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Buying or Selling a Home

Whether the fix-ups are finished or just starting, let the next home improvement adventure begin when buying or selling a home

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Adding attractive photos to your online listing is one of the most important things you can do to help sell your home. There are a number of budget-friendly ways to spruce up your home’s exterior and entice online viewers to your front door for an in-person look.

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Our house is on the market. Last week a home inspection took place. Later the buyer backed out, but …

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Getting a House Ready for Sale

Preparing Your Home for Sale: A Comprehensive Guide

Even in a seller’s market, a home sale can be unprofitable if the homeowners don’t prepare the home for sale before listing. A …

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Rent or Buy? Financial Pros and Cons Explained

The choice to rent or buy a home has puzzled many as they stand on the threshold of making one of life’s most significant …

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Shower vs. Bathtub: Best Choice for Home Value

Remodeling your bathroom is always a smart home improvement that can increase your home’s value.  But one common bath …

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First-Time Homeowners Repair Checklist

It’s a thrilling time for first-time homeowners when they discover their offer has been accepted on a new home, especially if …

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Building a New Home

Buying vs. Building a Home: Pros and Cons

When it comes to finding the perfect home, you have two basic choices: Search the market for a home that’s perfect (or close …

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How to Pick the Perfect Neighborhood When Buying a Home

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions of someone’s life. Understanding what you want in a neighborhood is just as …

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How to Negotiate Real Estate Commission When Selling a Home

If you are in the process of selling your home or are planning to sell your home, then you likely know that the seller is on the …

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8 Smart Ways to Increase Your Credit Score Fast

If you’re looking to secure a loan – whether it’s personal or for your business – having a healthy credit score will play a big …

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9 Smart Tips for Negotiating a House Purchase

If you’re in the market for a new home and looking to land an awesome deal, you’ll need to know how to negotiate a house …

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Pros and Cons of Buying a Fixer-Upper

A fixer-upper is a house that is in need of significant repairs. On the surface, these properties might not seem more appealing …

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8 Essential Steps to Buying Your First Home

Buying your first home is no small feat. For many people, it’s one of the most important and largest financial investments …

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6 Things That Make a Great Rental Property Investment

A great rental property will build your wealth, either through appreciation, equity, or additional monthly income. Ideally, you …

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Is it bad buying a foreclosed home?

With U.S. home prices still rising, it can be tempting to look for a good deal. Buying a foreclosed home is not a bad idea given …

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6 Most Expensive Home Buying Mistakes

Learn about the hazards that may be uncovered by your home inspection, calling for a return to the negotiation table. Find out …

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Best Real Estate Investment During COVID-19

6 Best Ways to Evaluate Potential Real estate investment is tricky even in good times. While you can make serious profits if you …

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The Hidden Costs of Selling a House

If you have equity in your home and decided to put it on the market expecting a profit when the sale is final, there are a few …

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6 Key Reasons Why Virtual Home Tours Are Here to Stay

As the real estate business changes due to COVID-19, virtual home tours have been proven to benefit buyer, seller and agent. …

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New Home Build? These 4 Design Choices Can Pay Big Dividends

A new home build provides opportunities for features like an open floor plan, storage space and hardwood floors that would be …

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Downpayment Assistance Programs Offer Help for First Time Homebuyers

Homeownership can become a reality for those who struggle to gather the funds for a downpayment. There are many downpayment …

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Feeling Cramped? How to Tell You Have Officially Outgrown Your Current Home

If you think you’re outgrowing your home, you’ll need to consider whether that means renovating or moving. Here's how to way …

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What You Need to Know About Cosigning a Mortgage

Qualifying for a mortgage can be a challenge for first-time buyers. By having a cosigner, a borrower may qualify sooner or for …

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How to Buy a Home with Less-than-Great Credit

Your credit plays a significant role in getting a mortgage, making it difficult to buy a home with poor credit. Along with your …

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Best Kept Secrets for Selling Your Home In Winter

While the number of homes sold nationwide can vary depending on location, it’s fairly common for existing home sales to dip …

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4 Things to Know About Home Improvement Before Buying a Home

When you dive into home buying, there are plenty of things you should know. One big part of the process that you should learn …

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