Before you purchase a house, there are a lot of financial factors to be taken into consideration. Memberships, utilities, down payments, closing costs, and maybe one of the most critical and long-standing, property taxes.
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Maybe the thought of having your own place has crossed your mind only recently, or maybe you’re regularly saving a chunk of your paycheck for that future down payment. No matter where you are in the process of considering homeownership, here are the unmistakable signs that you’re ready to buy your first home.
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Many people are sitting on the fence trying to decide if now’s the time to buy a home. Some are renters who have a strong desire to become homeowners but are unsure if buying right now makes sense. Others may be homeowners who are realizing that their current home no longer fits their changing needs.
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Every day, the world presents us with new technology. It seems like there isn’t much left that technology can’t do. Thankfully, with every advancement, many items have become more affordable.
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You might hate doing laundry, but don’t hate your laundry room!
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Moving into a new home can be an exciting life change, but it comes with its own set of stresses. Whether it's cross-country or cross-town, a move requires a lot of work to pack up your belongings, transport them and lug them into your new place. Professional movers can be a big help because they do all of the heavy lifting for you. You can even pay them extra to pack and unpack your stuff!
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When buying a home, it’s important to have a budget and make sure you plan ahead for certain homebuying expenses. Saving for a down payment is the main cost that comes to mind for many, but budgeting for the closing costs required to get a mortgage is just as important.
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A survey released in late July 2017 by Harris Poll and SunTrust Mortgage found that as many as a third (33 percent) of millennials who purchased their first home say they did it for their furry friends.
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There are many financial and non-financial benefits of homeownership, and the greatest financial one is wealth creation. Homeownership has always been the first rung on the ladder that leads to forming household wealth.
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It’s NOT weird to not know where to start when you’re buying your home, because you’ve never done it! The process can seem overwhelming upfront, and you might not even be sure if you’re ready to buy a home. Luckily, we work with first time homebuyers everyday, and these are a few tips we always share!
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Deep down we all want to be Chip & Joanna Gaines! How come fixer uppers on TV shows always look so easy and turn out so good?! TV shows tend to make everything look easy, especially home flipping or updating. So how do you decide if a fixer upper is worth your time? Here are a few scenarios where putting on your tool belt can be worth it!
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As the market begins to grow, you may wonder how to make sure your home stands out among all the others trying to sell during the summer months. Here are a few tips to make sure you can catch the eye of potential buyers during busy season!
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If you’ve even though about selling your house, I guarantee everyone has given you their opinion on the subject. Because of this, a lot of myths have developed around how to price or market your home. As your DFW real estate expert, I’m here to debunk those myths so that when you’re ready to sell, you know the facts
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Buying new construction is so exciting - you’ll be the first person to ever live in that home! Builders use a different contract than the contract use for re-sale homes. To make sure you understand what’s included, what’s not, and everything else that you’ll be signing, we’re giving you the right questions to ask!
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Heard of a mortgage escrow account but not sure what it is? If you’ve bought a house with a mortgage, you have one of these!
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Heard of a mortgage escrow account but not sure what it is? If you’ve bought a house with a mortgage, you have one of these!
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Unbiased advice from family and peers may be kind, but you are the only one who knows what your needs are when it comes to buying a home.
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When gearing up to sell your home, there are a number of reasons you may be tempted to take on a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) sale. Maybe you want to avoid losing profit of the commission fee that the real estate agent charges. Or you may mistrust the motives of a real estate agent. Perchance you think you know the local market and your own house better than anyone else. You may doubt what a real estate agent can bring to the table that you have not already thought of, especially knowing all the information you need is one click away on the internet.
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Once you have situated your furniture and found your sense of style, it’s time to personalize your space to make it feel like a home. Or maybe you have been in your home a while and it is just time to breathe new life into your home. This can easily be accomplished without spending a ton of money. You will be amazed at the resources you already have sitting around that can be used to add essence to your home.
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