House Hunting in the Winter: 6 Tricks to Find the Perfect Place

Winter has always been an excellent time to buy a home, from a market point of view. Officially, the winter is the “slow” season for real estate. What this means for buyers is that there is less competition and sellers are more willing to negotiate before closing. If you don’t mind the weather and can…

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How to Buy a New Home While Selling in a Crowded Real Estate Market

Right now, buying a house is a highly competitive market. Buyers are eager to bid on any home that comes available on the market. Rapid and ambitious bidding can quickly move homes out of reach for more cautious buyers who like to take their time with the process. The state of the market today is uniquely challenging for anyone…

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The Quick Handbook for Buying an HOA Home

Right now, about one-fourth of single-family homes are in HOA neighborhoods. When buying a home, there’s a good chance that your dream opportunity will be in an HOA. How do you buy an HOA and make sure you’ll be happy as a member of the association? This is your quick go-to guide for buying an…

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Top Tips to Help You Budget for a New Home

Home buying is an exciting but potentially nerve-racking process. A new home is a huge investment that could affect your finances for decades. Having a realistic, well thought-out budget can help alleviate some of the stress and uncertainty, allowing you to make an informed decision about the home that will be right for you. If…

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Why It May Be a Great Time for You to Buy a House

Buying a house is a very personal decision. As things stand right now, there is no telling how the lowered rates are going to prompt people looking to buy houses. In a bid to counter economic slowdowns and disruptions arising from the rapidly spreading coronavirus, March 15th saw the Federal Reserve make yet another emergency…

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