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How to Prepare and Budget for Buying a Home

How to Prepare and Budget for Buying a Home If you’re in the market to buy a home, there are a few expected and unexpected costs you’ll need to save for. It’s important to understand all of your potential costs …
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5 Things to Remember to Check Before Buying a Home 

                It’s hard to shop for a home without viewing each property through a hopeful lens.  We know there are some things we can repair, and others that we should eventually replace. It’s …
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Want to Avoid Home Buyers Remorse? Follow These Six Tips!

All home buyers want to find the “perfect home”. There are plenty of tips out there like check out the surrounding schools or drive by it at night. Check out our list here about what to do before buying your …
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Before you Buy, Visit the Home at These Times!

Finding the home of your dreams comes along with feelings of happiness and relief. But have you thought about feelings of annoyance? What if every morning at 4am a large jet goes over your home…would that change your mind about …
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Seven Home Buying Myths: Debunked!

Are you ready to buy a home? Not so fast! Even if you have an idea of what is included in the home buying journey, a lot of it may not be true. We are here to steer you towards …
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How Long Does It Take To Save A Down Payment?

In a recent study conducted by Builder.com, researchers determined that nationwide it would take “nearly eight years” for a first-time buyer to save enough for a 10% down payment on their dream home. Depending on where you live, median rents, incomes and home prices all …
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Ask an Agent: the Timeline for Purchasing a Home (Part 4)

Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or someone who has purchased before, the timeline of events can often be confusing. We’re here to help! Our simple infographic will be revealed over the next few weeks, and it outlines the entire …
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