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Mistakes Seasoned Home Buyers Often Make

September 14, 2018 by Robby Oakes

It’s not uncommon today to move several times during adulthood, whether across town or across the country. Seasoned home buyers have been through the real estate process, often more than once. However, even if the home purchase has become routine, there are mistakes that can be avoided.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Budget, Home Purchase, Real Estate

Real Estate Remains A Strong Wealth Management Investment

September 13, 2018 by Robby Oakes

A young long-haul trucker driver once took an elder’s advice and invested all of his money into real estate. Even though he was seldom at home to enjoy the fruits of his labor, he hired a property management company to handle the properties. The advice that stuck with the driver was simple. “They’re not making any more of it, land that is.”

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Investments, Market Conditions, Real Estate

Want To Buy A Home? Here’s How You Can Save Your Own Down Payment

September 11, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Burdensome student loan debt and a penchant for purchasing new electronics by 20- and 30-somethings can make saving up for a down payment on a home seem impossible. But Millennials and other potential home buyers may be surprised to discover that previous generations had money-saving challenges of their own.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Down Payment, Real Estate, Save Money

Creative Storage Tips When Downsizing Your Home

September 7, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Downsizing at any stage of life can offer multiple benefits. Less square footage may come with a smaller price tag and usually means less space to clean. However, when downsizing a home, there’s usually the question of what to do with everything. That’s when creative storage ideas become essential.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Improvement, organization, Real Estate

Plant Now For Spring Beauty

August 31, 2018 by Robby Oakes

While the weather is still pleasant this fall, it can be a good idea to plan ahead for early spring blooms. Trim shrubbery, plant bulbs, install new edging or add whimsical garden accessories to assure that when spring rolls around you’ll have something attractive to look at. Getting creative now will boost your spirits when winter seems to last longer than it should!

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Improvement, Landscaping, Real Estate

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