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Buying Your First Home? Learn These 5 Essential Home Maintenance Skills as Soon as Possible

August 24, 2016 by Robby Oakes

New homes can be scary. But when you take the time to think about it, and plan ahead, maintaining a home is easier than you think – a manageable mix of experience and common sense. Here are five skills that will help maintain your new home for years to come.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Home Maintenance

Getting to Know the Neighbors: 3 Tips for Building Good Relationships

August 23, 2016 by Robby Oakes

One of the factors involved in feeling truly comfortable in your community is the relationships that you’ve been able to establish with the locals in your neighborhood, but it can be hard to know how to nurture a good relationship. Whether you’re moving to a new home soon or are wondering how to make some nearby friends, here are some simple tips for ingratiating the ones that live closest to you.

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Real Estate Investing: How to Find Great Deals on Undeveloped Lots with Big Potential

August 19, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Purchasing a plot of land can be one of the best investments to make. A landowner has great (but not unlimited) freedom in how to develop their plot, and land never expires so its potential is essentially infinite. That said, buying undeveloped or vacant land can be risky business, so read on to find tips on purchasing a plot.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Investment Properties

Thinking about a ‘Fixer Upper’? Understanding the Balance Between Purchase and Reno Costs

August 5, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Fixer uppers can come with huge price benefits and opportunity, as well as problems. Make sure you understand what you’re getting yourself into before you purchase a home that needs significant restoration.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Upgrades and Renovations

Evaluating Neighborhoods: 4 Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Home

June 29, 2016 by Robby Oakes

From finding the right agent to discovering the home you can truly feel comfortable in, there are a variety of things involved in the home buying process. However, it’s important not to get caught up in the home and ignore altogether the community you’ll be living in. If you’re planning a move to a new neighborhood, here are some things you should look into before putting in an offer.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Evaluating Neighborhoods, Home Buyer Tips, Purchasing A Home

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