Category: Buyer

  • Vacation Home

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    Should you Buy a Vacation Home Before a Starter Home? At the height of the pandemic, a millennial packed up his family of four in Brooklyn and sought refuge in upstate New York. Buying property was no small investment. Cities were largely shut down. Rural prices seemed attractive. Housing in Brooklyn was out of sight.…

  • Home Pricing

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    Future of Home Price Appreciation and What It Means to YOU Many consumers are wondering what will happen with home values over the next few years. Some are concerned that the recent run-up in home prices will lead to a situation similar to the housing crash 15 years ago. However, experts say the market is…

  • Tax Rules

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    3 Tax Rules you need to Know if you Purchased a House Last Year! Buying a house is a big investment Buying a house can come with lots of hidden expenses. Maybe repairs you didn’t expect, higher utility costs and homeowner or neighborhood association fees. You can save some money on your taxes by taking…

  • Hire a Pro

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    10 Home Improvement Projects to leave to the Pros Spring is an ideal time to get started on your home project-to-do list. But, some projects can be too overwhelming to do on your own. Many homeowners find it more time and cost effective to hire a pro. Necessary tools, cleaning supplies and rental equipment may…

  • House Structure

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    How to tell if a house has “Good Bones” What the term means and how to know if a home has them. Not so recently built homes are often described as having “good bones.” This means a strong structure and high level of quality and craftsmanship. Of course, you can’t see beneath the paint and…

  • Curb Appeal

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    Curb appeal is critical Flowers and shrubs are great, butt the accessories you buy for the yard tell a story. They create a vision that prospective buyers fall in love with. Buyers will imagine themselves entertaining friends on summer nights underneath the the bistro lights, or curled up with a drink and a blanket around…

  • Prices & Rates

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    Housing prices and interest rates aren’t going back down! Mortgage rates surged to the highest level in two years, leaving homebuyers on high alert as further increases loom. Things aren’t going back down. Now is the time to buy! 30 year fixed mortgage The rate on the 30 year fixed mortgage – the most common…

  • Closing Facts

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    5 Closing Facts for Home Purchases What is closing? Closing is the legal transfer of property ownership, also called settlement. Who attends closing? In most states, closings are in person, although remote closings are becoming more common. The participants may include you and your agent, the seller and their agent, and each party’s attorney. Where…

  • Home Value

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    Avoid these renovations that can hurt your home’s value What seems like an upgrade to you now may turn potential future buyers off. People purchase and move into new homes for many reasons. It’s one thing if the idea is to stay in a house for the rest of your life, but if you think…