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Three Excellent Reasons to Buy a Home So You Can Get out of the “Renting Rut”

January 27th, 2015 · Comments Off on Three Excellent Reasons to Buy a Home So You Can Get out of the “Renting Rut”

Renting a home is a good option for some, but buying a home just might be the best thing for you. Let’s take a look at some big advantages to buying a house that will help you get out of your renting rut and focus more on your future.

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Are You Ready to Make the Leap into Home Ownership? Here’s How You Can Tell

January 13th, 2015 · Comments Off on Are You Ready to Make the Leap into Home Ownership? Here’s How You Can Tell

Are you ready to make that leap from living at home or renting to owning a home of your own? While everyone moves at their own pace, here are some signs that you can use to determine if it is time to own your own home.

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First-Time Condo Buyer? What to Expect from Your New Homeowners Association

December 17th, 2014 · Comments Off on First-Time Condo Buyer? What to Expect from Your New Homeowners Association

Every owner of condominium property automatically becomes a member of a homeowners association, otherwise referred to a “HOA” throughout the United States or a “Strata” in Canada. With that membership come certain rights and responsibilities.

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You Ask, We Answer: How to Choose Between Expanding Your Current Home and Buying a New One

December 10th, 2014 · Comments Off on You Ask, We Answer: How to Choose Between Expanding Your Current Home and Buying a New One

Let’s take a quick look at a few questions that will help you to determine whether buying a new home or expanding your current home is the best choice when you’re in need of some extra space.

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Looking for Luxury? How to Upsize Your Next Home Without Upsizing Your Costs

December 9th, 2014 · Comments Off on Looking for Luxury? How to Upsize Your Next Home Without Upsizing Your Costs

Size matters when you are buying a new home. Whether you plan to expand your family, need more room for your stuff, or are concerned with resale value, you want to get the most space for your money.

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First Time Buyers: Understanding How Property Taxes Work and What You Can Expect to Pay

December 3rd, 2014 · Comments Off on First Time Buyers: Understanding How Property Taxes Work and What You Can Expect to Pay

Are you about to buy a house or condo for the first time? In this blog post we’ll share how property taxes work and what you can expect to pay when you buy your new home.

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Buying an Investment Property? Here’s How You Can Maximize Your Rental Revenue

December 2nd, 2014 · Comments Off on Buying an Investment Property? Here’s How You Can Maximize Your Rental Revenue

Whether you’re buying a ski-in/ski-out condo at your favorite resort or you’re thinking of picking up a small home in a busy tourist area, buying a property for short-term rental purposes can be an excellent investment that quickly begins to provide additional revenue.

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You Ask, We Answer: Should I Consider a Warranty when Buying a New Home?

November 25th, 2014 · Comments Off on You Ask, We Answer: Should I Consider a Warranty when Buying a New Home?

In today’s blog post we’ll briefly explore home warranties including some of the pros and cons of buying one and how they differ from homeowner’s insurance.

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The 3 Minute Guide to Real Estate “Flipping” and How to Get Moving Today

November 21st, 2014 · Comments Off on The 3 Minute Guide to Real Estate “Flipping” and How to Get Moving Today

If you’ve been thinking about investing in a real estate project you may have considered buying a distressed house or two at a steep discount in order to fix them up and sell them at a higher price. This is known as “flipping”, and in today’s post we’ll share a quick guide to flipping homes and how to get started with this type of real estate investing.

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Failed Negotiations: What to Do when the Seller is an Immovable Object

November 19th, 2014 · Comments Off on Failed Negotiations: What to Do when the Seller is an Immovable Object

Once you’ve found the perfect new home and delivered your first offer to the seller, you may find that they return with a counteroffer or a flat out refusal. In this blog post we’ll share a few ways to manage an unreasonable or stubborn home seller so you can get the deal closed.

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