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Home Inspection Details – What’s Bad and What’s OK

There are a multitude of steps to climb on your way to the finalized purchase of a home, and the home inspection is one of the most...

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Buying a House for Your Kid

Does your kid need a place to live? Some established parents are choosing to purchase a home for their adult children. Of course, you could...

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A Buyers Guide: Bankruptcy, Foreclosure and Short Sales

A bankruptcy is a difficult thing to go through and if you have ever been through one, you might be wondering how it can affect your...

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3 Ways Buying a Home is a lot Like Getting Married

Getting married is a big deal! It requires planning, has its ups and downs, and brings much joy. Much like buying a home.

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To Buy or Build?

Depending on your perspective, these could be the best of times or the worst of times to be house-hunting. Listings are selling fast and...

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How Renovation Loans Can Get You Your Dream Home

With the current housing market going strong, shopping for a new pad has become a bit of a challenge. Yes, homeowners are able to sell at...

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What You Need to Know About Relocating

You’re contemplating a move, but not just any move. Oh no, not you! Your go-big-or-go-home outlook won’t let you just mosey on down the...

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Should You Buy a Home Before Or After Marriage?

You have two big contracts to sign. One says you’ll stay with the same person and the other one says you’ll stay in the same place. So...

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What You Need to Consider Before Buying that Fixer Upper

On the market for a Fixer Upper? Who isn’t nowadays? But before you find yourself ankle deep in moldy subflooring, take a pause and...

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Stop Wasting Money on Vacations and Do This Instead

The average American household spends about $2,000 on each vacation they take. Add them all together, and the United States Travel...

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