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What Can You Expect for Closing Costs?
First of all what are closing costs? Closing costs are the fees paid to third parties that helped facilitate the sale of the home. You can estimate that the closing costs will typically total two to seven percent of the …
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Thinking about Skipping Out on Title Insurance? Think Again!
Title insurance may seem like one of those extra costs that get tacked on at the end of the home-buying process, but in reality it could save you thousands of dollars! Title insurance offers protection against any problems with …
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Are You Being Too Picky?
Are you on a home buying journey? Does it feel like it is taking forever to find your perfect home? The problem may not lie with the homes you are looking at, but with your expectations. There are different lists …
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Let’s Say it Again, You Don’t Need a 20% Down Payment!
We’ve been hearing throughout our lives that 20% down is the only way to buy a home. Not so fast! According to a recent survey done by Ipsos, the American public was found to still be a little confused about …
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June is National Homeowners Month!
Happy National Homeowners Month! This June let’s take a look at why now is the perfect time to buy a home! Owning a home is an important part of the American Dream and an important milestone in one’s life. Core …
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Resource Video: Homeowners Edition
Home-Maintenance Tips for New Homeowners Today’s video centers on establishing a home-maintenance routine program to ensure that you and your family live comfortably in your new home. This informational video provides key points on what to do to maintain your …
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Moving? Four Tips for What NOT to Do!
Moving is stressful enough without everyone telling you how best to go through the process. There is planning, researching, packing and even more packing involved! With all of the chaos going on, it is important to keep sight of the …
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How to Buy a Home While Paying off Student Loan Debt
Are you or someone you know excited about today’s robust housing market and wanting to buy but stopped by student loan debt? You are not alone. According to a 2015 survey by American Student Assistance, a Boston-based nonprofit, recorded that …
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Resource Video: Millennial Homeowners
Rent vs. Buy – Millennial Homeowners Have you ever wondered whether or not you should be buying or renting? With student loan debt it may seem like renting is the easier option. However take a listen to our own Shorewest …
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P.E.A.R., Not the Fruit but What Does it Stand For?
Americans are watching the real estate world slowly climb back up from our 2008 recession. Mortgage rates are at historical lows and people are realizing that not only can they afford a new house, they can upsize, downsize or even …
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