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Predicting the Real Estate Market in 2021

The state of the world is quite an uncertain one at this time, and that makes total sense. Things have never been this way before. It can be tough to make accurate guesses that relate to anything, and the real estate world is certainly no exception. If you’re thinking about doing anything that involves real…
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The Pros and Cons of Winter House Hunting

Buying a home can be a stressful process at any point in the year. However, searching for a home to buy in the winter comes with its own set of pitfalls. Although the snow may obscure important features of the homes that you are looking at, there are a lot of benefits to continuing your…
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How to Tell if a Home Buyer Isn’t Serious

If you’re in the process of selling a home, it’s important to be aware of offers from buyers who aren’t serious about buying your property. Some home buyers may seem serious and request a showing with no real interest in purchasing your house. Some may even commend the house and comment on how they would…
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Buying a Home Near a School: Pros & Cons

A house is built of mortar and bricks, but a home is made of people therein and the surroundings. Homebuyers mainly focus on the property’s quality when searching for a house, evaluating factors like the kitchen facilities and how old the roof is. However, buyers typically avoid properties located in a remote area and will…
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Property Walk Score Explained

In today’s market, businesses are scored on a variety of things. One such score is the property walk score. These numbers rate from 0-100. Like many score, the number between 70/100 equates to the best. A 90 rating tells the potential property owner or renter that the community is a great place for outside activities,…
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Why School Districts Matter

As school districts strive to improve educational outcomes, they must also ensure that the process of buying a home does not adversely impact a child’s chances for success. In fact, in some cases, purchasing a home can even lower the chances for that child to succeed. This is why school districts must understand the value…
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Building a New Home vs Buying Existing

There can be an overwhelming amount of options when it comes to purchasing a home for you and your loved ones to live in. Some of these options rarely make financial sense—we’ll be getting into those weeds soon enough—but the two most sensible options come down to having a home built or buying an already…
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Why Fall is the Perfect Time to Buy a Home

Many potential home buyers are looking for the best time to buy the property. It is good to look for the best month when you can get the best property deals. Buying a home during fall has been proven to be the best idea. Few people are willing to purchase homes during the fall months.…
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Tips for Virtual Home Shopping

Due to the pandemic, virtual operations have become the order of the day. Even persons and businesses that did not appreciate virtual platforms of operation before can now attest to the fact that such platforms are necessary in the modern-day world. Most industries and in particular, the real estate industry have been at the forefront…
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Why the Texas Hill Country Is a Great Home for Nature Lovers

The Texas Hill Country boasts some of the most unique topography and scenery in all of North America. The Hill Country sits in a space that takes up 25 counties in south and central Texas, and it is an amazing place to call home for anyone who appreciates wildlife, simplicity and relaxation. This article explains…
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Buyers Guide to Open Houses

Attending an open house is a great opportunity to walk through a home and get to know what you do and don’t like without the added pressure of a scheduled appointment. These are great to attend if you are in any part of the house buying process, and we recommend taking advantage of the opportunity…
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What Real Estate Agents Can Do that Homeowners Can’t

If you are looking to buy or sell your home, you may be thinking that it is more worth it to try and do it on your own. Many people may be tempted to try this process independently in order to save on commission fees. This, however, is not recommended at all. There are many…
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Common House Hunting Mistakes & How To Avoid Them

The process of buying a home can be very exciting. You are starting to plan for the next chapter of your life! Deciding what you prefer style wise, what part of town you want to live in, and what size home you need are important and exciting details to work through. However, there are many…
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Fees to Expect When Selling Your Home

There are several fees that you will need to prepare for when selling your home. Home selling fees range from listing fees to legal fees to appraiser fees to escrow. Before you find a potential buyer for your home, you need to know about the many and various things that may be included in the…
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Why Sell Your Home With A Real Estate Agent

When it’s time to sell your home, an excellent real estate agent can help make your home sale easier and sometimes even faster and more profitable. The Difference Between a Buyer Agent and a Listing Agent A buyer agent is working for the buyer and helps the buyer through the entire process, such as finding…
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Investing in Real Estate for Retirement Income

With an increasing number of people relying less on pensions and becoming more weary of 401ks and Roth IRAs, many are looking to real estate to fill in the gaps—especially in retirement. While there are many aspects to consider before you invest in real estate to ensure retirement security, there are considerable benefits and ways…
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Understanding the Basics of Real Estate vs Personal Property Tax

When people refer to property tax, they are generally referring to two distinct categories. The first category is the real estate tax, and the other the personal property tax. Real estate tax is often referred to as the real property tax, while the personal property tax has several different subcategories. When it comes time to…
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Buying a Home During a Recession Part 2: The Challenges

In our previous post, we discussed the unique opportunities that present themselves to home buyers during a recession—opportunities that benefit both traditional buyers and investors. Economic down-turns don’t come without a good deal of challenges, however, and home buyers aren’t exempt from facing difficulties. In part two of our series, we’ll explore these challenges and…
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Buying a Home During a Recession Part 1: The Opportunities

The home buying market during the time of recession is a minefield that must be navigated with due care and patience. First time home buyers will hear that they will find great values and, while that is the case, those values are fraught with peril. Homes that have been gutted that have unexpected liens against…
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Benefits of Selling Your Home in Spring

Selling a home is a lot of work. There are a lot of tips and tricks that people use to help sell their house quicker. One of these tips would be the time of year that you try to sell it. The best time that you can put your home on the market would be…