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Moving to a New City? Tips for Finding a Family-friendly Community to Buy Your New Home In

October 22, 2014 by Robby Oakes

In this post we’ll share a handful of tips that you may find helpful if you’re searching for a family-friendly neighborhood in a new city.

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

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.

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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

Lowballing 101: How to Avoid Insulting a Home Seller when Making a Low Offer for Their House or Condo

August 20, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Buying a home is a huge step for people who are ready to make an investment in their future. Getting a great deal on a home is just as important and knowing how much to offer could be confusing.

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Experiencing ‘Purchase Anxiety’? How to Calm Your Nerves Before Committing to Buy a New Home

August 15, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Whether this is your first big purchase, or your family is moving to a new location or looking for more space, buying a home has its share of ups and downs. It’s perfectly normal to feel anxious about whether or not you’ve found the right property.

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