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Go Big or Go Home: 3 Reasons Why Your First Home Should Be a Spacious One

October 12, 2017 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.

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Four Mistakes to Avoid When Making an Offer for Your Dream Home

October 4, 2017 by Robby Oakes

You’ve scoured the new home listings, been to all the open houses and have finally found the home of your dreams. It is now time to draft an offer and begin the negotiation process. Below we’ll share four mistakes that you will want to avoid when making an offer on your dream home.

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Real Estate Negotiations: 3 Tricks That You Can Use to Ensure Yours Is the Winning Bid

October 3, 2017 by Robby Oakes

You’ve toured through a number of listings, attended all the open houses and have found your potential new dream home. Now the hard part begins, especially if you’re working against other buyers who are keen on getting the same home as you. Let’s take a look at three tricks that you can use to make sure the bid you submit on a home is the one that wins.

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Did You Know: Your Choice of Community Will Impact Your Mortgage – Here’s How

September 26, 2017 by Robby Oakes

If you are in the market for a new home, you’ve probably begun the process of choosing the neighborhood or community in which you want to live. The perfect spot to call home will depend on your age, the size and composition of your family, your working life and other factors. In today’s post, we’ll explore how the local area in which you live can affect your mortgage financing and interest rate.

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3 Useful Tips for First-time Homebuyers Trying to Navigate the System

September 15, 2017 by Robby Oakes

Whether you’re tired of renting, need more space or want to make an upgrade, buying your first home is the solution. However, if you have never participated in the market before it can be a bit daunting at first. Let’s explore a few useful tips that are helpful for first-time homebuyers who are new to the process of buying real estate.

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