The Pros and Cons of Buying a Home in a Gated Community
You’ve decided to buy a property in a gated community. But you wonder, “Is living in such a place something you’d like?” Although it sounds quite upscale, gated living comes…
Finding a Neighborhood If You’re Starting or Already Have a Family
When you have a young family or are planning to start one soon, the things that once were considered priorities when seeking out a home likely will have shifted. For…
How to Spot an Up-And-Coming Neighborhood in Your City
How to Spot an Up-And-Coming Neighborhood in Your City Thinking of taking on the challenge of buying a home in a diamond-in-the-rough neighborhood that could soon be teeming with new businesses,…
Seven Compromises You Should Never Make When Buying a Home
Every successful home search begins with a wish list. Armed with your inventory of must-haves, you’ll know how to focus your search and recognize a potential home that isn’t worth your…
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Six Ways for Buyers to Maximize Their Time at an Open House
Traditional home-buying methods such as open houses are important, especially in hot markets. In areas where inventory is low and demand is high, even a weekday morning open house can…
Eight Ways to Test Out a Home Before Making an Offer
While that newly renovated home looks great in photos, what’s really behind that real estate listing could be too good to be true. When it comes to assessing a potential…
Eight Neighborhood Features That Increase Your Home Value
It’s a good bet that certain home upgrades—the kitchen and master bathroom, in particular—will increase the value of your home. But some neighborhood features are so attractive to buyers that they…
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The Early Bird’s Guide to Buying a Home
Planning to purchase a home this spring? Then the last days of winter is the time to get rolling. Here, Realtor.com explains how to get way ahead of the pack…
Five Factors for Newlyweds to Consider When Buying a New Home
The wedding has ended, and now you and your new spouse are ready to enter into the next exciting chapter of homeownership. Here, RISMedia offers some important details to consider…
Neighborhood Features to Look for if You’re Starting a Family
An area targeted to young professionals will differ greatly from a family-friendly neighborhood. For example, that locale with all of the bars and nightlife that you loved when you were…
