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How to Select Your First Luxury Home
Apr 12 2020
Before you commit your hard-earned money to a luxury home, make sure you know what you’re purchasing. Just because a house has a high price doesn’t mean it’s truly luxury. A luxury home is built better and has more space and amenities in it than other homes. Even a home with the same number of…
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How Much Money Do You Need to Buy a Home?
Apr 05 2020
The amount of money you will need to ensure you can purchase a house varies based on a number of factors. For example, if you want to purchase a house in a big city, you may need to save more money than you likely would require to buy a residence in a small town. Meanwhile,…
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Home Staging: Basic Tips That Work
Mar 29 2020
If you’re like most people who are beginning the process of putting their homes up for sale, you’re probably aware of the concept of home staging. Home staging is a strategy used to present your home in a good light to prospective buyers by creating a warm, welcoming environment. Typical home staging techniques include burning…
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Enjoy a Seamless House Buying Journey
Mar 22 2020
Enjoying a seamless home buying journey may seem virtually impossible, particularly for a first-time property buyer. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to boost the likelihood of quickly and easily finding your dream house, such as: 1. Hone Your Home Search Consider where you want to reside and the features you want…
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How to Save on a Mortgage
Mar 15 2020
The vast majority of homebuyers need a mortgage in order to purchase a house, and mortgages come with significant costs because they’re such sizeable loans. While there’s no way to avoid all of the costs associated with a mortgage, there are ways to save on your home mortgage. Here are three things you can do…
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Is Being a Rental Property Owner Worth the Hassle?
Mar 08 2020
It’s only a hassle if you’re not in control. There are a lot of ways to do investment property wrong, but here are the ways to do it right so that it’s an asset, not a nuisance. Be picky about the property. While you don’t need to purchase anything high-end, always choose something you could…
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Tips for Budgeting for a Fixer Upper
Mar 01 2020
If you are handy with home repair, you could buy a more expensive house if you are willing to put some work into it. Many foreclosures are often sold “as is,” and require some work. The seller may also be more open to negotiating a lower price based on the number of repairs that need…
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Customize Your Room with an Accent Wall
Feb 23 2020
An accent wall is a great way to add interest to your home’s interior. Accent walls allow you to personalize your space. They can also highlight or complement unique furniture and accessories around your home. Introduce Color When planning for an accent wall, choose a color palette that works well with the other elements in…
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Tips for Moving to an HOA Community
Feb 09 2020
Are you considering buying a home with a Home Owner’s Association (HOA)? Living in an HOA community can be very rewarding. But if you’re accustomed to living without one, it can bring some challenges. Know in advance what to expect with HOA living. Checking out the biggest pros and cons HOA homeowners face. Pro &…
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What is an Asset-Backed Security?
Feb 02 2020
The common understanding of an asset-based debt is a loan meant to be repaid with interest, over time, and backed by a physical asset such as a building or a car. The asset serves as collateral that can be claimed by the lender in case of borrower default. An Asset-Based Security (ABS), however, in investment…