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2016
No space in your home is more accommodating and homey, or conversely scary, than your basement. A nicely finished basement can be the entertainment centerpiece of your entire home, housing your big-screen TV, the most comfortable couches in the place and a warm, inviting atmosphere that wraps eac...
09/29/2016
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Whether or not you’ve ever seen an episode of Modern Family, or know who Phil Dunphy’s character is, the concept of knowing that you have someone in your corner who is looking out for your best interests is something we all want.When it comes to buying a home, whether you are a rookie homebuyer o...
09/28/2016
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It’s that time of year; the seasons are changing and with them come thoughts of the upcoming holidays, family get-togethers, and planning for a new year. Those who are on the fence about whether or not now is the right time to buy don’t have to look much further to find four great reasons to cons...
09/26/2016
Whenever there is talk about an improving housing market, some begin to show concern that we may be headed toward another housing bubble that will be followed by a crash similar to the one we saw last decade.Here are five data points that show the housing market will continue to recover, and that...
09/22/2016
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So you’ve been searching for that perfect house to call a ‘home’ and you finally found one! The price is right, and in such a competitive market you want to make sure you make a good offer so that you can guarantee your dream of making this house yours comes true!Freddie Mac covered “4 Tips for M...
09/21/2016
When a homeowner decides to sell their house, they obviously want the best possible price with the least amount of hassles. However, for the vast majority of sellers, the most important result is to actually get the home sold.In order to accomplish all three goals, a seller should realize the imp...
09/20/2016
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There is some thinking that the pace of the housing recovery is unsustainable and that we may be heading for another housing bubble. However, Jonathan Smoke, the Chief Economist of realtor.com explains the basic difference between 2005 and today:“The havoc during the last cycle was the result of ...
09/09/2016
Foreclosures do appear in order to settle a dispute between the borrower and the lender but the truth is that it is always the buyer that has the highest advantages. We are faced with a world of opportunities at the moment and the foreclosure rates are higher than they ever were. Because of this,...
09/08/2016
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School is back in session, the holidays are right around the corner, you might not think that now is the best time to sell your house. But with inventory below historic numbers and demand still strong, you could be missing out on a great opportunity for your family. Here are five reasons why you...
09/06/2016
Question: I bought my single family home three years ago in my own name. Now I am married with a young family. I want to add my wife's name to the deed, but the local title company I contacted has recommended I get permission from the mortgage company to do this. According to the title company, ...
09/01/2016
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