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Understanding Contingencies: A Guide For Buyers and …

Understanding Contingencies: A Guide For Buyers and …

May 16, 2018

When looking for homes online, home buyers might chance upon a property with a “contingent offer” status. This means that an offer has been made and…

Getting Cold Feet? Here's How You Can …

Getting Cold Feet? Here's How You Can …

May 8, 2018

Buyer's remorse (the feeling of regret after making a huge purchase) is a common sentiment that a lot of people understand and sympathize with, given that…

Opportunities And Risks Of An Interest-Only Mortgage: …

Opportunities And Risks Of An Interest-Only Mortgage: …

May 8, 2018

Opportunities 1. Lower monthly paymentsThe main and obvious advantage of an interest-only mortgage is its low monthly payments. This benefits buyers who are looking to buy…

In Love With Historic Homes? Here Are …

In Love With Historic Homes? Here Are …

May 8, 2018

Owning a historic home certainly comes with its own set of benefits and challenges. You need to make sure that you are ready for the challenges…

The Beginner's Guide To Escrow in Real …

The Beginner's Guide To Escrow in Real …

May 8, 2018

What is escrow and how does it work? At some point in a real estate transaction, you will encounter the word “escrow.” If you're the buyer…

12 Telltale Signs It's Already Time For …

12 Telltale Signs It's Already Time For …

May 2, 2018

According to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2016, more than 42 percent of people said they moved for a housing-related reason. Many of them either wanted…

7 Secrets To Getting A Mortgage Without …

7 Secrets To Getting A Mortgage Without …

May 2, 2018

Let's face it: there’s already a growing number of freelancers, contract workers, and gig economy workers in the U.S. It’s not surprising, given that many people…

How To Successfully Buy A Home In …

How To Successfully Buy A Home In …

May 2, 2018

Planning to buy a home while the market is tight? Don't dive in unprepared! Understand what makes up a seller’s market, and follow a plan to…