After I decided to put our home on the market, I realized that there were going to be a few more fees than I had anticipated. We were faced with trying to figure out what to do in order to pay for things, and so I decided to meet with a real estate broker. They walked me through the entire process, and it was really helpful. They even gave me a really interesting, informative packet that explained each different portion of the paperwork. This blog is all about mortgages and home purchases, so that you don't have to worry about making the wrong decision.
Posted on: 28 July 2017
If you are a first-time home buyer, you are no doubt a combination of excited and confused. There's so much to do and so much to know! Thankfully, you likely have a great real estate agent to walk you through the process every step of the way. One of the perplexing aspects of buying a home is the closing costs. Here is what you need to know.
What Are Closing Costs?
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Posted on: 10 July 2017
Preparing a home for the market requires more than taking a few pictures for online listings and contacting an agent. The last thing you want to do when you are preparing to move may be to sink money into home renovations that someone else will enjoy, but taking the right low-cost steps can increase your home's resale value without breaking your budget:
Fixing Fixtures
Design sensibilities change over time, so the fixtures you put in your home a decade ago when they were the height of fashion might just look dingy and outdated today.
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Posted on: 2 June 2017
Buying a house is one of the wisest investments that you can make. This is because it is a place where you can live, or you can use it as a way to make money by renting it to a tenant. It is also possible to live in the house and rent a room out to a tenant to bring in some extra income. There are several steps that you should consider taking to become a homeowner and landlord in no time.
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Posted on: 21 May 2017
Once you choose your real estate agent and the time comes for you to start searching for your next house, you want to make sure the two of you are approaching things in the best manner possible. You need to establish a good relationship with your agent and make sure the two of you are on the same page with everything related to your next home. You also want to take steps to ensure that you guys are working well together.
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