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Build Equity and Ditch the Maintenance: The Pros and Cons of Buying a Condo
Looking for a home with low maintenance and top amenities? A condo might be the right choice for you. Here's a look at the pros and cons of buying a condo.
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What Is the Purpose of Neighborhood Associations and Can They Really Add Value to My Community?
Neighborhood associations can improve quality of life, lead to better communication, and address local issues and concerns. Does your neighborhood need one?
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Loaded With Potential: The Background, Benefits, and Drawbacks of Shotgun Houses
What is a shotgun house? Shotgun houses feature a basic structure that attracts buyers who crave simplicity. Here’s what you need to know before you pull the trigger.
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Need Help Buying a Home? Here are 13 First Time Home Buyer Government Programs
What first-time homebuyer government programs can you take advantage of to buy your first home? Find out the options available to you, according to experts.
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What Mortgage Can I Afford? 8 Different Loan Options for Homebuyers
What mortgage can I afford? Getting a mortgage loan is an enormous commitment, and you definitely want to make sure you get the right one!
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What Happens to a Home Sale in a Fire? A Homebuyer’s Road Map
When you’re buying a home, and there’s a fire, it’s devastating! What happens to a home sale in a fire disaster? Here are the big things buyers need to know.
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8 Tips For Making an Offer on a New Construction Home (And How Your Agent Can Help!)
We’ve investigated the ins and outs of new construction and talked to real estate experts about just how making an offer on a new construction home works.
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Interest Rates and Amortization: Is A Fixed Rate Loans Right for Me?
From fixed-rate loans to adjustable-rate loans, amortized to non-amortized, PITI to PMI, the lending universe is filled with confusion. We’re here to untangle it.
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Why a House Surrounded by Trees Might be Too Shady: Fire Risk, Falling Limbs, and No Grass
A house surrounded by trees has privacy and shade, but the drawbacks include problems growing grass and the risk of falling trees and branches in a storm.
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You’re Not Alone! Here’s an 11-Step Guide on How to Make an Offer on a House With a RealtorⓇ
Making an offer on a home is a legal transaction. Letting a RealtorⓇ guide you through these 11 offer stages will bring peace of mind into this contractual obligation.
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