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Buying A Home? Take Stock Of These Things

August 30, 2018 by Robby Oakes

What are some of the most important factors that buyers take into consideration when looking for a new home? There are the obvious things like price, square footage, location and lot size. Those are the basics. Other things that are often weighed are garage size, how updated the kitchen and baths are and whether or not the basement is finished.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Buying, Home Inspection, Real Estate

5 Critical Tips For Buying In A Seller’s Market

July 17, 2018 by Robby Oakes

This summer, quality homes are being scooped up almost as fast as they’re being listed – and for top price. Yes, it’s a seller’s market out there, which is great news if you’re planning to list your home. For those looking for a home, the competitiveness can be frustrating and aggravating.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Buying, Offer, Real Estate

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.

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

Closing Costs: Understanding What It Costs to Close on a Home and What You Can Expect to Pay

October 8, 2014 by Robby Oakes

In this post we’ll look at a number of these closing costs and what you will be expected to pay when you buy that next dream home.

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

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