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The Top 4 Home-Selling Myths of 2019, Busted
“Fake news” has become one of the trendiest terms of the decade—even when it comes to real estate....
Keep Calm and Move On: How to Tackle a Long-Distance Relocation
Whether you’re heading down the street or to a new town, moving is always a tough transition....
The Top 10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Buyer’s Agent
When buying a home, who you choose to work with matters more than you think. Finding the right agent can make or break your entire experience, so it’s important to interview a few candidates before settling on “the one.” Not sure where to start? Here are a few...
How to Sell Your Home (While Buying a New Home)
It’s a common real estate predicament: selling the home you currently live in while trying to buy a new one. So… what’s the most efficient way to go about it? All in all, it depends on your situation. Are you willing to buy a second home without having sold your first...
Home Buying Terminology: A Cheat Sheet
Buying a home shouldn’t be rocket science. You find the perfect home, make an offer to the seller, pay a couple of fees, and bam! You just bought a home. However, buying a home actually has a lot of moving parts which include a number of funny real estate terms you’ve...
How to Sell Your Home During Back-to-School Season: A Complete Guide
As summer draws to a close, so dawns every parent’s favorite season: the beginning of another school year. This time of year can be hectic for every parent, but it may become especially overwhelming if you’re also trying to sell your home. Don’t worry, though! We’re...
Home Buying 101: The Service Providers You Need for Your Home Purchase
When it comes to buying a home, there are more things to consider than you may realize. After all, it’s a lot more complicated than walking into the grocery store to buy a gallon of milk! Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases the average person makes. As such,...
3 Over-the-Top Home Improvement Projects that Just Aren’t Worth It
If you’re planning on selling your home within the next year or so, you’ve probably already started thinking about the best ways to increase its value. But if you’re not an experienced home flipper or contractor, it can be tricky to know which projects are worth it...
So, What Does a Realtor Actually Do for Home Buyers?
If you’re actively looking for a new home to buy, it may be tempting to try and do it yourself, without a Realtor. After all, the agent isn’t really working for you, right? There’s a common misconception that real estate agents are only working for sellers, but that...
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