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Category: Home Ownership (28 posts)
Top 10 Considerations When Moving to a New Area
March 24, 2021 | Posted by: Jamie House
Peak Moving Season being just around the corner, most movers and other professionals in the industry will tend to encourage moving during the offseason. No matter where you are moving to, here are som ...
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Top 3 Home Improvement Ideas to Increase the Value of Your Home
August 12, 2020 | Posted by: Jamie House
Homeowners are often excited about home renovations and updates. Some property owners also use that opportunity to fulfill their wish lists, such as adding a master bedroom or hardwood flooring. Wit ...
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Home Inspections, How They Can Benefit Home Buyers and Sellers
July 15, 2020 | Posted by: Jamie House
Owning a home is one of the most valuable investments you can make. While good living spaces should be as comfortable as possible, with time they should also be able to increase their ROI. That's why ...
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How Many Homes Should You Tour Before Buying?
October 23, 2019 | Posted by: Jamie House
If you are beginning the home-buying process, you may begin to wonder how long it will take until you find the perfect home for you and your family. The answer to that varies due to different factor ...
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When is the Best Time of Year to Buy a Home?
October 9, 2019 | Posted by: Jamie House
Spring may be the most popular time of the year to buy a new home, but is it the best time of year to go home shopping? While the best time to browse real estate is when you need a new home, there are ...
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Exploring the Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Condo
August 28, 2019 | Posted by: Jamie House
When you decide to take your first step on the property ladder, you will have plenty of property-types to choose from. Many buyers prefer to buy an existing single-family home, some want to buy a plot ...
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10 Benefits of Buying a Newly Constructed House
August 14, 2019 | Posted by: Jamie House
There are two options available when seeking a new home for your family. You can purchase a resale (meaning an older home that has already been lived in) or a new construction. While each choice pro ...
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7 Reasons to Start House-Hunting in the Winter
February 13, 2019 | Posted by: Jamie House
In most parts of the country, spring and summer are the peak periods for the property market. If you're planning to buy a home, it's traditional to start looking for property in April or May, with the ...
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Buying Your First Home: When Are You REALLY Ready?
December 12, 2018 | Posted by: Jamie House
Purchasing your first home is the dream of a lifetime and a massive investment toward your future. The process is full of hopes and aspirations but is also a huge commitment to take on. For those who ...
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Real Estate: Four Features of Profitable Rental Property
October 24, 2018 | Posted by: Jamie House
Investing in real estate can be a frightening task for a first-time buyer. While the rewards can be huge, there are also a number of risks that you will need to consider. However, if you know what to ...
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Five Surefire Ways to Ensure You are ready to Buy a Home as a Recent College Graduate
October 10, 2018 | Posted by: Jamie House
If you are a recent college graduate, you might think that buying a home is still many years off, but that's not necessarily the case. If you dream of homeownership, even as a young adult, there may b ...
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5 Reasons Why Your Home Isn't Selling
August 22, 2018 | Posted by: Jamie House
You've put your house on the market, and you're ready to start spending all the money you know you'll make from the sale. There's only one problem. Your house isn't selling. After trying to figure ...
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Things to Consider Before Moving Into an Over-55 Community
June 13, 2018 | Posted by: Jamie House
Many people, as they approach retirement age and the kids are gone, begin thinking about downsizing. One of the more popular choices for reduction is moving to one of the over-55 communities that ar ...
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How to Know If You Should Buy a Home or Continue Renting
May 23, 2018 | Posted by: Jamie House
While owning a home and a plot of land was once part of the 'American Dream' for many people, the times have shifted. The global financial crisis which resulted in a massive shift in the housing marke ...
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Great Buy on a Home? - Don't Expect the Appraisal to Prove It
May 9, 2018 | Posted by: Jamie House
Buying a home can be fun and exciting, especially when you drive a hard bargain and get that seller over a barrel. You did your research, caught a home with higher than average days on the marke ...
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Tips to Ease the Moving Process Along
April 25, 2018 | Posted by: Jamie House
Moving can be a stressful process, no matter how far you are traveling. Planning your move minimizes the stress associated with this task while also simplifying the process. Here are several tips that ...
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Five Things to Consider Before Flipping a House
March 28, 2018 | Posted by: Jamie House
House flipping can be a tempting way to make fast money, but not every fixer-upper has the potential to be profitable. Here's five things to consider before buying a property to flip. 1. Time Tele ...
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Thinking of Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions First
March 14, 2018 | Posted by: Jamie House
Many people simply assume that buying a home is always better than renting, but that is not always the case. Owning a home makes sense in certain circumstances, just as renting is a smart move in othe ...
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Looking to Invest? Pay Down Your Mortgage Instead
January 24, 2018 | Posted by: Jamie House
With all the gloomy news about pension plans in the press you may be worrying whether you should actually be investing in a pension plan or not. A new wave of thinking suggests possibly not. There may ...
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Buying a New Home vs an Existing Home
January 10, 2018 | Posted by: Jamie House
If you're planning on investing in real estate, then you're going to have two main options: to buy an existing home or buy a new home. An existing home is a house that has been lived in before, wherea ...
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What to Look for When Buying Your First Home
December 13, 2017 | Posted by: Jamie House
Buying a first home is an exciting time in an individual's life. You may already have a family that needs more than simply being a good structure to protect against them against the elements. In addit ...
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Seven Inexpensive Home Staging Ideas for a Quick Sale
November 22, 2017 | Posted by: Jamie House
When your home is on the market, first impressions matter more than ever. If a potential buyer doesn’t like what they see in the first few minutes, that bad start could color the rest of their e ...
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Buying Your First Home? Be Prepared for These 5 Startup Expenses
October 24, 2017 | Posted by: Jamie House
If you are in the market for your first home, you’ve probably saved a substantial amount of money for the down payment. You researched closing costs, sought out the best deal on a mortgage, and ...
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Preparing to Sell? Do This First
September 27, 2017 | Posted by: Jamie House
So you've made the decision to sell your home. What you do to prepare - from the outside in - will make all the difference in whether prospective buyers choose to take a look. First impr ...
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10 Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers Make
August 23, 2017 | Posted by: Jamie House
Buying your first house can be an exciting and stressful time. There are so many things to consider that you can find yourself getting overwhelmed. Here are some common mistakes first-time homebuyers ...
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5 Things First Time Home Buyers Should Do Before They Go Shopping
July 26, 2017 | Posted by: Jamie House
Shopping for your first home is exciting, and it is only natural to want to get right to it. The idea of trading in that monthly rent check for a mortgage payment that builds equity and wealth for the ...
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Take Advantage of Low Interest Rates – Refinance Your Mortgage Today!
January 19, 2017 | Posted by: Jamie House
Borrowers are loving the current record low interest rates, and homeowners stand to benefit even more. If you bought your home more than a few years ago, you could probably benefit from a refinance ...
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Should You Spend the Full Mortgage Amount You're Approved For?
January 12, 2017 | Posted by: Jamie House
Before you start shopping for a new home, you'll need to know exactly how much house you can afford. Otherwise, you could end up in a home that is way out of your budget. What you qualify for may not ...
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