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Buying a home comes with numerous financial planning obligations. It’s far from a turn-key operation and one of the significant challenges involves developing a working knowledge about things often outside your area of expertise. For example, working as an educator, police officer, investment banker or office staffer does not necessarily make you an expert about … Continue reading Rebuilding Costs: Rethinking How Much Homeowners Insurance You Really Need
Opinions differ about whether home buyers are best served by purchasing an older home or new construction. New homes enjoy that “new home” smell and the idea that you are the very first occupant can be very appealing. On the other hand, older homes resonate with nostalgia and many architectural design elements are no longer … Continue reading Pros And Cons: Older Homes Versus New Construction
With Baby Boomers already rolling into retirement and Gen X looking forward to shrugging off the stress of the 40-hour work week, downsizing could be a strategic move. For many Americans, homeownership remains their single largest investment and the monthly mortgage payment their highest bill. Lowering or nixing that cost altogether can free up a … Continue reading Pros and Cons of Downsizing After Retirement
People often prefer those that are pleasing to the eye. Whether it's furniture, a dress, or even some people in our lives, we can’t deny the fact that at times, first impressions last. The same goes when selling a house. Even though you have an excellent property and a high valuation rate, to begin … Continue reading What is Curb Appeal and How Can You Use It in Selling a House
Many people make the decision to move from the country or the suburbs into the heart of the downtown area for a number of reasons, such as to enjoy proximity to work or to enjoy the urban lifestyle. With the higher cost of real estate in central urban areas and with real estate space at … Continue reading Moving to the City How to Downsize from a Large House to a Smaller Condo or Apartment
Looking for a house somewhere far from home? Here are a few tips for you! It pays to start with a solid strategy when you have to house hunt from afar. Hunting for a house is stressful enough even if you are moving to another part of town. However, when you are searching for … Continue reading Long-distance House Hunting Tips
Just like in first dates, first impressions last when selling your home. This is why you should impress your clients when they step foot on your property. However, preparing your home for an open house can be challenging, especially for first-time home sellers. This is why we came up with a simple yet effective … Continue reading Open House: Style Your Home for Your First Client
Remote working is here to stay. With the recent onslaught of the pandemic and the growth of IT startups aiding remote working across the globe–various companies have realized the great convenience of this working setup. But how does this working trend affect the housing trend? 1. Fewer people are looking for houses in … Continue reading Effects of Remote Working to Housing
If you have been looking for a new home, and you find one offered under a short sale, this may be to your advantage. While some buyers are wary about buying a home that needs to be sold with the approval of the lender, it’s a great way to get a bargain on a home … Continue reading Is Buying A Short Sale Right For You
Urban and suburban life offers wonderful conveniences and cultural benefits. But the downside that many families are experiencing is the pervasive use of electronics and disconnectedness from nature. These lifestyle deficiencies have increased the popularity of yoga, meditation and the practice of mindfulness is topping the covers of national magazines. Everyday mothers and fathers are … Continue reading Home Trends Includes Natural Mindfulness Designs
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