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Secure home, better vacation

Posted OnJul 14, 2015
  There’s nothing better than coming home to a clean, quiet home after a blissful vacation. And to make sure that your property stays that way while you’re gone, there are a couple of things I suggest doing before heading out to a lengthy stay out-of-home. A secure home makes for a worry-free vacation and
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Buying that dream home when it hits the market

Posted OnMay 07, 2015
  Be ready for the housing market this season with these tips and assessments from agents across the country. Overall, they agree that this spring will be competitive in the home-buying market, so preparation is key. Tip #1 Get more hands-on. In an era where using the virtual world for any and all resources is
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The Costs of Moving

Posted OnApr 11, 2015
There are plenty of costs that you need to account for when you’re looking to move. On top of the usual mortgage, you should keep these three costs in mind.   Remember taxes Compare property taxes on the new place to yours. Will you be paying more? Less? Exemptions and appraisal caps may vary, so
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Why you shouldn’t rely fully on Zillow estimates

Posted OnApr 09, 2015
Online resources can prove to be very helpful when looking to sell your home. But be careful what you use, because not everything offered on the internet is accurate or reliable. For instance, Zillow is an online real estate database company providing data and images on millions of homes, along with pricing strategies, etc. Zillow
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Why Disclosing Is in Your Best Interest

Posted OnMar 12, 2015
Disclosure: opportunity for a seller to legally communicate any known property issues to prospective buyers. It is common knowledge that issues in a property should always be disclosed to potential buyers. Sometimes, this can seem like a setback in a sale, if certain information is more negative or unappealing than the usual problems. But disclosures
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