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Should I Hire My Own Real Estate Agent When Buying a New Home?
The short answer to this question is YES, you should.
Though you think you have enough knowledge about real estate, there are many reasons to hire your own agent.
A house is likely to be the largest purchase you ever make. Don't assume you can learn enough ...
Factors to Consider Before Starting Your Home Search
You’ve decided you want to take the plunge into homeownership, but there are multiple decisions you need to make before you can really even begin your home search.
Undoubtedly, finances will play a huge factor in your home search.
If you find yo...
What You Should Know Before Buying a Foreclosed Home
Purchasing a foreclosed home is completely different than purchasing a typical home. It may look like a dream offer as it generally comes at a cost that's lower-than-normal property prices. However, you may not be aware of the various challenges and risks that it enta...
Ways To Help Your Children Adjust To A New School
Change can be difficult for anyone, but this is especially true for children. Starting a new school is a change that can be particularly stressful and intimidating for kids. Whether the change is due to a recent move or graduating on to a higher-level school, this can b...
How to Protect Yourself Against Cyber Fraud
As it's standard practice to use computer networks and the internet to conduct business, cyber fraud is becoming more commonplace. From individuals to corporations, it seems none are immune from a cyber-attack. And with the large amount of sensitive personal and finan...
How Do Real Estate Agents Determine the Value of Your Home?
Once you make the decision to put your house on the market, the first thing you're likely to wonder is how much you'll be able to sell it for and what is the actual value of your home.
Before committing to any one agent, it’s extremely important to reach out to a f...
Buying A House? Is Paying Cash or Getting a Mortgage the Better Option
While many families aren't in the position to pay cash for their new home, it's still worth looking at the cash versus mortgage options to better understand that there are actually pros and cons of each payment method.
First, we’ll review the cash purchase....
Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a Mortgage
The home buying process is often an overwhelming and confusing endeavor, especially for first time homebuyers. The best advice? Prepare and do your homework. There are many steps to take in order to get the process under way. Here we are taking a look at...
Why Home Price Shouldn’t be the Only Factor When Searching For A New Home
You've decided to take the plunge and buy a new home…congratulations! What most people focus on when looking for a new home is if the cost of the home itself, the listing price,...
Ways To Save Money for a Down Payment
As a prospective homebuyer, you need to save money for a down payment on your new home. The standard down payment for a conventional