One of the first questions that a real estate agent will ask new buyers is, “What do you want in your new home”? It might seem like an easy question to answer but identifying your “wants’ from your “needs” is an important aspect of your home search. Needs – A need is something that is […]

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Moving can be a stressful time for families. While adults and young children can find it difficult to alter their routines, it can be especially difficult for teenaged children. The teen years are a confusing time anyway and when you add moving into the mix it can be even more difficult; changing schools, missing friends, […]

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Investment properties used to be homes and multi-family properties used for full time rentals. Over the past decade, we’ve seen a new crop of investment properties emerge, the short term rentals. But what’s involved in owning a vacation rental? Is it worth the work? A short term rental is a great investment for a number […]

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If you’ve been looking for a new home, finding the right one is exciting. Now that it’s time to write the offer, however, you might be wondering what you can do to make sure the seller is impressed with your offer. Of course the easiest way is to offer cash significantly over asking price, but […]

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Regular house-hunting isn’t always easy, but adding distance into the mix can present challenges you don’t have when looking a few neighborhoods over for a new home. While it may not be a walk in the park to buy a home from far away, it is possible. If you find a great agent and follow […]

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Summer has traditionally been the best time to sell a home. Not only do many families take advantage of moving when the kids are out of school, but in climates where winter weather is unpredictable or severe, the warmer months make it easier to be away for showings. With more homes on the market, how […]

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“How much home can I afford”? This question is asked by almost all buyers, not just first time home buyers. With changing interest rates, homeowner association fees, assessments and rising home prices, it’s natural to wonder what you can actually spend on a new home. The best way to answer this question definitively is to […]

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Over the last few years weekend warriors have been delighted to find an abundance of television shows devoted to fixing up homes. More specifically, they show viewers how to take a fixer upper and turn it from an ugly duckling to a special property that they can call home. It sounds so easy but before […]

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