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Just Moved In and Unpacked? Time to Meet the New Neighbors!
Between all of the packing and unpacking, loading and unloading, cleaning, decorating, organizing and every other little to-do that goes along with moving into a new home, one very important step of being in a new neighborhood can easily be left out: meeting new neighbors. Whether you’re a social butterfly or more of the private type, you’re going to want to get to know the people w
Congrats, College Grads! Tips for Saving for the Real World of Home Ownership!
Ah, new college grads… sadly, those care-free days of cruising around campus, joining friends for daily social hours and, oh yeah, studying here and there, too, are over. But, as fun as your college experience may have been, there is also a heck of a lot of cool stuff about being a young professional! First of all, employers know that your generation is social media savvy and they need t
Cold Feet? Don't Worry. It's a Common Ailment
By Darrin Friedman You've been searching for weeks or even months, trying to find the home that fulfills all your dreams -- the place where you can imagine your children (or future children) playing in the yard, and where you can come home to the sanctuary you deserve. And hooray! You've finally found The One! You love this home, and know you are going to be happy there. Your contrac
First-Time Home Buyers: Realize Your Home Ownership Dream in 2015!
Does your “New Year, new you” plan include buying your first home in 2015? If it doesn’t, maybe it should; interest rates are low, the credit-lending process has become a little more navigable, home prices remain moderately priced in most markets and, for the most part, the cost of renting is on the rise. So, if you’re a first-time home buyer who thinks they may be ready
Just Bought a New Home? Put These 10 Products on Your Must-Have List!
Buying a home is probably one of the biggest purchases that most people will ever make. But, when you finally sign on that dotted line and pick up your set of keys as a new homeowner, you also should be prepared to make some smaller purchases that will ensure smooth move-in and home maintenance. Beefing up the toolbox is always necessary as a new homeowner, but there are some other items that m
Millennials in the Market: A Realistic Guide to Buying Your First Home
It's back to school time for many; but for millennials, who’ve either just graduated from college or who have been in the working world for only a few years, it may be time to do a little back-to-school shopping for their first home. Buying a home is a daunting task for even the most seasoned buyer; so, for someone new to the market, searching for their first home can be terrifying. Mill
Let the Power of Positivity Lead You Through the Home-Buying Process
Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or you have made several moves, the home-buying process can be a long, arduous task. And, why not? Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases many people will make in their lifetime, so it goes without saying that the decision-making process should be carefully considered. But when the home-buying gets tough, how do the tough buyers keep going? Here are
5 Questions You Should Ask Before Buying a Home
Buying a home is a very exciting time! You get to choose the place that you will be living your life in, the place that you may raise your family and build great memories in. While buying a home is a very exciting time, it can also be a very stressful time. So, when you've decided it's time to become a homeowner, it is important to make sure you are as prepared as possible. Doing s
Advice for First Time Home Buyers
Buying your first home is exciting… it’s scary… it’s confusing… it’s rewarding… while we could go on and on, we won’t. You’ve obviously already got a lot on your mind. So, how about putting some order to all that information and advice you’ve been receiving? Buying your first home is HUGE! It’s likely your b
