Selecting the right home to purchase for a family is a monumental task, and this process can seem even more challenging for those with a large or growing family.
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Family Matters: How to Choose the Perfect Home for a Large or Growing Family
June 25th, 2015 · Comments Off on Family Matters: How to Choose the Perfect Home for a Large or Growing Family
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Moving to the City? How to Downsize from a Large House to a Smaller Condo or Apartment
June 17th, 2015 · Comments Off on Moving to the City? How to Downsize from a Large House to a Smaller Condo or Apartment
With the higher cost of real estate in central urban areas and with real estate space at a premium, many who make the decision to relocate will need to downsize from a larger house to a smaller condo or apartment.
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Buying a Home This Summer? Our Guide to Finding the Perfect New Neighborhood
June 16th, 2015 · Comments Off on Buying a Home This Summer? Our Guide to Finding the Perfect New Neighborhood
Finding the perfect home to purchase is easier said than done, and savvy home buyers understand the importance of researching the neighborhood as well as the home.
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Hunting for the Best Local Schools? Here Are 5 Checklist Items You’ll Want to Look For
June 5th, 2015 · Comments Off on Hunting for the Best Local Schools? Here Are 5 Checklist Items You’ll Want to Look For
There are numerous factors that you may review when choosing a new place to live. If you have children, the quality of the schools and the level of education that your kids will receive in the schools is important. When you are looking at schools, use this helpful checklist to guide you in making a great decision.
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Understanding Escalation Clauses and When You’ll Want to Automatically Raise Your Offer
June 4th, 2015 · Comments Off on Understanding Escalation Clauses and When You’ll Want to Automatically Raise Your Offer
Real estate sales contracts can be confusing, and there seem to be contingencies and special circumstances for many different events built into a standard contract. One option that your real estate agent may ask if you are interested in is an escalation clause, which we’ll explore in today’s blog post.
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Do You Need a Real Estate Attorney to Help Close Your Home Purchase? Let’s Take a Look
June 2nd, 2015 · Comments Off on Do You Need a Real Estate Attorney to Help Close Your Home Purchase? Let’s Take a Look
When buying a new home, you may have a close eye focused on your budget and expenses, and your goal may be to keep related expenses to a minimum. However, you may also be well aware that a real estate purchase is a legal transaction, and you may be wondering if you need to pay for legal services from a real estate attorney.
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Buying a Classic Older Home? Three Upgrades You’ll Need to Make Immediately
May 20th, 2015 · Comments Off on Buying a Classic Older Home? Three Upgrades You’ll Need to Make Immediately
Older homes may have incredible architectural detail and special features that you simply do not want to change. However, there are some essential features that should be upgraded as soon as possible after you take ownership of your classic home.
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Multi-Generational Living: Our Guide to Buying a Home That Suits Your Whole Family
May 13th, 2015 · Comments Off on Multi-Generational Living: Our Guide to Buying a Home That Suits Your Whole Family
Today’s modern homes are generally designed to accommodate a more traditional modern family, which includes only parents and kids or for only a married couple without kids. When you are buying a home for other generations as well, it is important for you to pay attention to a few important points.
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Buying a Rental Property? How to Choose Between Single-Family and Multi-Family Homes
May 7th, 2015 · Comments Off on Buying a Rental Property? How to Choose Between Single-Family and Multi-Family Homes
Entering into the real estate market requires time and monetary commitment. Depending on the purpose for purchasing rental property determines whether one should invest in a single family or multi-family dwelling.
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Buying a Home? What to Do if Problems Are Found During the Final Home Inspection
May 5th, 2015 · Comments Off on Buying a Home? What to Do if Problems Are Found During the Final Home Inspection
As a home buyer, you may go through a number of different steps to ensure that the property that you purchase is in great condition. In most cases, there will be no problems with the final inspection. However, in the event that there is a problem with the final inspection, you will need to know how to handle it.
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