledged that your dream home in the ideal location is financially out of reach—and you’re wondering if you’ll be able to find an inexpensive property. Here are some pointers for...
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Choose The Right Location – Looking to purchase a new house but aren’t sure where you want to live? As you begin your search, you’ll see that costs range widely from one location to the next—and can even differ significantly within the same area. Learn the key factors that affect real estate prices and...
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! ...
LEARN MORETips For Buying A Home In A Hot Real Estate Market – You’ve saved up for a down payment. You’ve done an excellent job. Your credit score is outstanding. All you need now is a place to live. But how do you find one in such a competitive market? Every house you visit appears...
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