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Do you have your eye on a summer retreat, or winter getaway spot? Looking to expand your property portfolio with a second home the whole family can enjoy? With mortgage rates low and home prices... Read More

Nobody is perfect, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that, even when it comes to credit issues.  Credit issues can arise from everything ranging from simple mistakes to complications from severe life challenges.  As... Read More

What is an HVAC system? Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC) can be overlooked during a home inspection because your home inspector may be reluctant to run them in extreme weather or may be... Read More

You’ve found the perfect home and the seller accepted your bid. Congrats! Now, before the bank will approve your loan, they will ask for an appraisal of the house. Your lender picks the appraiser and... Read More

You’re putting your house on the market, but it could use a little work. Instead of doing a massive renovation and potentially losing money, consider doing some small, simple fixes that increase its desirability to... Read More

If you’re buying a home, you might be considering going the foreclosure or REO (real estate owned) route. Both are types of bank-owned properties, but there’s a big difference in the purchase process. When a... Read More

Research shows that 80% of real estate leads come from the Internet. Buyers rely on Google searches to find out about open houses and featured listings in their preferred area. Social media is a... Read More