2017
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Three Tips for Newlyweds Thinking of Purchasing a Home
After saying I do, most couples transition into the home-buying phase of life. For a newly married couple, the purchase of a home represents a new beginning and is also a significant investment both financially and in terms of their relationship. Given the importance of buying a home, this is not a step you want to take lightly. You both want to be prepared and equipped for the journey ahead.
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Buying A Retirement Property? Two Golden Rules To Remember Before Signing The Contract
When people enter the retirement years, they often reconsider their property needs. Whether it is a desire to have a holiday home, or simply the need to change to a smaller primary residence, property needs do change at this time of life. As someone who is getting ready to retire, it is important you remember two golden rules before you sign the dotted line of any house purchase contract. Keep Your Health Needs In Mind
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Ways To Be A Good Neighbor To Someone Selling His Or Her Home
When your neighbor lists his or her home for sale, you'll often either experience a feeling of sadness or a feeling of relief. The former will happen if you've been close with your neighbor while the latter can occur if you weren't on good terms with him or her. In either case, it's nice to be supportive of the process, and there are a number of different ways that you can be a good neighbor while the house is on the market.
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Home Staging Is A Must If You Find Yourself In One Of These Situations
Deciding whether you'll hire a home stager to beautify your home is one of the important decisions that you and your real estate agent will need to make in advance of listing the home. Staging isn't an absolute must, but it can certainly make your home more visually appealing to those who visit. If you have a skilled design sense and people commonly remark on how beautiful the interior of your home is, home staging may not be necessary.
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