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Are You Ready to Make the Leap into Home Ownership? Here’s How You Can Tell

February 6, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Are you ready to make that leap from living at home or renting to owning a home of your own? While everyone moves at their own pace, here are some signs that you can use to determine if it is time to own your own home.

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

Buying a New Home? Follow These Three Tips to Ensure a Stress-Free Transaction

February 5, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Buying real estate and or taking out a home loan is a significant milestone in life. Frequently, it means that a new phase is starting, whether it’s a new job, a new relationship, or moving to a new area. However, when the most basic steps are missed, this transition can be fraught with stress and disaster. To ensure a smooth transaction, home buyers should be sure to mind the following tips.

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

Buying a New Home in the City? The Pros and Cons of Buying a Home on a Busy Street

January 29, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Buying a home in the city is a venture that comes with an entire assortment of advantages and disadvantages. While the location might be close in proximity to businesses, services, and other people, it’s easy to worry about the other aspects of city living. What are the great and not-so-great facets of living on a busy street?

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

Looking for Luxury? How to Upsize Your Next Home Without Upsizing Your Costs

December 31, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Size matters when you are buying a new home. Whether you plan to expand your family, need more room for your stuff, or are concerned with resale value, you want to get the most space for your money.

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

Don’t Be That Guy or Gal: 3 Easy Ways to Ruin Your Relationship with Your Real Estate Agent

December 19, 2014 by Robby Oakes

In today’s blog post we’ll share three easy ways that you can ruin the trust and rapport that you’ve built with your real estate agent – and how to avoid doing so.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips Tagged With: Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips, Real Estate Tips

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