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Just because you can buy a home does not always mean that you should. It’s important for you to consider if it is better for you to own or rent a home. Here are five…
When driving through local neighborhoods, you might notice many “For Sale” signs that have foreclosure banners attached to the top. While this distressed financial situation is unfortunate for the owner, a home in foreclosure could…
With the first day of spring rapidly approaching, get in the spirit and do a little spring cleaning — especially if you’re putting your home on the market. It’s important for real estate to be…
When considering whether you should purchase a new home, you want to take into consideration the five-year rule. That’s the minimum number of years many experts believe you need to own a home in order…
April begins gardening season, the time we get antsy to start working the soil, thinking about fertilizing the lawn and planting flowers in our home. Whether you’re preparing your home to put it up for…
If you’re contemplating purchasing a home, especially if you’re a first-time buyer, you need to do everything you can to boost your credit score. This will make it more likely that you’ll qualify for a…
If you are about to put your home on the market, it’s worth investing some time and a small amount of money in staging. It not only helps your home sell faster, but it can…
Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home, finding the perfect real estate agent can be tough. The process is often overwhelming and you want to ensure that you have the right person by…
Right now, homes in America are the best value they’ve been in many generations. And right now, mortgage rates are off-the-charts low. In short, now is the time to buy real estate. The reasons to…
Preventive maintenance is crucial to the value and upkeep of your home. Keeping your real estate in great shape with regular check-ups will save you the headache and cost of emergency repairs. Here are six…