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What to Know About Buying a House: 11 Things to Know Upfront
Learn the important facts you should consider before buying a home. This article covers what to know about buying a house to help you avoid costly mistakes.
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Missing Something? Here’s What You Need to Know About Home Inspections
When buying a new home, the inspection is a crucial step. So what does a home inspection include, and what do inspectors typically skip?
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Don’t Forget Your Wardrobe! How to Pack Clothes for Moving Day
The documents have been signed and you’ve been handed the keys. Now it’s time to start packing! Find out how to pack clothes for moving day with these tips.
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Hey, New Homeowner: Here’s When Your First Mortgage Payment Will Be Due
It’s so exciting; you’ve just closed on a home! Not as exciting: Your brand-new mortgage. So when is the first mortgage payment due after closing?
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Hey! What Happened to the First Time Homebuyer Credit?
Although 2010 saw the end of the first time homebuyer credit, first-time homebuyers today still have options to make buying a home a little more affordable.
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I’m Thinking About Buying a Smoker’s House. What Do I Need to Know?
Are you buying a smoker’s house? Where there’s smoke, there’s fire; in this case, the “fire” is the cost to mitigate health hazards caused by cigarette smoke.
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Refinance Appraisal vs Purchase Appraisal: Is There a Difference?
If you’re confused about the difference between a refinance appraisal vs purchase appraisal, we’ll explain how they’re different (and how they’re similar).
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How This Couple Bought Their First Home in L.A. Under $500,000: A Guide to Buy a Home in Los Angeles
Buying a house is a rollercoaster ride of an experience in any market, but what about in L.A.? These buyers bought a house in L.A. Here’s their story.
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Help! I Need to Know ‘What Is a Crawl Space’ Before Buying a House
You may have seen houses with basements while searching for your dream home, but has your agent answered the question: “what is a crawl space?”
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Settling Kids into a New House: 14 Tips to Ease Your Transition
Moving can be stressful for kids, but these tips may help ease the experience. Help your kids settle into a new home by being proactive as a parent.
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