With Valentine’s Day in the air, now is a good time to assess whether or not you are buying a home with your heart or your head. Sure, a good mix of both is probably in order, but you should be aware of some common pitfalls when your home search and purchase tend to lean […]
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These days, more than ever, it is vital for homeowners to educate themselves on all manner of terms and lingo surrounding the purchasing experience. One such term that you may not be familiar with is, “appraisal gap.” Below you will discover what an appraisal gap is and what you need to know in order to
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It’s true that these days, there is a national holiday for just about anything! I bet you didn’t know that the last Monday in January is officially National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day. History and Origins The roots of National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day are traced back to and credited to a radio broadcaster named Jim
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Whether you consider yourself a real estate investor or simply consider yourself a homeowner, many people find that homeownership can be a jumping-off point for considering their home beyond a primary residence. In fact, some military families initially purchase their homes to live in during a duty assignment but realize soon that upon PCSing, they
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Back before the days of the Internet, FaceTime, and going live through social media apps, the only way for a potential home buyer to see a home for sale was to physically visit it in person to do a walk-through. There would be open houses or mutually agreed upon showing times between buying and listing
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If gaining a better understanding of all things financial in this next year is on your radar, then you may be doing a deep dive on where all of your dollars are going, including the dollars spent on your most expensive asset. Whether you are happily settled in your home or looking to purchase or
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With the dawning of a fresh start at the New Year, many people find themselves in a spirit of reflection, full of ideas and inspiration on how they can improve upon every area of their lives. Some common goals people set during this time of year might include increasing their fitness routines, communicating with loved
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No one, even the experts can truly see into the future. And while it would be nice to have a crystal ball to get a peek into what the real estate trends might look like in the coming year, just about every aspect of these trends is pure conjecture using only predictions of data to
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For military families, December doesn’t necessarily signal a rest, a break, or a pause from the demands of duty. For service members and their spouses and children, deployments and TDYs continue, Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and moves are still happening, not to mention all of the other day-to-day operations that can fill the
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When it comes to selling your home, there are three Ps to keep in mind that will ensure you get a quick sale: Price, Problems, Professionals. Price The number one reason a home will stay on the listing market for a long time is its price. In the real estate world, a home that is
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