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Considering a Fixer-Upper? Follow This Checklist First
With home prices rising at exponential rates and more competition than ever, many buyers are having to explore alternative options. One of those? That’d be fixer-uppers, which tend to offer a low price point (albeit more work) than a traditional,…
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9 Socially Distanced Spring Break Ideas
The pandemic may still be raging on, but that doesn’t mean spring break has to be a bust (again). With a little creativity, there are still plenty of spring break ideas and ways to enjoy a much-needed vacation without too much…
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Selling in the Spring Market? Here’s How to Get Your House Ready
Spring will be here before we know it — and with it comes the bustling housing market. If you’re planning to sell in the spring market, it’s important to start preparing now so your house is ready to make a…
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6 Questions to Ask Before Hiring Movers
Hiring movers is a huge task. After all, it’s important to find someone who is reputable and who is capable of taking care of your belongings. With that in mind, below are six questions that you should ask before hiring…
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Is 2021 the Year You Stop Renting and Become a Homeowner? Here’s How to Tell
Homeownership comes with lots of perks. You can build wealth, put down roots, and, most importantly, stop throwing cash down the proverbial hole (i.e., your landlord’s pockets!) Unfortunately, there’s a lot that needs to fall in place in order to…
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Home Insurance Rates are Rising; Here’s How to Get the Best Deal
It’s no secret that Americans have been spending more time at home in the last year. And while it can certainly be stifling, there’s another, more expensive consequence of all those hours in the house: Higher insurance rates. It’s true.…
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5 Hottest Housing Markets in 2021
If you’re looking to make the most of your home buying dollars this year, you’ll probably want to steer clear of the Sunbelt. According to a new analysis by Zillow, that’s where the majority of America’s hottest housing markets will…
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10 Tips for Buying a House in a Seller’s Market
When there are more buyers than homes for sale, you have what’s called a seller’s market — where prices rise, properties are hard to come by, and sellers have the upper hand. Obviously, it’s not the ideal time to buy…
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DACA Recipients Can Now Get FHA Loans
America’s Dreamers now have another pathway toward homeownership, thanks to a policy change from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. According to an announcement from the agency, DACA recipients — or those who fall under the Deferred Action for…
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Building a New Home in 2021? 3 Features You Might Want to Add
Buying a new construction home can be a great move in today’s market. For one, there’s no competition. With for-sale housing inventory at record-low levels, homes listed on the open market come with serious competition. That often means endless bidding…
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