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

September 6, 2017 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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Yes, You Should Take the Plunge and Buy a New Home in 2017. Here’s Why

August 18, 2017 by Robby Oakes

Are you thinking about buying a house, apartment or condo? In many markets across the country, there’s never been a better time than now to become a homeowner. In this post, we’ll share a few reasons why the conditions are right to jump into the market and buy a new home.

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Getting Tired of Renting? Here Are the Top 5 Reasons Why Young People Prefer Owning a Home

August 10, 2017 by Robby Oakes

At some point in their lives, every renter thinks about home ownership and whether or not it’s worth it. Let’s explore the top 5 reasons why young individuals prefer the idea of owning a home over renting.

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5 Things That First-time Home Buyers Wish They Knew Before They Signed

August 4, 2017 by Robby Oakes

Without a doubt, it can be both overwhelming and exciting to find your dream home and be able to put the money down for it. However, there are a lot of things to know before signing on the dotted line so you can avoid buyer’s remorse. Instead of going it alone, here are a few tips to keep in mind before you decide to commit to your new home.

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Buying a Home in a Fire Risk Area: Here’s What You Need to Know

July 26, 2017 by Robby Oakes

Outside of the significant financial responsibility of delving into home ownership, there can also be a lot of other risks involved that you may not have thought about as a new homeowner. While the requirement of homeowner’s insurance is well known and guarding your house against theft can be commonplace, if you happen to be living in an area that’s at high risk of fire, here are some things to consider beforehand.

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