home buying tips: The Pros and Cons of Buying a New Home Versus Buying Pre-owned - 08/20/20 01:42 PM
Are you thinking about buying a new home? Congratulations!
Buying a house, condo or townhouse is an exciting and rewarding time which tends to be a lot of fun. However, along the way you’ll need to make a number of decisions – including whether you want to buy a pre-owned home or one that has been built recently and is brand new.
Let’s take a quick look at some of the pros and cons of buying a new home versus buying pre-owned.
New Homes Tend To Have Fewer Problems
One of the major upsides of buying new is that newly-built homes tend to have very … (2 comments)

home buying tips: New Home Buyer? Don’t Make These 3 Common Mistakes! - 05/11/18 06:45 AM
Looking for your new home can feel like a daunting task, especially if it’s your first time going through the home buying process.  Sometimes, all of the choices may feel overwhelming. You want to make the best decision for yourself and your family. 
Here’s a quick list of three common pitfalls that some home buyers experience:
Choosing to Skip the Inspection
A home inspection is a necessity. This is your opportunity for a professional to uncover any potential problems in a property that you cannot see. Or even something that you might not have known to check. Your new home is likely the largest … (0 comments)

home buying tips: 3 Great Homebuying Tools Millenials Have Available to Them Right Now - 02/27/18 01:23 PM
The economy seems to be heating up rapidly, but home loan interest rates are still at historically low levels. Real estate values have climbed a bit across the country, but low interest rates and affordable prices makes for an excellent opportunity for new homeowners to get into their first home before it rates and prices rise higher.
According to the recent studies, there were 4 consecutive quarters of homeownership growth where new homeowners outpaced new renters.  The solid economic fundamentals are likely responsible for creating this excellent home buying environment.
Over the past year, Millennials seem to be on board and helping to … (1 comments)

home buying tips: Why a Walk-in Closet Is a Must Have for Any New Home Buyer - 11/16/17 10:36 AM
Are you in the market for a new house or condo? Whether you’re looking for something luxurious or intimate, you’ll want to ensure that you have enough space for all of life’s necessities. Many home buyers focus on bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas as their top priorities. But have you given any thought to your closet space?
In today’s blog post we’ll explore why a spacious walk-in closet should be high on your list of “must-haves” for your new home.
Enough Storage For A Stylish Couple
An upgrade in storage space is the main reason to have a large walk-in closet – and for … (2 comments)

home buying tips: Real Estate Negotiations: 3 Tricks You Can Use to Get the Winning Bid - 10/03/17 12:33 PM
You’ve toured through a number of listings, attended all the open houses and have found your potential new dream home. Now the hard part begins, especially if you’re working against other buyers who are keen on getting the same home as you. Let’s take a look at three tricks that you can use to make sure the bid you submit on a home is the one that wins.
Don’t Start With A Lowball Offer
First, it’s important to note that the offer itself needs to be a fair one. If you approach a home seller with a low offer, you’ll likely discover that … (0 comments)

home buying tips: City Lights Or Starlit Nights, What Home Location Is Best? - 10/23/13 01:54 AM
City Lights Or Starlit Nights, What Home Location Is Best?
 
If you are looking to buy a home, you might be wondering whether you should be looking for properties that are right in the center of the city or property in a rural area a short drive away.
The rural or urban decision will ultimately be up to you, as there are advantages and disadvantages to either option. The main difference will lie in your priorities – what type of lifestyle is most important to you?
Living In The City
One of the main perks of buying a property that … (0 comments)

 
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