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2022
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Considering Adding a Firepit This Year?There are few things that carry the feel of fall like sitting by a fire on a cool autumn night. Of course, not everyone lives somewhere where they can just build a bonfire or even set up a little campfire at a moment’s notice. Fortunately, there are options ...
11/30/2022
Home Sweet Home: The Emotional Benefits of Homeownership Some Highlights While there are many financial perks to owning a home, there are also powerful non-financial benefits to consider if youre thinking about making a move. Homeownership allows you to express yourself, gives you greater privacy...
11/29/2022
Home Equity: A Source of Strength for Homeowners TodayExperts agree there's no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis like we saw back in 2008, and that's good news for the housing market. As Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, says:. . . don't expect a housing bust like the mid-...
11/28/2022
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Home Appraisal Myths BustedMost things to do with buying or selling a home can be pretty stressful, from finding the house of your dreams, to securing the financing, all the way through to closing. But for most transactions, everything, absolutely everything, hinges on the home appraisal. This is...
11/27/2022
Why It May Be Time To Add Newly Built Homes to Your SearchIf you put a pause on your home search because you weren't sure where you'd go once you sold your house, it might be a good time to get back into the market. If you're willing to work with a trusted agent to consider a newly built home, yo...
11/26/2022
Going Down: 4 Ways to Destroy Your Home’s ValueYou’re a homeowner now, you can kiss bland uniformity goodbye the moment you turn your apartment keys over to your now-former landlord. The world is your canvas — at least, that part of the world that you now are obligated to pay a monthly mortgage p...
11/25/2022
Top Questions About Selling Your Home This WinterThere's no denying the housing market is undergoing a shift this season, and that may leave you with some questions about whether it still makes sense to sell your house. Here are three of the top questions you may be asking and the data that helps...
11/23/2022
More People Are Finding the Benefits of Multigenerational Households TodayIf you're thinking of buying a home and living with siblings, parents, or grandparents, then multigenerational living may be for you. The Pew Research Center defines a multigenerational household as a home with two or more ...
11/22/2022
Should You Update Your House Before You Sell? Some Highlights You may be wondering what needs to be renovated before you sell your house. In todays shifting market, making your house appealing is more important than ever. Thats why its essential to lean on a real estate professional who has in-de...
11/21/2022
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What Is Matter?Smart home devices give homeowners a lot of control over the way that their homes function, allowing things like lighting control, home security, and even home automation to be as simple as interacting with an app or using voice controls. Depending on the devices used, you can save...
11/20/2022
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