13
Sep
By Lori Blank
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Social Living – How To Buy A Comfortable Home Guests

When people are buying a home, one of the things that they sometimes forget to consider is the need to be able to accommodate guests. You likely have out of state relatives or friends who might come and visit you and you will probably want to be able to give them a place to sleep so that they don't have to pay for a hotel. You will also probably want to have your parents or your relatives stay over on special occasions such as Christmas. You might even need to host guests for long periods of time, such as if…
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12
Sep
By Lori Blank
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A Few Reasons Why That Extra Bedroom Might Be Worth It

So you are looking at buying a home, but you are wondering whether or not it is worth it to pay a little extra for a home with one more bedroom. It's a tough decision to make, especially when balancing other factors such as location and the other features of the home. However, having one more bedroom than you think you need could end up being a good thing for a number of reasons. Expanding Family Perhaps you only planned on having two children, but a third one might come along as an unplanned surprise... will you have enough room…
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03
Sep
By Lori Blank
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What Happens If You Find Your New Home Before You Sell Your Old One?

What happens if you find the dream property that you want to buy before you have made the sale on your old property? Ideally you would have sold your current home before you buy your new property. However, sometimes the transition doesn't work out that way. You don't want to give up the purchase if you have found a bargain on your dream home, so is it possible to buy the property before you have closed on your current residence? The answer is yes, it is possible. You will need to use a financing option that will allow you to…
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13
Aug
By Lori Blank
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How To Choose The Right Neighborhood When Buying A Home

The old real estate cliche' about "location, location, location" is true, as the area of the city where your home is located will have an impact on its future value as well as your lifestyle. So what factors should you consider when you are choosing which neighborhoods to house hunt within? Proximity to Your Daily Needs If you work downtown, living out in the suburbs means that you will be adding time for a commute onto your day. While this might be worth the cheaper prices for properties out of the town center, it is something to consider when making…
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07
Aug
By Lori Blank
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A Few Red Flags To Look For When Buying Real Estate

If you're looking to purchase real estate, keep in mind that the homes you are considering might be in need of repairs or improvements. In a recent study done by a major home inspection company, at least 40 percent of previously owned homes on the market have at least one serious issue or defect. When buying real estate, you should have a professional inspection performed on the property to look for any issues that might not be visible to the untrained eye. It's better to identify this damage before you buy so that you are not stuck with budget-busting renovations.…
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