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Entries from August 2017

3 Ugly Truths You’ll Discover Trying to Buy a Home Without a Real Estate Agent

August 4th, 2017 · Comments Off on 3 Ugly Truths You’ll Discover Trying to Buy a Home Without a Real Estate Agent

Many people, whether they are new to the market or have purchased a home before, consider investing in a home without the help of an agent. While there are benefits involved with going it alone, there are also a number of drawbacks that can significantly impact the success of your home purchase. If you’re wondering about the difficulties involved in going “agent-less”, consider the following points.

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Tags: Home Buyer Tips

With Mortgage Rates This Low, Should You Dive In? 3 Reasons Why Now Might Be the Time

August 3rd, 2017 · Comments Off on With Mortgage Rates This Low, Should You Dive In? 3 Reasons Why Now Might Be the Time

Whether you’ve just finished school or are about to start a family, investing in a home can be one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. But as you’ll soon discover, there are a number of considerations you’ll need to make. It can be difficult to know whether to get a short-term or long-term mortgage, or how long of an amortization period you’ll need.

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Tags: Home Mortgage Tips

The Five Most Common Overlooked Expenses When Selling a House

August 2nd, 2017 · Comments Off on The Five Most Common Overlooked Expenses When Selling a House

Most homeowners are so enthusiastic about putting their home on the market and getting the price they’re hoping for that the expenses involved in selling a home are forgotten. However, it’s often said that one has to spend money to make money, and selling a home is no exception! If you’re wondering what kinds of overlooked expenses will cut into your home sale, here are some costs to consider.

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Tags: Home Seller Tips

Community Living: The Quick and Easy Guide to Starting a Community Garden

August 1st, 2017 · Comments Off on Community Living: The Quick and Easy Guide to Starting a Community Garden

Ah, the city. With so many people living in an urban landscape these days, it can be hard to find anything more than a planter on the balcony for your herbs. And good luck finding space for vegetables or large flowering plants! Fortunately, coming up with a community garden can be a great way to get the locals together. If you’re wondering how to get started with this fun project, begin with the following guide.

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