Tag: Real Estate

Posted on 08/08/2022

Checklist for buying a house: A first-time buyer's guide

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of home buying, it can be helpful to create a checklist for buying a house. Using a checklist can help you right from the beginning, since there are several important steps to take before you even begin your home search, like securing a mortgage lender. To help get you started, here...

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First Time Homebuyer

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Posted on 06/07/2021

Do You Have to Join the HOA?

Photo by RawPixel.com via Shutterstock When it comes to homeowner’s associations, you need to know what type yours is before you determine whether to “join” it. There are two types of associations, covenant-based and voluntary. When homeowners ask about requirements to join a homeowner’s association, they may believe it is optional, but if our association is covenant-based, you...

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HOA

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Posted on 11/09/2020

Hiring a Green Home Contractor

Are you familiar with “green” home builders? They are contractors who construct homes from sustainable or renewable products. These green home builders use durable materials in building all kinds of homes ranging from individual bungalows to expansive, real estate developments. Just like traditional builders, they handle diverse types of construction but build in a way that minimizes waste....

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Real Estate

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Posted on 10/13/2019

Why Millennials Make Real Estate Decisions with Their Parents

There are both younger and older Millennials today willing to purchase a home but want a realtor to guide them through the process due to a couple of mistakes they are afraid of committing. The most surprising thing about how Millennials buy homes is that they want a realtor to guide them through the process, because everyone, buyers...

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Personal Finance

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Posted on 09/08/2019

Some Things To Know Before Buying A Condo In Florida

For many, buying a condo is the ultimate dream, and with benefits like no yard to mow, security and affordability, it is easy to see why condo ownership is in high-demand. However, when searching for a condo, it is essential you know that condos are a bit different from town homes or single-family homes. Below are some guidelines...

Considering A Condo

Real Estate

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Posted on 09/01/2019

Driving Around Town to Prevent Getting Lost

New to an area or just finding yourself lost more often than you would like. There is a remedy! All it takes is the courage to explore. For some, this will be more about the courage, and for others, you may look at this and say who has time for that, but it is much easier for you...

Moving Tips

Relocating

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Posted on 08/04/2019

How to Prep Your Home for Sale as A Home Owner

Selling your home is a big deal, and while there's a lot that your real estate agent will do for you, you also have an essential part to play in the process of selling your home for a new one. A seller needs to make the house as attractive as possible when putting it up for sale. Here...

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Real Estate

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Posted on 07/14/2019

Spotting A Great Foreclosure Deal

If you want to take advantage of the market and to get a good deal on a foreclosure, apart from having sufficient cash, there are some few things you need to know before you complete the transaction. Before you get started, you should understand what foreclosure means. Succinctly, a foreclosure is a bank-owned property, often known as real...

Buying A Foreclosure

Homebuyers

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Posted on 06/09/2019

Be Sure you Know Your Closing Costs

When buying a home, nothing could be worse than getting down to the hour of closing only to discover you don't have enough money in your account for all those insane fees you didn't know about. These fees are due to the lender and other third parties such as the title company at the close of the deal...

Closing Costs

Real Estate

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Posted on 06/02/2019

Why You Should Not Pay Off Your Mortgage Early

Deciding not to pay off ahead on your mortgage can be a decision made because you want to divert your cash to another investment. If you have an investment that is certain to yield interest or because you have a certain way you have planned your finances, paying the full mortgage earlier than due has no place on...

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Personal Finance

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Posted on 05/26/2019

5 Factors That Influence Your Home's Value

When you want to sell or buy a property, knowing its value is essential. For sellers, especially, there are higher chances that your home won't outperform other listings if they are of low value. The listing price of a home can even change after an appraisal of its value. Here are some crucial factors that can affect the...

Real Estate

Home Value

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