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How to Get the Most Out of Your Home Inspection

A home inspection is non-negotiable for buyers who are intent on peace of mind. There is no easier way to build confidence in the purchase...

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Find Your Ideal Neighborhood

When you’re looking at houses online, it’s all about the aesthetics and the house. Is the roof new? How big is the backyard? Does the whole...

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When I Buy New Construction, Do I Need An Agent?

The new construction process is no less complicated than an existing home purchase. There will be a buyer, a seller, title insurance, a...

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When Should You Buy a House?

So, you’re thinking of buying a house? Congrats! Just like getting married, you want to enter into the process informed and confident in...

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5 Questions Single Parents Should Ask Themselves before Buying a Home

Being a parent isn’t an easy job, and being a single parent is even less so. In many cases, it can feel as though all the responsibilities...

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Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Make 

First-time homeowners are bound to run into issues they didn't expect, but that doesn't mean they're unavoidable. We've put together seven...

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When Is It Too Late to Back Out?

Buyer’s remorse is seriously the worst. That 80-inch television was just so dazzlingly clear, magical even, hanging on the Best Buy wall....

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How to Ace the Final Walkthrough

The big day is almost here! If your closing date is coming up soon, your Realtor has probably scheduled a type of showing called the “final...

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The Difference Between Manufactured and Modular Homes

Manufactured homes and modular homes are not created equal – at least not from the perspective of a home lender. Mortgages for manufactured...

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Why You Should Buy a Home in Winter

While traversing icy roads and trekking through snow banks might not be the most appealing way to find a new home, it could be the...

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