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Starting your home buying journey without first getting a Pre-Approval Letter is equivalent to walking into the grocery store without bringing your wallet. So what is a Pre-Approval Letter? This is when your trusted lender verifies your provided information and documentation to determine exactly how much you qualify to borrow. Some of the documents you […]
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The whole mortgage process can sometimes be the most demanding part of buying a home. In fact, a recent survey showed that 42% of home buyers found the mortgage experience “stressful” and 32% found it to be “complicated.” It’s not just the buyers that feel this way, the lenders happen to agree that it’s often […]
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That’s it, the decision has been made, it’s time to buy a house! No more living at home or paying crazy rent payments to someone you may not even know or like, you’re ready. It’s time to get this party started! But wait just a minute—you need a game plan. Regardless of what you may have […]
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Shopping online has quickly become our go-to for absolutely everything. I’ll admit I do still prefer to buy many things in person if possible, but I often do my research and comparison shopping online first. It just makes sense, you can compare everything, all at once, from your couch. Some things are however going to […]
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Purchasing a home is one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime. Prior to jumping with both feet into the vast wonderful world of home-ownership, complete these 6 steps to help ensure you’re thoroughly prepared for this exciting journey, and move onto step 7 with complete confidence. Strengthen Your Credit Score. “My […]
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Buyers who are already parents, (or hope to one day soon be parents) usually know which kid-friendly characteristics are most important to them in a home … but do you know all the things you should check? Room for a nursery or kids rooms? Check. Good school district? Check. It’s pretty common that once we’ve moved into […]
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Are you looking to buy a home quickly? Needing or wanting to be in and settled before the holidays? Well, I can tell you it is possible, but time is ticking away quickly. To make this happen, we need to act quickly! Some will tell you the home buying process is long, drawn-out, and full of […]
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Let’s start with Congratulations!!! Now initial success is crucial to dictating how the first couple of months go and set the pace for living in your new home. Go with me on an adventure for the ideal first 24 hours. Document, Photograph and Send! Are you currently a renter? If so, it’s likely your landlord […]
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As I’ve said a million times, purchasing a home is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. When it comes to information – in this case, more is better. Most homes look amazing in photos, but what is the real story behind these professionally captured shots? I encourage all of my buyers to be […]
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I’ll be completely honest, potential homebuyers have a pretty challenging task ahead of them. With such a short supply of available inventory, home prices continue to rise. That puts us in a seller’s market – so as a buyer, it may be harder to get the home that you want. Here are some steps to […]
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