There is plenty of advice out there about how to select the right real estate agent… but how-to ensure that home buyers and sellers are acting like proper clients? These tips help buyers and sellers keep the best real estate agents in the area, once they’ve snagged their services. Do Homework to get up to […]
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5 of the Most Costly First-time Home Buyer Mistakes
As a first time home buyer, you likely have many questions about what to expect in the upcoming months. Many first time buyers will get caught up in the process and jump in with both feet, only to make mistakes that can end up costing them thousands of dollars. As you consider your options and […]
Posted inFinance
Before You Sign: 3 Mortgage Loans to Know About
Navigating the home mortgage maze can be challenging, particularly for first-time home buyers. Adding to the confusion is the fact that several types of mortgage loans can fit into multiple categories used to define home finance. To sort through the types of home mortgages available to you and ensure you understand terminology, here is a […]
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First-Time Home Buyer? Don’t Miss These Tax Breaks
Taxes are complicated enough before throwing a first time home buyer into the mix. However, there are a number of tax breaks that home buyers should not skip over when they start to do their taxes. From mortgage points to energy upgrades, an investment now can turn into a little extra green come next April […]
Posted inRent
5 Simple Ways to Make Your Rental Feel More Homey
There are many reasons why you may choose to rent instead of buy a home. YOLO! Whether you are renting for a short term before you purchase a place of your own, or you have decided to make renting your long-term option, there is no reason why your rental house, condominium or apartment should not […]
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5 Terrible, Horrible, No Good Reasons to Buy a House
Are you ready to buy a home? If you have weighed the financial concerns and feel that you are, there’s one more question to ask. Why do you want to buy? If your answer is one of these five reasons, you will be wise to wait. Here are five wrong reasons to jump into home […]
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4 Reasons You Can’t Live Without Renter’s Insurance
When people rent a home, they might expect that the homeowner’s insurance policy will cover them in the event of damage or disaster. How many of them have actually seen the policy to make sure? These four reasons show that renter’s insurance is vital for a tenant’s health and sanity: 1. Homeowners Often Lack Coverage […]
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4 Ways to Customize Your Rental Like a Boss!
Living in a rented house or apartment can feel mundane and bland. Landlords typically don’t like renters to make alterations to the rental that are permanent or stylistic, since they need to keep the rental looking in a way that will appeal to nearly everyone. Here are four ways to achieve a customized living environment […]
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Pet Proofing 101: Protecting Home and Pocketbook
Pets have mischievous tendencies. Sure, they may not mean to scratch the couch, tug the drapes or pick the carpet apart, but let’s face it, animals are well… animals. Whether you’re a renter or long-term buyer, pet-based damages can deteriorate your home’s value. You needn’t engage radical redesign methods to pet-proof your home, and a […]