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3 Reasons Why Your First Home Should Be a Spacious One

November 1, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Buying a home for the first time? One of the key considerations you’ll need to make is just how much ‘house’ you want to buy. While going minimal might seem like a good idea to save on costs, having a smaller living space can end up cramping your lifestyle in many ways. Let’s take a look at three great reasons why your first home should be roomy, spacious and luxurious.

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

Ready to Buy Your First Home? Don’t Forget to Check Your Credit Score – Here’s Why

September 20, 2022 by Robby Oakes

If you are planning on engaging with a mortgage lender, you’ll need to have your finances in order. In today’s post, we’ll share a few key reasons why you’ll want to check your credit score well in advance of buying your first home.

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Expecting Children: How to Quickly Move into a Larger Home Before a Baby Arrives

August 24, 2022 by Robby Oakes

Life moves pretty fast sometimes and many couples find themselves expecting children before they have begun to look for the next home. This shouldn’t be a problem, as moving into a larger home before the baby arrives can be a lot easier than it appears.

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

Looking For A Major Lifestyle Change? Consider Buying A ‘Micro’ Home

March 6, 2019 by Robby Oakes

With the cost of a home on the rise and the concept of being sustainable becoming more popular, many people are considering moving to a smaller home to minimize their impact. It’s important, however, to consider what living small is really like before deciding that it’s the right move for you.

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

Strategies For Buying And Selling A Home At The Same Time

January 16, 2019 by Robby Oakes

If you’re already a homeowner and you’re getting ready to buy a new home, you know it’s tricky to buy and sell a home at the same time. There are lots of questions about how to handle this scenario. What if your old home doesn’t sell quickly?

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Buying a Home, Real Estate, Selling Your Home

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