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Consider These Important Issues Before Listing Your Home on Airbnb
Listing all — or even just part — of your home on Airbnb or other similar platforms can be a great way to make some extra cash. But don’t let those money signs cloud your judgment: Operating a successful short-term…
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6 Things to Consider Before Co-Buying a House with Your Friend
Co-buying has gotten more in more popular in recent years, largely thanks to rising home prices and a lack of housing inventory in today’s red-hot seller’s market. It’s no wonder either. Not only can co-buying sometimes make it easier to…
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How to Shop Around for a Mortgage: A Step-By-Step Guide
If you’re thinking about buying a home in the near future, you’ve likely heard the phrase, “shop around for a mortgage” before. But, do you really know what it means to shop around for a home loan? If you don’t,…
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Stumped for Father’s Day Gifts? Try These 5 Creative Options
Father’s Day is just around the corner, so if you haven’t thought of any Father’s Day gifts or how you’ll celebrate dear old dad, the time to start planning is now. Will you take him to lunch? Get him a…
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Condos Are Hot Right Now; Are They the Right Move for You?
These days, many people are asking themselves “Should I buy a condo?”. According to a new report from real estate brokerage Redfin, the average condo sold for above asking price in June — only the second time that’s happened in…
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Tax Deductions New Homeowners Need to Know
Homeownership comes with some serious benefits. It can protect you from inflation, help you build wealth, and come tax season? It can even qualify you for valuable deductions and credits. If you’re new to homeownership, or you just sold your…
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What’s the Deal with Seller Love Letters?
If you’ve been in real estate circles before, you’ve likely heard about “seller love letters.” These letters are meant to add a personal touch to a buyer’s offer. However, they’ve recently been cause for controversy in the real estate industry.…
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The Ultimate Pre-Vacation Checklist for Homeowners
As a homeowner, you probably already know that you can’t leave for vacation until you’re sure that things are in order with your property. In order to make the process a little easier, we’ve created the ultimate pre-vacation checklist. Use…
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How to Prepare Pets for a Return to Work
For one reason or another, many of us are leaving the home more often these days. Our offices may be opening up, our kids may be headed back to school, or maybe a combination of both. Either way, if you’ve…
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What Is a Title Company and What Do They Do?
Home buying is complicated, and in order to do it successfully (not to mention legally), a number of professionals will need to play a role in the real estate transaction. These include a mortgage lender, a loan officer, a real…
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