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Three Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Start Looking for a Home

May 16 2017

Homebridge

There are many things to look at when deciding to buy a home. In addition to determining what you can afford (start with our mortgage calculator) and what type of loan works best for your personal... »
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Tearing Down Walls with Renovation Loans

Mar 14 2017

A realtor approached me after a renovation CE class and asked me why I like doing FHA 203(k) and Conventional HomeStyle Renovation loans when they are so much "extra work". Sunday Fun Days give a... »
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NAR Annual Profile of Home Buyers and Home Sellers: Why is this important to ME and YOU? Pt.1

Nov 16 2015

Steven Marshall

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has been publishing the results of its annual “Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers” survey since 1981. I have been following this report since the mid-2000s. So what... »
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Home Upgrades with the Best Financial Return

Jun 12 2014

Homebridge

These are the home improvements experts say will return more of their cost when you sell: New exterior siding. Upscale fiber cement siding pays back an average 78% of its cost. Foam-backed insulated vinyl siding... »
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