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9 Hidden Costs to Buying a Home (and what you'll pay)

9 Hidden Costs to Buying a Home (and what you'll pay)

Posted on Jan 04, 2023

According to a recent Bankrate survey, about 20% of millennials are unhappy with their home purchases due to the unexpected costs of buying a home (like maintenance and repairs). If it’s your first time buying, you might be surprised at just how many hidden fees there are. Research is key when it c...
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Houwzer's Mortgage Guide: All the Basics, Explained

Houwzer's Mortgage Guide: All the Basics, Explained

Posted on Dec 16, 2022

For homebuyers who can’t afford to buy their home in cash, a mortgage is a necessity. Yet despite a mortgage being one of the most important transactions of most people’s lives, many would-be homebuyers are woefully unprepared to understand their options and get the best deal. Interested in knowing...
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Houwzer's 5 Step Home Buying Guide

Houwzer's 5 Step Home Buying Guide

Posted on Dec 12, 2022

For would-be homeowners, the home buying process can feel complicated, stressful, and confusing. Even existing homeowners often feel this way despite having gone through the home buying process before. That’s because home purchases are infrequent, yet extremely important - as they often represent a ...
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How to Save $10,000 (or more) Over the Lifetime of Your Mortgage

How to Save $10,000 (or more) Over the Lifetime of Your Mortgage

Posted on Dec 09, 2022

When it comes to buying property, homebuyers tend to focus on the short-term monthly payment - while the longterm savings are more of an afterthought. It’s possible to take steps now that allow you to save thousands of dollars over the lifetime of the loan. That’s money you can put toward home reno...
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Florida Housing Market: How to Prepare for 2023

Florida Housing Market: How to Prepare for 2023

Posted on Dec 05, 2022

The rapid property appreciation experienced in 2021 hit Florida especially hard. At its peak in May, home prices increased 23% year-over-year. An influx of remote workers post-COVID, as well as people fleeing from high cost-of-living metro areas in states like California and New York, contribut...
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Selling a Home in Winter: 6 Ways to Add Curb Appeal

Selling a Home in Winter: 6 Ways to Add Curb Appeal

Posted on Nov 29, 2022

It’s time to sell your home, but here’s the problem: it’s winter, so you can't just water the grass to optimum greenness, or plant a ton of flowers for a pop of color. But improving curb appeal is important when you’re competing against other sellers for a limited number of qualified buyers. A...
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Should I Buy a House in Spring 2023 or Wait? Read This First

Should I Buy a House in Spring 2023 or Wait? Read This First

Posted on Nov 23, 2022

Rising home prices have been a hurdle for everyone, and now interest rates have risen to make the situation complicated in a different way. Many would-be homebuyers are asking themselves: should I prepare for the 2023 spring market? Or expect to wait this one out? There's no right answer, but unde...
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