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Don't be like my dog!
A couple weeks ago, I was on my way home from enjoying the weekend up north at the cabin with my wife and my dog, Charmin, a small Westie. I pulled over on the side of the dirt road because my wife noticed a turkey in the woods. I rolled down the window so Charmin could see. Charmin was so intriged that she literally jumped out of our large SUV window! She fell hard to the ground, unhurt luckily, and must have realized that maybe it wasn't such a good idea but chased after the turkey anyways. She ended up losing the turkey in the woods.
That got me thinking about how some home buyers are "jumping" at the first homes they see without being prepared for what problems could occur during and after the sale. Here are a few tips to consider when buying a home:
1) Get pre-approved - If you are lucky enough to be pre-approved for a home loan, it can give you an edge over any other buyers who may be interested in the same home but are not yet pre-approved. It’s also an indication to the home owner that you are serious about buying the ... more

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