Home ownership is one of the most exciting and terrifying things you’ll ever take on. Whether you’re a first-time home buyer or a seasoned expert, there’s always more to learn when it comes to buying - and owning - your own home.
Home Ownership
With record low interest rates and a once in a lifetime (hopefully!) pandemic forcing so many to stay home, the past year was the perfect time to become a homeowner for the first time. Or just to move into a new house. Now though, home prices are sky high and the market is red hot […]
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Home Ownership
Buying a home is the biggest financial commitment most people ever make. It therefore demands careful consideration from every possible angle to know roughly how much it costs to build a house. Yet, many people ‒ and especially first-time buyers ‒ concentrate solely on the prebuilt and resale home markets. Doing so overlooks a potentially […]
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Home Ownership
If you’ve ever borrowed money to buy a home (aka obtained a mortgage), you’re probably familiar with home appraisals. Most lenders will require an official home appraisal before they fork over the money. They just need the approval of a professional that the house is worth as much as you’re trying to pay for it. […]
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Home Ownership
Selling a house is a big deal. With home prices continuing to increase almost everywhere, it’s likely the biggest financial transaction you’ll make in your life. That’s why it’s never a good idea to just take the lazy approach to selling your home. Putting together a smart selling plan (versus a haphazard one) will make […]
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