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The Pros and Cons of Buying a New Home Versus Buying Pre-owned

October 10, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Buying a house, condo or townhouse is an exciting and rewarding time which tends to be a lot of fun. However, along the way you’ll need to make a number of decisions – including whether you want to buy a pre-owned home or one that has been built recently.

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

Closing Costs: Understanding What It Costs to Close on a Home and What You Can Expect to Pay

October 8, 2014 by Robby Oakes

In this post we’ll look at a number of these closing costs and what you will be expected to pay when you buy that next dream home.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Closing Costs, Home Buying

Five Small Signs That Can Indicate Much Bigger Problems with a Home

September 26, 2014 by Robby Oakes

It’s not uncommon for homebuyers to recount horror stories about properties that appeared to be fine at first glance, but were actually hiding very expensive problems.

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

Considering a Vacation Home? Six Tips for Buying a House or Condo for Relaxation and Vacation Use

September 18, 2014 by Robby Oakes

When you buy a vacation home or condo, you can guarantee that you have an escape that will provide you with years of enjoyment. Before you take the plunge, though, take advantage of these six helpful tips about buying a vacation home.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Real Estate, Vacation Homes

Buying Land to Build a New Home On? Don’t Forget These Three Important Considerations

September 9, 2014 by Robby Oakes

When most people talk about real estate, they envision buying an already-built house on already-landscaped property. However, buying vacant land and building a new home is a great way to ensure that you get the home that you want in the location that you want.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Purchasing Land, Real Estate Investing, Vacant Properties

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