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Thinking About Purchasing A Townhome? 2 Tips To Know Before You Buy

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The home buying process can be quite intimidating if you have never done it before. While you may have toured a lot of single family homes, you may have found your tastes shifting towards getting a townhome. These multi-family units have a couple more things to consider when compared to their single family home alternative. Be aware of these two things: Read Over The HOA Agreement Since townhomes often share features with surrounding units, such as the walls, yard, and roof, it’s common for them to be part of a homeowners association. Read More»

Time To Get Away From It All? 3 Things To Consider When Buying An Island Home

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If you’ve decided to take the plunge, and buy an island home, get ready for a big change. If you’ve ever spent time on an island before, you know how different it is from living on the mainland. Living on an island requires some big adjustments, it also requires some careful planning. Before you buy your island home, here are three important steps you should take. These steps will help you avoid a bad case of buyers remorse later on. Read More»

2 Things To Consider When Purchasing Your Single-Family Home

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If you recently began looking at single-family homes and are trying to find one that works well for you and your family, this is an excellent thing. Having a nice home to live in that is comfortable and a good fit for your family can make life much more enjoyable for you. Owning a home is also much more desirable than renting for most people. However, before you buy, there are some important things that you should think about in regards to your single-family home. Read More»

The Not So Scary Guide To Buying Your First Home

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It’s perfectly natural for first-time buyers to be a little nervous about it; after all, there are not too many larger purchases than a house in most people’s lifetime. When those nerves to turn to fears, however, it can cause you to put off that purchase for fear of making a mistake. Luckily, you can take some positive steps to calm those qualms and move forward with those plans if you do a bit of preparation. Read More»

Decorate A Short-Term Rental Unit With Functional Items That Will Help You Feel At Home

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If you and a co-worker have decided to share a short-term rental unit in an apartment complex that is located in a city where you both will be temporarily working, compromising on comfort and privacy may be a concern that has crossed your mind. The following tips will help you furnish and decorate the apartment with functional items that will help you feel at home in your new living quarters: Read More»

Maximize Home Security By Buying A House With Specific Qualities

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Shopping for a home to purchase can come with a lot of hesitation since you’ll want to make the best purchase possible. With how expensive buying a home is, it’s best to look for homes that you will feel comfortable in. Since a major concern of many homeowners is security, you’ll want to look for the following features before choosing a home: Fenced Community When checking out different neighborhoods to buy in, it’s best to look for homes that are in a fenced-in neighborhood. Read More»

Budget Tips For First-Time Home Buyers

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If you’re looking at single family houses for sale, money and financing will be at the forefront of your decisions. Many first time buyers don’t know all the costs that come from buying a house, or how much to budget for unexpected buying expenses. Here are some budget tips that can help you stay on top of your finances during the buying process: 1. Ready your ready money. When you look for a home and find one you like, you will have to submit a certain amount of ready money when your offer is accepted. Read More»

Three Important Details To Note While Doing A Home Tour

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Although the primary purpose of a home tour is to determine whether a house will fit your particular preferences and needs, it’s also a good time to check if the home has any issues that could negatively impact your enjoyment of the home and your wallet. However, many times, home buyers get caught up in evaluating big issues (e.g. appliance age, roof maintenance) that they completely overlook smaller details that could also pose a problem. Read More»

2 Excellent Reasons To Purchase A Home From A Real Estate Auction

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Whether you are someone who makes their money by purchasing and selling real estate, or if you are someone who is simply looking for a home to live in, then you may want to consider going to a real estate auction and checking out the homes being sold there. This article will discuss 2 excellent reasons to purchase a home from a real estate auction.  Excellent Prices One big reason why a lot of real estate investors, or home buyers in general, are drawn towards real estate auctions, is the fact that the homes are so well priced. Read More»

Analyzing The Landscaping When Buying A Home

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When looking at residential real estate for sale, you shouldn’t just focus on the structure of the actual home. Analyze every aspect of the home, including the landscaping, to confirm that it is suitable for your lifestyle and won’t cost you an arm and a leg soon after the purchase deal is done: The Trees Are Healthy         Confirm that the trees, or at least most of them, are healthy. This is especially true with a lot where most of the trees are extremely old and nearing the end of their life. Read More»