Beware of Being Fooled By Home Staging
Home staging is a term that we have all become familiar with. It is the idea that we try to create the best impression of our…
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Using Checklists, Budgets & Timelines To Save Money Moving
Moving seems relatively simple. You pack your stuff from House A and get it to House B, where it's unpacked and your life goes on.…
A Checklist For Moving
MOVING! The very thought of it can send chills down our spine and can cause us to break out into a cold sweat. Experts say…
Budget for Closing Costs – Prepaid Loan Interest and Home Insurance Premiums
Entering into escrow on a home can be both exciting and stressful. The excitement comes from knowing you are close to moving into the new…
There’s An App For That – Updater
We realize that many homebuyers and sellers are savvy when it comes to technology. So we have decided to offer a bi-weekly article featuring an…
3 Ways To Stretch Your Moving Budget
Moving can take a hit on the budget, but there are ways to keep our costs down. Here are some of our top tips for…
Descriptive Real Estate Terms for Ads
If you are buying or selling a home, the chances are good you struggle with the meaning of descriptive real estate terms. Here are explanations…
Build A New Home Or Buy An Existing One? Use Your Head And Your Heart.
I am now living in the third house I have purchased as a home owner, but in my fifth home (the other two were rentals). To some…
Budget for Closing Costs – Property Taxes, Legal Fees and Such
When you decided it was time to purchase a home, you went through a number of steps to get your finances in order. You probably…
Gifted Down Payment Assistance
One of the biggest hurdles to getting into your first home is the down payment. Down payment gifts and down payment assistance programs represent one…