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Which Down Payment Strategy is Right For You?

WHICH DOWN PAYMENT STRATEGY IS RIGHT FOR YOU? You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, as it shows that you have the financial discipline and stability to save for a long-term goal. It also helps you […]
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10 Benefits of Homeownership

Homeownership is a great milestone to strive for, and there are lots of benefits that come with it. Below are 10 benefits of homeownership you might not be aware of yet. Lets get started. Financial security: Homeownership gives you a place to call your own, which can provide stability and financial security. Tax savings: As […]
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Home Insurance Versus Home Warranty

The Difference Between Home Insurance and Home Warranty When purchasing a new home, it’s important to do in-depth research on all facets of the homebuying process. One thing you’ll need to understand is how to best protect yourself and your investment if anything were to go wrong. Check out the information on home insurance versus home […]
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EASY LANDSCAPING DIY PROJECTS

EASY LANDSCAPING DIY PROJECTS Ever get the itch to do a DIY project? Whenever we do, our favorites involve getting outdoors and mixing up our landscaping features. Let’s get started on easy landscaping DIY projects. Whether it’s as simple as installing some lighting or a little more time-consuming like re-plotting plants, a fresh look […]

Seller & Buyer Tips Which Down Payment Strategy is Right For You? WHICH DOWN PAYMENT STRATEGY IS RIGHT FOR YOU? You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, as it shows that you have the financial discipline and stability to save for a long-term goal. It also helps you […]

Seller & Buyer Tips 10 Benefits of Homeownership Homeownership is a great milestone to strive for, and there are lots of benefits that come with it. Below are 10 benefits of homeownership you might not be aware of yet. Lets get started. Financial security: Homeownership gives you a place to call your own, which can provide stability and financial security. Tax savings: As […]

Seller & Buyer Tips Home Insurance Versus Home Warranty The Difference Between Home Insurance and Home Warranty When purchasing a new home, it’s important to do in-depth research on all facets of the homebuying process. One thing you’ll need to understand is how to best protect yourself and your investment if anything were to go wrong. Check out the information on home insurance versus home […]

Seller & Buyer Tips EASY LANDSCAPING DIY PROJECTS EASY LANDSCAPING DIY PROJECTS Ever get the itch to do a DIY project? Whenever we do, our favorites involve getting outdoors and mixing up our landscaping features. Let’s get started on easy landscaping DIY projects. Whether it’s as simple as installing some lighting or a little more time-consuming like re-plotting plants, a fresh look […]

Moving Tips PREP YOUR PETS FOR THE BIG MOVE. PREP YOUR PETS FOR THE BIG MOVE Your moving day is set and it’s time to start preparing. As you’re making your lists and checking them twice, don’t forget to factor in your furry friends. Here are some tips for making sure the process goes smoothly and to help you prep your pets for the […]

Seller & Buyer Tips Tips for Choosing the Right Lender Tips for Choosing the Right Lender When you are starting your home buying process one of the first things your agent will ask is if you have been pre-approved. This is important for many reasons; the main reason is to know how much of a house you can afford to purchase and what type of […]

Seller & Buyer Tips Tips For Selling Your House Tips For Selling Your House When it comes to selling your house, there are always questions that come up. Below are a few tips for selling your house: Selling Secret #9 Hire a Trusted Real Estate Professional To Guide You Through The Entire Process Having a trusted real estate professional like a realtor […]

Seller & Buyer Tips What is Title Insurance? What is Title Insurance? If you are planning on buying a home, you are going to need title Insurance. Title insurance is extremely important yet rarely talked about and even less understood by most. If you have already purchased a home with a mortgage, title insurance was required and obtained for you. So what […]

Home Tips Getting Your House Picture Ready to List! Getting Your House Picture Ready to List! Getting your house ready for pictures is an important first step in the selling process. The reason this is an important step is because you want your pictures to look good when they are posted online. Pictures represent the house prior to anyone going to see the house […]

Recipe's The Ultimate Barbecue Lettuce Wraps The Ultimate Barbecue Lettuce Wraps are a light, easy, and refreshing to make recipe and it’s great for gatherings, camping, or just enjoying as a dinner! What you will need to make The Ultimate Barbecue Lettuce Wraps: Meat of your choice (chicken, steak, pork, tofu) 1 decent boneless steak to make 4 Servings. However, serving […]

Local 4th of July Activities and Celebrating Independence Day! Celebrating the Independence of America and 4th of July Activities Before we get to the 4th of July Activities let’s take a look as to what we are celebrating. As we approach the celebration of America’s independence from Great Britain lets look back to when it all started. First, during the Revolutionary War in […]

Home Tips Curb Appeal; Why is this important? Why is Curb Appeal Important? Think of curb appeal as your first impression of the house. When someone drives up or see’s your house online, they will see the front and outside first. Why is first impressions important? Some buyers will make their decision of purchasing the home based on what their first impression of […]