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• Be Prepared for Extra Costs When Buying Your First Coastal Home

  24 July 2020

  Living right next to the water can be a great way to enjoy the coastal breeze, easy access to the water, and a great view. While buying a coastal home can come with a number of great benefits, it's important to recognize how the location often means the home is a lot more expensive than you may have expected.  Instead of rushing into picking out a coastal home based on just the appearance or layout, you'll need to be realistic about the costs that can come with the home.

• The Home Appraisal: What You Need To Know

  22 July 2020

  Buying a house involves so much more than finding one you like and showing up at closing. There are many things that need to happen behind the scenes for it all to come together. One of those items is the appraisal. What is a home appraisal? A home appraisal is when your bank or mortgage company hires a third party to evaluate the home. They do this in many ways, depending on the bank's policies, FHA or VA requirements, and where your home is located.

• 4 Facts About Home Buying Rebates

  21 July 2020

  If you love getting a good deal on things you buy, you may want to take a few extra steps when buying a house to find the best deal. One option you have is to pursue getting a home buying rebate on the purchase. If you have never heard of this, you probably do not know what it is or how it works. Here are four facts to help you understand what home buying rebates are.

• Steps To Improve Your Home's Curb Appeal When Selling

  16 July 2020

  During your initial meeting with a real estate agent, they will take a close look at your home. The purpose of this is to recommend steps to take to increase the likelihood of finding a buyer who is willing to pay you the price you are asking for the home. One way to improve your home's looks is by working on improving your home's curb appeal. Here are several steps you can take that might help you achieve this goal.

• The Top 3 Perks Of Buying A Townhome Instead Of A Single-Family Home

  16 July 2020

  Choosing a home to purchase is not always an easy decision, especially if you are still trying to figure out what type of home structure to buy. As you start looking, you might want to consider a townhome. Townhomes offer some significant perks over single-family homes, and here are three that you should understand. The Costs Affordability is always something to consider when buying a home. Home prices tend to vary significantly.