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How To Make a Competitive Offer In Today’s Market

Do you want to know how to make the best offer on a house? In today’s market, there are many moving parts that could make or break your...

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House Goals: Are You Ready to Buy?

To everything, there’s a season. If you’re vacillating between renting or buying a home, you can never do enough research. While the...

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Home-Buying Advice for the Self-Employed

Homeownership is a dream, but it can also be a nightmare of red tape, fees you hadn’t expected, and hurdles you hadn’t counted on if you...

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How to Qualify for a Mortgage as an Independent Contractor

Are you getting ready to buy your first home? If you’re a freelancer, contractor, or covidpreneur, you may not know where to begin when it...

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Senior Advice for Finding, Buying, and Moving Into Your New Home

The kids are gone, you’re retired, and you’re finally taking advantage of those senior deals around town. Being a senior has never been...

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Want to Flip Houses in Retirement? Here’s How to Do It Successfully

If you're intrigued by the idea of making some extra money by flipping houses, you aren't alone. Especially now that you've retired,...

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Lender or Real Estate Agent: Which Comes First?

Buying a home can feel like a plethora of moving parts without even knowing how to start the machine. Getting started can be confusing,...

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Tips for Millennials Entering the Housing Market

Right now, many millennials (those born between 1981 and 1997) are entering a new phase in their lives. Those on the older end of the...

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The Impact of Covid-19 on Real Estate

It’s almost summer, and while the temperature outside may not be hot, the housing market sure is. And yet if you are looking for a home,...

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The Best Time of Year to Buy a House

The home buying process is exciting! It’s a new beginning and a chance to turn a space into your own. But know that buying a house (and...

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