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Avoiding Home Buyer Remorse: 5 Tips for a Happier Homeowner

May 17, 2016 by

The rush of excitement that comes with finding the home you’ve been looking for is ideal, but just because it seems like the perfect place, it doesn’t mean there aren’t other factors to consider. Instead of getting hit with buyer’s remorse, here are some tips so that your home purchase doesn’t become something you’ll regret.

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Moving to a New City? Tips for Finding a Family-friendly Community to Buy Your New Home In

October 23, 2014 by

In this post we’ll share a handful of tips that you may find helpful if you’re searching for a family-friendly neighborhood in a new city.

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The Pros and Cons of Buying a New Home Versus Buying Pre-owned

October 7, 2014 by

Buying a house, condo or townhouse is an exciting and rewarding time which tends to be a lot of fun. However, along the way you’ll need to make a number of decisions – including whether you want to buy a pre-owned home or one that has been built recently.

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House Hunting: Watch for These Five Small Signs That Can Indicate Much Bigger Problems with a Home

September 23, 2014 by

It’s not uncommon for homebuyers to recount horror stories about properties that appeared to be fine at first glance, but were actually hiding very expensive problems.

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Experiencing ‘Purchase Anxiety’? How to Calm Your Nerves Before Committing to Buy a New Home

August 29, 2014 by

Whether this is your first big purchase, or your family is moving to a new location or looking for more space, buying a home has its share of ups and downs. It’s perfectly normal to feel anxious about whether or not you’ve found the right property.

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Lowballing 101: How to Avoid Insulting a Home Seller when Making a Low Offer for Their House or Condo

August 7, 2014 by

Buying a home is a huge step for people who are ready to make an investment in their future. Getting a great deal on a home is just as important and knowing how much to offer could be confusing.

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The ‘Must Have’ List: Why Deciding Your Must-Haves Before Viewing Homes is a Great Idea

July 17, 2014 by

Knowing what you want before you start looking is a big help when house-hunting. Giving the list of ‘must-have’ items to your real estate professional a few days before you begin touring listings is a great idea because they can find homes that meet as many of your criteria as possible.

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