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You Ask, We Answer: How to Choose Between Expanding Your Current Home and Buying a New One

December 5, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Let’s take a quick look at a few questions that will help you to determine whether buying a new home or expanding your current home is the best choice when you’re in need of some extra space.

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

Buying an Investment Property? Here’s How You Can Maximize Your Rental Revenue

December 4, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Whether you’re buying a ski-in/ski-out condo at your favorite resort or you’re thinking of picking up a small home in a busy tourist area, buying a property for short-term rental purposes can be an excellent investment that quickly begins to provide additional revenue.

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

You Ask, We Answer: Should I Consider a Warranty when Buying a New Home?

November 28, 2014 by Robby Oakes

In today’s blog post we’ll briefly explore home warranties including some of the pros and cons of buying one and how they differ from homeowner’s insurance.

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

Negotiation Tips: How to Ask the Seller to Pay the Closing Costs

November 7, 2014 by Robby Oakes

You’ve found the perfect new house or condo, and you are now preparing an offer that you believe the seller will find tempting enough to accept. The question is, should you ask the seller to pay some or all of the closing costs?

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

Buying a Vacation Home? A Quick Guide to Renting Out Your Second Home to Generate Income

October 31, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Are you thinking about buying a second home to spend some time in when you’re on vacation? In this post we’ll share a few tips for getting your property ready to rent to short-term visitors and how to get things started.

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

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