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Six Things to Consider When Buying an Insurance Policy for Your Home

As you begin the journey of homeownership, you’ll need to take steps to insure it as buying a home is a major investment. To make sure that you get the best protection for your home, consider the following six policy suggestions. Your Home’s Location Before agreeing to an insurance policy, assess your home’s surrounding area…

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April 5, 2016

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The best month — and day — to list your home

March is now the advent of the spring home-buying season. As the supply of available properties continues to lag demand in most areas of the country, competition between buyers is growing. This situation is changing many of the longstanding rules of real estate. Where the spring buying season once started in early May, more buyers…

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March 29, 2016

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Target vs. Wal-Mart: Where Are Nearby Home Prices the Highest?

People looking to buy a home often consider the conveniences in the neighborhoods as well. When it comes to choosing a home located near Target versus buying one near a Wal-Mart store, a study conducted by RealtyTrac suggests that it may literally pay people to buy homes located near a Target store. In 2015, homes…

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March 16, 2016

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Can a homeowner association shift repair costs to owners?

People who buy condos reap numerous benefits that are not available to traditional homeowners. Condo owners, for example, enjoy professional maintenance and repair services that alleviate much of the upkeep costs that homeowners must tackle on their own. However, despite many of their maintenance costs being covered by the homeowners' association or by the property…

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February 16, 2016

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Homes Near Whole Foods May Have Higher Home Values

Everyone wants to retain a high home value, and location plays a key role. Although not many people would imagine living next to a specialty grocery store makes a difference, Zillow uncovered homes near Whole Foods and Trader Joe's have the highest values. This phenomenon is linked to " The Starbucks Effect." During the time…

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February 9, 2016

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Are First-Time Homebuyers the New Privileged Class?

Buying a home used to be a given. After high school, you went to college and got a job. Maybe you got married. Then you smiled for the camera in front of the “sold” sign on the front lawn of your charming starter home. Today’s young people don’t necessarily have that expectation. People who are buying…

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February 2, 2016

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Four Recent Real Estate Developments

Dealing with real estate requires a commitment to staying aware of the ever-changing market. This week, we learned a few tidbits that we'd like to share. 1. Don't Assume Your Water is Good The water supply in Flint, Michigan, has been found to contain high levels of lead, and a study by the Natural Resources…

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January 28, 2016

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L.A. County’s hottest ZIP Codes

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January 21, 2016

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Important Questions to Help You Determine if You’re Ready to Purchase a Home

Purchasing your own home is a wonderful achievement, but it's important that you're well informed before you make this decision. Answer these questions first. 1. How's your credit record? If you're dealing with a troubled credit history, then this may not be the best time to consider purchasing a home. A poor credit score may…

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January 21, 2016

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10 Things You Absolutely Need To Know About Buying A Home

When you are ready to buy a home, there are a few items you must consider. It is a significant and expensive milestone in your life. Here are 10 things you must know before making a purchase. 1. Find a Reliable Realtor, you must have a real estate agent who will protect your interests. 2.…

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January 12, 2016