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8 Ways to Save Money to Buy a Home When You Can’t Really Afford Too

Knowing you need to save money is one thing, but making it happen requires some extra effort. After all, your paycheck won’t automatically move itself into your savings account. Only you can take the required steps to set

aside some …

What is a Side Sewer Inspection?

Very few home buyers consider sewer inspections before buying a home. They know they should get a home inspection, but side sewer inspectionthe sewer line is almost an afterthought. Yet this is one of the most important inspections a buyer of an …

The Five Reasons Your Credit Score Can Drop!

Many of us are working to build our credit scores, but what is often overlooked are the actions you take that ding your score, even if you were doing something you thought was positive.Credit You got this

The good news is that many …

Nearly every industry has been impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic and real estate is no exception

Key Questions For Buying Or Selling A Home During The Pandemic

Nearly every industry has been impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic and real estate is no exception. Because the cornerstone of buying or selling a home is face-to-face interaction, …

What is the Difference Between Pre-Qualification and Pre-Approval When Buying a Home?

Buying a home as an investment in your future

The terms “pre-approval” and “pre-qualification” for a mortgage are different, although some lenders use the terms interchangeably. Both can help you get started with your home buying, but are useful at different points in the process.   Pre-qualification is solely based …

Young, Smart and On-the-Go: Top 10 Metros for Millennials Who Want to Relocate

The handwringing over the latest exploits, likes and dislikes of millennials has become somewhat of a national sport. Some of the observations are the result of generational rivalry rather than insights into wide-ranging trends. Still, it’s essential to recognize that—given …

Divorce and Real Estate!

According to LawFirms.com, January is referred to as “the divorce month,” with filings spiking during the post-holiday season.  While this may not be the most positive way for me to start out with tips this year that you should …

Twelve, Six and Three Month Plan for First-Time Home Buyers

Couple deciding to buy a homeFirst-time home buyers want to know what they should be doing to successfully secure a property.  Whether you’re buying alone or with somebody else, in the city or in the country, for yourself or as an investment, it helps to …

Great Reasons to Buy a Home During the Holidays

Holiday home buyingMoving during the holidays can be unpleasant with all the seasonal activities and obligations. However, there are plenty of positives to buying a home during the holidays that may make the headaches of moving worth the effort.

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Have You Budgeted for Closing Costs?

Saving for a down payment is a key step in the homebuying process, and it’s not the only piece you need to include in your budget. Another factor that’s important to plan for are the closing costs required to obtain …