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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. Benefits...
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 the...
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, fits their budget. They start doing google searches and watching the realty sites to...
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 loan is 20 percent; however, there are other loans that might be available to you, such as the FHA loan, in which you might only be...
How to Keep Your House and Life Organized During the Summer Months
Whoever coined the phrase “lazy days of summer” didn’t have a full household of family members on the go. Whether you're a stay-at-home parent or you work full time, we all seem to have high hopes and expectations for our summer plans and projects. We assume that...
What are Fixtures in Real Estate?
What are Fixtures in Real Estate? Fixtures in real estate often cause disputes during real estate transactions. Items perceived as fixtures might differ greatly between buyer and seller and sometimes creates confusion and contention. For the deal to go smoothly, it's...
Myths and Misconceptions About Real Estate Agents
Whether you are buying or selling a home, it’s important to understand the role of your real estate agent. Often times, what we think we know about agents and their role is misconstrued. Here we cover some of the most common myths about real estate agents and their...
Save Money on Your Electric Bills During the Summer Months
We often see an unwelcome spike in our energy costs during the summer months. Between air conditioning, fans, and pool filters, we find ourselves looking for ways to cut our electric costs wherever possible. By adjusting our behaviors and making a few changes, we can...
Get Ready To Sell By De-cluttering Your Home
When selling your home, your faced with the realization that copious amounts of cleaning, organizing and packing are ahead of you. Before you tackle those tasks, you should first commit to decluttering your home from top to bottom. Take a good look around you. ...
Dating vs Married: Things to Consider When Co-Buying a House
The trend for couples to purchase a home together prior to saying I DO is becoming more and more popular. Many couples make the decision to live together for a period of time before they marry (if they choose to marry at all). The question of whether to rent or buy...