Category: Buyers

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Cheap, Underestimated Home Renovation Ideas

Cheap, Underestimated Home Renovation Ideas

When it comes to buying a house, first looks can be deceiving. As a home buyer who just recently moved into a home that had graffiti inside the house (yes, go ahead and read that again…graffiti inside the house…), I had to literally drag my boyfriend to let me take on the project of fixing [...]

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How to Spot a Predatory Lender

How to Spot a Predatory Lender

Everyone thinks it won’t happen to them. Scratch that; everyone usually thinks every crime won’t happen to them. The fact is, when it comes to being taken advantage of, most people like to think they’re one step ahead of the game. Well, as many folks have found out over the last decade, it’s much easier [...]

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3 Deal-Breakers When Buying a New Home

3 Deal-Breakers When Buying a New Home

You know the drill; you’ve been shopping for a new home for quite some time, you find what you think is the home of your dreams and you begin the necessary steps. Since you’ve already been preapproved for a home loan (smart move doing that ahead of time), you hire a home inspector to come [...]

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How to Have a Healthy Home

How to Have a Healthy Home

You may not be too worried about whatever is floating around in your house, but the fact is other family member (like children, the elderly or pets) may be in greater danger than you think, so here are a few ways to make sure your home is the safest sanctuary you can possibly make it. [...]

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5 Questions to Ask When Shopping for a Home Loan

5 Questions to Ask When Shopping for a Home Loan

It’s actually surprising how many people don’t shop around for the best deal when it comes time to get a home loan. Many banks and credit unions offer different rates, and you by no means are required to choose your personal bank as the lender for your home loan. It’s important to call a number [...]

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Important Terms First-time Homebuyers Need to Know

Important Terms First-time Homebuyers Need to Know

If you’ve never bought a home before (and even if you have), hearing all of the terminology that gets throw around can be a bit confusing. Sure we all know what a mortgage is (it’s my monthly payment, right? No? That’s my mortgage payment? Oh…), but even if you don’t here is a quick list [...]

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3 Home Amenities Worth Paying For

3 Home Amenities Worth Paying For

Many times, when considering a potential home, all the positive features of the home will be offered right up front. And while this sounds like a good thing, it can often become a little overwhelming. It’s located in a fantastic school district! It’s close to public transportation! It comes with a free parking space! It [...]

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5 Things You Must Understand Before You Buy a Home

5 Things You Must Understand Before You Buy a Home

If you’ve been thinking of buying a home, I’m sure you’ve already read a million articles as well as consulted about every friend you have on the subject. And you should. Buying a home is a huge step that takes some serious planning; otherwise things could go drastically wrong. But if you make sure understand [...]

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Living With Roommates

Living With Roommates

In this economy, it’s not too uncommon for families to combine into one home in order to save on expenses. After all, when everyone is contributing to the same rent, it’s definitely easier to save some money. However, along with lower costs comes the added burden of living with others. After all, if you’re used [...]

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Benefits of Living in a Lower Level Apartment

Benefits of Living in a Lower Level Apartment

In New York, there seems to be a way of thinking that the higher floor the apartment is on the better the apartment. And while we all want those stunning views (who wouldn’t?) an apartment on the ground floor isn’t exactly the worst thing in the world. In fact, it can be quite the blessing [...]

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