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Home Selling

10 Things That Make Your House Look Messy During an Appraisal

It’s hard to keep a tidy house all of the time, but if you are closing in on an appraisal date or showings, get ready to clean up your act...

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Lifestyle

How to Remodel Your Home with No Money

Whether you are in the market to sell or just sick of the same old, same old, a home remodel might be just what you need to freshen up that...

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Homebuying

How Do I Get a Conventional Loan?

When shopping around for a mortgage, you’ll likely encounter many terms related to types of loans. For instance, conventional loans are one...

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Home Selling

How Long Should You Keep an Investment Property?

Financial planning is a complicated task. If you are considering whether to purchase, hold, and/or sell an investment property, it is...

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Lifestyle

Create a Home That Prioritizes Mental Health

Within the last few months, many of us have been focused on how we can be a better version of ourselves.

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Home Selling

How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House?

Planning to list your home while the market is still hot? Sellers may have a considerable advantage in today’s robust real estate market,...

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Home Selling

5 Tips for Staging an Open House

Preparing for an open house can feel like a mountain of a task, but with some work and a little know-how, that upcoming event becomes far...

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Homebuying

What Does Buying a Home “As-is” Mean?

In a competitive real estate market, you might be tempted to buy a house “as-is.” But is it a good idea and what does it mean? Here's what...

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Mortgage 101

How Quickly Can a Mortgage Be Approved?

Today’s real estate market moves fast. Time is of the essence if you want a chance at getting your offer accepted.

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Homebuying

What Should I Do Before I Talk to a Lender?

Applying for a mortgage can be a bit scary, especially if you’re not familiar with the process. Besides, who wouldn’t be nervous dealing...

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