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The Pros and Cons of Paying Cash When You Buy Your Next Home

September 10, 2015 by Robby Oakes

With mortgage bubbles and real estate issues still in recent memory, one might feel that their best option is to buy their next home using cash instead of borrowing the necessary funds. In today’s article we’ll explore the pros and cons of paying cash for that next house or condo.

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

How to Submit an Offer Below the Asking Price Without Spooking the Seller

September 3, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Although you will be rolling the dice with an offer below asking price, there are ways that you can increase the likelihood that your offer will be successful. Before you submit your offer, use these three strategies to make it more appealing.

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

Buying an Investment Property? 3 Key Home Features That Will Help Ensure You Turn a Profit

August 19, 2015 by Robby Oakes

The key to a successful real estate investment is choosing the right property. A great property will reap dividends for years to come. Look for these three features in your next investment property and you’ll have no trouble finding one that turns a profit.

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

House Hunting in a New City? Three Ways to Determine Which Neighborhoods Are Up and Coming

August 14, 2015 by Robby Oakes

If you’re moving to a new city and you’re looking for an affordable home in a nice neighborhood, one great way to get a fantastic home without paying sky-high prices is by choosing a home in an up-and-coming neighborhood. Communities that are starting to gentrify make it easy to find an affordable home, especially if you buy before the prices start to rise.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Neighborhoods and Communities

3 Closing Costs That Most Buyers Forget to Factor in and What You Can Expect to Pay

August 6, 2015 by Robby Oakes

If you’re in the process of buying a home, you probably have your deposit and monthly mortgage charges in a spreadsheet, along with a chart of your other expenses and your monthly income. But when it comes to buying a home, there are lots of different costs that will come into play – and it’s easy to forget something. When you’re preparing to close on your new home, make sure you consider these three closing costs that most buyers forget.

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

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