Buyers

April 8, 2020

Planning for Closing Costs

Let's talk about closing costs associated with buying a home. You probably understand that you will need to have a down payment in order to close on your new home. Most likely, you have factored in this amount and have saved it or are currently saving for your “down.” …

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March 1, 2020

Vacation Money Saving Tips

Planning your vacation while saving to buy a home? It’s not impossible! Taking a vacation on a scaled-back budget is totally possible. Check out a few ideas on ways to save money when you travel:

1. Shop around for bargains 

The old concept of “supply and demand” …

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Feb. 12, 2020

Location, Location, Location

You may have heard the phrase that the three things that matter most in real estate are, “location, location, and location.” Nonetheless, some buyers end up purchasing a home in a location that’s not right for them, simply because they make their choice for all the wrong reasons. 

They’re …

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Jan. 23, 2020

Move-In Ready vs. Fixer-Upper Homes

We can’t tell you how many times our clients have had an idea of what something will cost to improve their new home, only to be surprised by the outcome. Whether it be flooring, a new roof, or a new HVAC system, we have been able to share our …

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Sept. 16, 2019

15 Overlooked Tax Deductions to Pay Attention to

In just a few short months, tax season will be upon us! We know it’s tempting, but don’t take the easy way out this year. Chances are, you’ll end up losing a lot of hard-earned money. Although the reform on taxes in 2018 did change many popular write-offs, there …

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Aug. 14, 2019

4 Tips for Choosing a Realtor

Are you thinking of buying a house or selling a house? One of the first steps you'll want to take is to find a good realtor. There are many local realtors advertising their services, so the process of finding the right one can be quite daunting.

There …

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July 15, 2019

How to Save Searches on Our Website

Congratulations, you are searching for a home! Whether it is your first time or fifth time, figuring out how to optimize your home search is critical to a smooth and successful experience.

The best way to optimize your searches on our website is to add a bunch of …

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July 8, 2019

How to Sign up for Monthly Market Reports

If you're currently on the hunt for the perfect new home, you need to utilize monthly market reports. They are the hidden gem of the home buying process! Market Reports contain a list of area home values (aka comps) over a specified timeframe in your desired city, subdivision, or …

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