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Are TownHomes Hard to Sell? Don't Fear Investing in One

Are TownHomes Hard to Sell? Don't Fear Investing in One

Posted on Apr 26, 2023

For buyers who may have wanted a single family home but found themselves priced out in recent years, a townhome can be a more affordable alternative that still offers many of the benefits they’re looking for. One question many investment-savvy buyers ask themselves is: are townhomes hard to sell?&n...
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Buying Airbnb Property: Here's How to Avoid Losing Money

Buying Airbnb Property: Here's How to Avoid Losing Money

Posted on Apr 24, 2023

Airbnb has risen in popularity not only for vacationers, but for homebuyers as well. Not only can they make money in the short term from rentals - they can also pay off the home’s mortgage in the process, thereby increasing their personal equity.  Airbnb (and other sites like it, including VRB...
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How Much Money Do You Need for a $400k House? Let's Break it Down

How Much Money Do You Need for a $400k House? Let's Break it Down

Posted on Apr 14, 2023

We know how tempting it is to scroll through Zillow looking for houses. It’s like online dating, but for properties.  However, what you need to know before you “swipe right” and fall in love with a house is just how variable the costs can be. An interest rate of 6% vs 7% can add hundreds of do...
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How Much Money Do You Need for a $500k House? Let's Break it Down

How Much Money Do You Need for a $500k House? Let's Break it Down

Posted on Mar 30, 2023

Often the first thing someone does when they think about buying a home is: scroll through Zillow or Redfin. However, what’s often lacking is context. Although these sites often give a helpful estimate for monthly costs, they’re based on certain assumptions (about the down payment, your credit score,...
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Should I Wait to Buy a House? What a Higher Mortgage Rate Means

Should I Wait to Buy a House? What a Higher Mortgage Rate Means

Posted on Mar 03, 2023

Mortgage rates have been on a journey this year - and it’s the sort of journey that makes buyers very wary of entering the market. Many are waiting, hoping that rates will fall a point or two - allowing them to save $100 or more on their monthly mortgage payment as a result. But is this a good plan ...
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How Much to Offer on a House (and the problems with low balling)

How Much to Offer on a House (and the problems with low balling)

Posted on Feb 07, 2023

List price and sale price are two different things - and that’s due in part to your initial offer on a home.  Making an offer on a home is an important part of the homebuying process, but many homebuyers are in the dark as to how to determine this important number. And nailing this number can...
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What Do Home Inspectors Look For? Expert Realtors Weigh In

What Do Home Inspectors Look For? Expert Realtors Weigh In

Posted on Jan 20, 2023

Home inspections are an integral part of the homebuying process. Hundreds of buyers opted out of the inspection contingency during the low-interest rate, hyper-competitive market of 2021 - and many have since regretted their decision due to pricey, undisclosed issues that arose. Ditching the home i...
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What is a House Title? (how you know you really own your house)

What is a House Title? (how you know you really own your house)

Posted on Jan 18, 2023

A title is an important part of buying a home, but it’s not something that homebuyers (and even homeowners) completely understand.  If you plan on becoming a homeowner, the title transfer (and associated insurance) will be a part of the home buying process.  Here’s what you need to know....
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