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5 Questions Your Real Estate Agent Cannot Answer, and Why

Buying a home, especially if it’s your first one, is a truly remarkable feat. You’ve probably got a thousand things to consider and a million questions in mind. Where am I gonna live? What type...

What Home Buyers Should Know About HOAs

Buyer You’ve only just started your house-hunting journey and learned that a house you’re interested in is located in a neighborhood with an HOA. You might have heard them before, but you might still be...

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Max Out Your Budget When Buying A Home

When it comes to purchasing a home, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of finding your dream property. However, it’s important to consider the potential drawbacks of maxing out your budget for...

Real Estate 101: What Is The Difference Between Short Sales and Foreclosures?

For homeowners who fall behind on their mortgage payments, mainly due to a sudden financial crisis, such as unemployment and other income loss, unexpected debts, interest rate hikes, or economic downturn, among others — the...

3 Huge Reasons To Talk To A Mortgage Lender Before You Start House-Hunting

Have you been browsing homes online, dreaming about the day when you can finally have a place you can call your own? But the thing is, you think you’re not quite ready to buy anytime...

5 Common Mistakes First-Time Homeowners Make After Moving In

The euphoria that comes with purchasing and moving into your first home is unlike no other. You will soon be able to personalize your bedroom, cook in your dream kitchen, or create your version of...

5 Crucial Things You Shouldn’t Lie About When Applying For A Mortgage

When it comes to applying for a mortgage, remember that there’s no such thing as a little “white lie.” Saying fibs that you think are harmless, as well as exaggerating, playing down, or failing to...

Thinking of Buying A New Construction Home? Here Are 7 Common Myths You Shouldn’t Believe

House-hunting is no easy journey, especially once you find that there’s a limited inventory of previously-owned homes in the housing market. If you’re a first-time home buyer, you might find that a new construction house...

When A House Becomes A Home You Love: The Emotional and Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]

When you started your home buying journey, you might have only considered the financial perks that homeownership could give, including a more stable monthly housing costs and building equity. But when you think about it,...

What is the Multiple Listing Service? A Basic Guide For Buyers and Sellers

Whether you’re embarking on your first house-hunting journey or it’s time to sell your beloved home, one thing is certain: you’re likely to encounter the term MLS, which stands for Multiple Listing Service. But exactly...