There aren't many homeowners who can say they're home experts. Even builders, remodelers and appraisers familiar with most common home repair and maintenance issues, use home inspectors to check out a new house during the home buying process. With all my experience, I was glad I found a home …
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Why Community Values Matter
Like many baby boomers, I graduated in the '70s and went to work for a company that promised lifetime employment. Back then a corporate career required moving when your next job was on the other side of the country ... or the world. My career took me from New York, to California and back to New York …
What You Learn Visiting Model Homes
As you drive down a street or visit a community, you get a feeling. You know if you'd like to live there, although you might not know why. The houses look inviting, there are sidewalks making you feel safe and enough space so you don't feel like you're not living on top of your neighbors. You …
Choosing a Home Location
When you decide to buy a house, choosing a location is the next decision factor after budget. Yet the two are closely intertwined. A home's value per square foot is directly related to its location. So as you make your home location decisions, you may find yourself balancing the size of the house …
Why Your Home Buying Priorities Will Change
Buying a house is exciting and a bit scary, especially if you're buying your first house. There are lots of people that want to help you through this process. But you're the one who's going to live in the house, so understanding your home buying priorities should be your first decision, along with …
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Why Where You Live Matters
In real estate, there's a saying that when you buy a house it's all about location, location, location. Typically location means quality schools for your children, or making sure your home is attractive to future buyers of your home. That's why CNN's article on America's Great Opportunity Divide …
