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Posted on 11/22/2020

Purchasing a second home should be a fun, exciting experience. Yet homebuyers who fail to consider where they want to pursue a second residence may struggle to achieve their desired results. If you know you want to buy a second home, it often helps to narrow your house search to residences in a select group of cities and towns....

Second Home

Buying A Home

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Posted on 11/15/2020

Determine If a Residence Is Right for You

The definition of a "dream house" varies from homebuyer to homebuyer. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to determine if a residence is right for you. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you evaluate a home so you can decide whether to proceed with an offer to purchase. 1. Review a Home's Features...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 11/08/2020

Prioritize Your Listing for Millennial Buyers

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay The home selling trends for 2020 are predicted to skew toward the millennial generation given the most recent statistics of age demographics. While the exact definition of millennial varies, the term usually refers to anyone born between 1980 and 2000 (give or take a few years in either direction). Given the relatively...

Selling Your Home

Seller

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Posted on 11/01/2020

What to Do If a Buyer Rescinds an Offer to Purchase Your Residence

If a buyer rescinds his or her offer to purchase your house, there is no need to stress. In fact, there are many things you can do to rebound quickly, such as: 1. Address Any Problems with Your Home Try to find out why a buyer chose to walk away from your residence. That way, you could receive valuable...

Tips On Selling

Selling Your Home

Posted on 10/25/2020

Why Homebuyers Should Worry About Easements & Right-Of-Ways

Photo by Andrew Martin via Pixabay It’s not uncommon for homebuyers to discover that the land they purchased may not be entirely their own. Another party may have gained a legal right to use or traverse your property. Easements and right-of-ways can be established by a number of mechanisms and go unnoticed, particularly in undeveloped parcels or when...

Buying

Property Value

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Posted on 10/18/2020

Enhance Your House Listing

Believe it or not, a home listing may make or break your ability to sell your residence. If your initial home listing fails to stir up interest from property buyers, there is no need to stress. In fact, there are many quick, easy ways to bolster a house listing. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help...

Home Listing

Selling Your Home

Posted on 10/11/2020

Choosing the Best Time of Year to Relocate to a New Home

Photo by Aimee Cozza via Pixabay Moving to a new home can disrupt your routine at any time, but some times of the year are better than others for relocating to a new home. You'll get the most from the experience and enjoy a more seamless move if you plan things for the right time of year and...

Buying

Moving

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Posted on 10/04/2020

Lighting: Benefits of Skylights

Photo by Tania Van den Berghen via Pixabay When your kitchen or another part of your home could use a bit more light, consider adding skylights instead of lamps or light fixtures. Skylights can provide your home with some important benefits. As long as you have these lights properly installed, they can offer the following advantages for your...

Energy Efficiency

Skylight

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Posted on 09/27/2020

How to Waterproof Your Home

Photo by Martinelle via Pixabay One of the things that people may not think about when buying a house is waterproofing the crawlspace or basement. However, this is one of the biggest home maintenance items to address. You may not think of it because waterproofing is usually done when the house is built. However, it is important to...

Home

Tips

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Posted on 09/20/2020

Tips for Designing an Indoor Pool

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels When you have an indoor pool, you don’t have to wait for the weather to cooperate in order to go swimming. Indoor pools offer a convenient way to swim for exercise or relaxation whenever you want. These pools can also add even more luxury to your home with the right features and design....

Luxury

Swimming Pool

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Posted on 09/13/2020

Common Loan Terms of the Jumbo Mortgage

Photo by Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke via Pixabay A jumbo mortgage refers to a high-priced loan, usually meant for a luxury property. And while this loan may have once been reserved for the millionaire investors of the world, it may not be as exclusive as you think. If you're interested in what it takes to apply, it helps...

Mortgage

Jumbo Loan

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Posted on 09/06/2020

How to Pay Off a Mortgage Early

Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay One of the critical steps involved in looking for a home is the process of negotiating for a mortgage. Many people dread this process because they find out exactly how much money they are going to have to pay each month. At the same time, this is also an opportunity for people...

Pay Off Mortgage Early

Save On A Mortgage

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