Posts by Trish Puleo
How to Buy a House: Nine-Step Home Buying Guide
Many people begin the journey of homeownership by learning the process. How do you buy a house for the first time? What steps should you plan for in your own home purchasing experience? These are questions commonly faced by people who have just decided about buying a house. This article will walk you through everything…
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Making the Move from Renting to Owning a Home – Pt 2
To Renovate or Not to Renovate Let’s continue talking about the transition from renting to owning a home. As a homeowner, you also have the opportunity to renovate. You can customize the home to your own preferences. For example, you can install a hammock, or a porch swing, or expand the master suite. You can…
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Making the Move from Renting to Owning a Home – Pt 1
Getting ready to buy a home is an exciting time for anyone, and making the transition can be a big jump. In addition to the complex financial and legal transaction of buying and owning a home, there are many other considerations that will prepare you for your future as a homeowner. This transition is more than…
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How to Choose The Right Neighborhood for Your Family
Looking for a new home has many challenges, and one of them is choosing the right neighborhood for your family. Especially if you are relocating to an unfamiliar city, it can be a little bit overwhelming to look at the map of neighborhoods and suburbs and try to decide which one makes sense for your…
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7 Questions to Ask Your Real Estate Agent
Your relationship with a real estate agent may enhance your home acquisition experience or make it a nightmare at the same time. According to the latest statistics, a significant number of individuals purchase their homes through an agent. In that case, choosing the right real estate agent is essential if you want your home buying process…
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Tips for Staging Your House to Help it Sell Faster
If you are getting ready to sell your home, you are probably wondering whether to stage it or not. For those not familiar with this concept, staging your home is the process of preparing your home to show to the public for sale. In some cases, this could include things like rearranging furniture, renting furniture,…
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5 Expert Tips for a Stress-Free Moving Day
Moving day is an exciting adventure where you get to start fresh in a new home. The act of moving itself can be stressful, but as long as you plan out everything you need to do ahead of time and stay organized, you can make the moving mess manageable. Here are five tips to ensure…
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Wants vs Needs: What to Look for When Touring Homes
If you are in the market for a new home, you probably have a list of wants and needs. Sometimes the lines between the two can blur together. However, whether you are looking for your first home, upsizing or downsizing, making sure that your needs come first can help you make the right decision. And…
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7 Helpful Moving Tips for a Stress-Free Move-In Day
Moving to a new home is a high-intensity experience for anyone. Whether you find it exciting or exhausting, whether you are moving across town or across the country, move-in day can be pretty high-stress. You will need to coordinate the unpacking of the truck and unloading of boxes and furniture into the correct rooms. All…
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What to Expect During a Home Inspection for Buyers
When buying a house, there are a lot of things you have to think about. One of them is a home inspection. What is a Home Inspection? At a basic level, a home inspection is a visual assessment of the house. It covers the physical structure and mechanical systems, including plumbing and electrical. Its purpose is to…
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