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What to Know Before Buying a Home with a Basement

When looking for your next home, there are plenty of reasons to consider adding a basement to your wish list. Basements are great for...

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Rising Rent: How First-Time Homebuyers Can Achieve Homeownership

With the cost of rent climbing steadily in the last few years, buying a home may seem out of reach for many first-time homebuyers.

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Protect Your Investment: The Role of Earnest Money in Homebuying

Looking for your dream home is an exciting adventure, but there’s one important term to know before putting in an offer on your new home:...

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Homebuying, 2024

Closing Costs: Bummer or Benefit?

Closing costs are easily forgotten in the thrill of house-hunting. When shopping for a home, buyers tend to focus on the purchase price and...

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Homebuying, 2024

Homebuying Essentials: Why Pre-Approval Matters

In the exhilarating journey of purchasing a home, there's an important step that often gets overlooked in the excitement: pre-approval. It...

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Renovation Purchase: Loan Explained

Today’s real estate market is like none other. Inventory is tight, homes are getting multiple offers, properties often sell above list...

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How To Be Ready When It’s Time To Buy a House

Preparing to buy a house for the first time may seem overwhelming. If you’re getting ready to buy your first home, it helps to plan before...

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Top 5 Things Realtors Want Homebuyers to Know

Buying a home is an adventure. It’s exciting and scary at the same time. Having a team to help you through the process is the best way to...

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7 Ways to Compete with a Cash Offer

You’ve likely heard the phrase “cash is king” and that certainly applies to the real estate market. Almost a third of all home purchases...

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8 Ways to Win the Bid on a House

You’ve found the home of your dreams and are about to make an offer — but there’s only one problem. Other people have their sights set on...

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