Unmatched competition, sky-high housing prices and a seemingly endless surge in demand — the symptoms of the current market seem eerily familiar to some real estate experts. Murmurs of a housing bubble have been heard throughout the country, from the intense market in Seattle to the building empire in Florida. It’s a term that causes everyone to […]
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Making Moves to Your Family’s New Home
Moving to a new home can be a challenging time, but when your household includes children, that challenge can be magnified. From leaving behind friends to experiencing a new neighborhood, children typically have a lot of concerns when it comes to a move. Here are a few things you can do in the weeks leading up […]
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Top 10 Pros and Cons of Living in a Gated Community
Real estate gated communities are widely considered to be the crowning point of luxury living. Gated communities offer privacy and security, as well as other benefits. But what are the cons to living in a gated community? Is it for you? Manned vs. Unmanned Gated Communities The entrance/exit gates at gated communities come either manned […]
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Moisture Matters: How-to detect Humid Areas at Home
Households get wet, and a moisture-free lifestyle isn’t possible in any home. Boiling water, heaters, baths, rain and daily activities can introduce moisture to your home, and it’s important to check your house’s walls for wetness regularly. Of course, your home’s foundation and built-in materials reduce moisture, but long-term damages can occur behind closed doors. […]
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Real Estate Technology: Keeping Up?
Every savvy real estate agent understands that one critical cornerstone of success in the modern real estate market lies in the adoption of the most current technology. The sharpest agents know that modern technology is as much a moving target as their clients are. Once, and not so long ago, a real estate broker’s website […]
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5 Red Flags Any Home Inspector Should Find
Before buying a home, you will need to pay for a home inspection from a qualified inspector. Home inspectors know what to look for to ensure that the home is in good shape, without any hidden problems that might make it a costly purchase for you down the road. They will look beyond the cosmetic side, […]
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How-to Be the Best Client for Your Real Estate Agent
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 […]
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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 […]