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Basics of Homebuying

For anyone new to the process of purchasing a home, there are likely more questions than answers. That is...


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Tags: First Time Home Buyers, Real Estate, Home Buyer,

House hunting? Selling your home? You’ll come across a sea of jargon that may seem be Greek to you – we’ve decoded mortgage...


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Tags: Real Estate, acroynms, jargon

By Morgan Saylor On September 27, 2016

Real Estate Disclosure: 101

If you’re new to real estate but you’re dedicated to finding the perfect home, you will likely encounter the term “disclosure”.


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Tags: Real Estate, homebuying, disclosure

By Morgan Saylor On August 8, 2016

Finding an Open House

If you’re interested in buying a home but you’re a bit lost on how best to hit up an open house, Realtor.com has a few tips for...


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Tags: Home, Real Estate, Home Buyer,

By Morgan Saylor On March 2, 2016

Buying to Rent

Is the landlord life for you? The dream of many is to invest in homes, condos, and buildings to buy and rent out – making the...


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Tags: Home, Rent, Renting,

By Amy Patterson On October 13, 2015

Big Home, Small Lot?

According to a recent article by Zillow, homes in the U.S. are growing in size, while the lots on which they sit are shrinking....


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Tags: Homeowners, Home Loans, Market,