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First Home Facts

If you’re in the process of shopping for your first home, you’re probably feeling a bit overwhelmed. Don’t worry, that’s normal. Buying a new home is a big step, and it can be pretty complicated. Renting is simpler than home ownership, but home ownership gives you stability and equity. So, you need to get the information that will help make home shopping easier. A good real estate agent is a good place to start. I’ve been through the home buying and selling process a few times now, and I started this blog to share my information about how to find a home with the features you’re looking for, get the most for your money, and avoid getting stuck with a lemon. Check out the articles to learn how to make your first home buying experience great.

Things To Do Right Before Closing When Selling A House

Posted on April 12, 2017

It can take time to sell a house, and it can also take time to get yourself packed and moved once you do sell it. If you recently sold your house and are getting ready to close on it, you will need to get packed and moved out of the house, and there will be several other things you will need to do just before closing. Here six important things you will need to do right before you close on the deal. [Read More]

3 Advantages Of Summer Rental Properties Over Hotels

Posted on April 10, 2017

Are you looking for ways to save money on your next vacation? Are you tired of paying thousands of dollars to spend your time in a cramped hotel room? Although you're not going to be spending your whole vacation staring at hotel room walls, a bad hotel room can certainly make your vacation less than pleasant. This is especially true if you're going to be spending a month or more on vacation. [Read More]

Tips For Avoiding Closing Day Disasters

Posted on April 4, 2017

Closing day on your new home is supposed to be a happy occasion. Unfortunately, last minute surprises from the seller or your realtor could bring your happiness to an end. Although it is impossible to predict every surprise that could pop up, there are some that occur more often than not. To help you prepare for possible problems on closing day, here are some of those surprises and what you can do to handle them. [Read More]

Want to Keep Utility Costs Down? 3 Things to Consider When Buying a Condo

Posted on March 29, 2017

When comparing a house to a condo, it is almost inevitable for the house to cost more in utilities. But, you can make drastic improvements by investing in things such as a more efficient heating and cooling system. It might even be possible to put up a solar panel system to generate some of the energy you need. If you are in the market for a condo, you will not be able to make these decisions. [Read More]