Buying A Home

Feb. 1, 2018

Real Estate 2018: What to Expect

As we head into a new year, the most common question we receive is, “What’s the outlook for real estate in 2018?” 

 

It’s not just potential buyers and sellers who are curious; homeowners also want reassurance their home’s value is going up. The good news is that a ...

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Dec. 22, 2017

Welcome Home: 10 Tips to Turn Your Neighborhood Into a Hometown Haven

"Communities work better (students perform better, crime rates are lower, kids are safer, people live longer) when neighbors know one another better. Knowing your neighbor on a first-name basis...is a surprisingly effective first step." 
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Robert Putnam, Harvard Public Policy Professor and author of Bowling Alone

  

While ...

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Oct. 9, 2017

Why Real Estate Investing Makes (Dollars and) Sense

 

 INTRODUCTION

 

Turn on the television or scroll through Facebook, and chances are you’ll see at least one advertisement for a group or “guru” who promises to teach you how to “get rich quick” through real estate investing. The truth is, much of what they’re selling are high-risk ...

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Sept. 22, 2017

The Consumer’s Guide to Hiring an Amazing Real Estate Agent

 

 

When you’re buying or selling a home, it’s crucial to work with a qualified real estate agent. Not just a professional, but an amazing agent and a market expert. So how do you ensure you’re hiring an amazing real estate agent?

 

There are currently more than two ...

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Aug. 7, 2017

Top 12 Apps for Homeowners and Renters

 

 

More than 77 percent of people own a smartphone.1 The average person checks their smartphone 46 times a day, with people under the age of 24 checking it an average of 74 times a day.1 We check it while we’re waiting in line and during our ...

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July 11, 2017

Real Home Value Calculator: Assessed Value vs Market Value

 

Understanding a home’s true market value is about more than pictures, software assessments and price-per-square-foot. Whether you’re a current homeowner thinking of selling or are house-hunting, it’s crucial you understand what factors affect home valuation. By partnering with a local market expert, sellers will avoid pricing their house out ...

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June 14, 2017

What’s Your Home Buying Power?

 

If you’re in the market for a new home or investment property, one of the first questions you’ll probably ask is, “What can we afford?” Many buyers become so caught up in how much they can afford that they don’t realize their total buying powerthat is ...

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May 11, 2017

Top 5 Home Design Trends of 2017

 

The current trends are all about utilizing rich color, maximizing texture and creating comfortable interiors you can’t wait to relax in. Use these trends to get inspired to makeover your home’s interiors and create spaces you love that also appeal to your personal style. Remember, if you plan to ...

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April 20, 2017

Cut Utility Bills by $2000 or More With Smart Home Tech

The ‘Smart Home’ is the new ‘Internet of Things’ or objects that can communicate with each other. The ideal version of the wired future might look like this: 

 

You awaken to lights gradually illuminating your bedroom. Once the lights are up, your heating system warms up your room ...

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April 17, 2017

How to Buy a Home: 7 Tips and Tricks from Real Estate Insiders

 

No matter if you’re in a buyer’s or seller’s market, there are a few critical steps you can take to make a smarter purchase. Since buying a home is likely the biggest single investment you will ever make, being prepared will help you make a better purchase. Here are ...

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