Buying a new house is stressful. There are lots of people involved in a real estate transaction but their expertise is limited. Our real estate agent introduced us to a mortgage broker which is great. And normally you could ask the seller for copies of utility bills but the house we're buying is a …
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Evaluating Retirement Communities
Retirement communities have come a very long way. No longer is retirement living barely more than a skilled facility. Today there are many retirement communities to pick from, although they'll be different than staying in your old house and neighborhood. There are quiet, safe …
Vacation Homes: When to Buy and Why
Vacations are one of life’s greatest pleasures. Many of us plan and dream all year about taking a holiday. If you’ve always rented or leased vacation homes when you wanted time away, maybe it’s time to think about the benefits of owning one. Buying a second home for vacations isn’t the simplest …
Preparing Your Homeowner Budget
You probably became familiar with budgeting long before you thought about buying a house or condo. Keeping your credit straight was part of the path that brought you to home ownership in the first place. But a homeowner budget has a few categories that are different from what you might be used …
Who’s On Your Real Estate Team?
Buying a home is a big undertaking, and can be overwhelming at times. You may not live near your new home's location, you might be juggling the demands of a new job and with a large family, you've got many competing priorities throughout the home buying (or selling) process. That's why it's …
Does Home Ownership Fit Your Lifestyle?
Buying a home isn’t just a financial decision; it’s one of life’s biggest choices. Whether you’re fresh out of college or well on your way in a career, homeownership will likely cross your mind sooner or later. When that time comes, there’s a lot more to consider besides finding a great neighborhood …
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