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Four Excellent Reasons You Should Check Your Real Estate Agent’s References and Testimonials

There are different methods that home buyers may use to find a real estate agent to work with. While some may use the services of a real estate agent who they know personally, others may reach out to a professional who they have located online. Regardless of whether you previously knew the individual in a non-professional setting or not, it is important that you check your agent's reference and testimonials before you get started with the home buying process.

By Bill Lublin|2017-08-10T02:03:13-04:00April 8th, 2016|Real Estate Tips|Comments Off

Looking to Invest or Live in an Up and Coming Neighborhood? 5 Clues to Finding The Best Ones

Making a home purchase in a neighborhood that is sure to boom in the coming years can be a great real estate investment, but guessing on the next trendy locale may seem fraught with risk. If you're trying to determine which area will be up and coming down the road, here are some telltale signs that buying may be a benefit to your bank account.

By Bill Lublin|2017-08-10T02:03:47-04:00March 10th, 2016|Home Buyer Tips|Comments Off

Thinking About Buying A Waterfront Home? Check Out These Important Tips!

The idea of an idyllic beachfront home is appealing for many people, but there are a number of factors involved in this type of home purchase that should be considered before getting serious. If you're on the fence regarding waterfront property, here are some things you should keep in mind if beach life might be right for you.

By Bill Lublin|2017-08-10T02:03:54-04:00March 4th, 2016|Home Buyer Tips|Comments Off

Ready to Move in to Your New Home? Not So Fast! Take Care of These 3 Items Before the Big Move

With the excitement involved in moving into a new home and all of the things that need to be done, it can be easy to forget a few important things before you load up the moving van. If the day of departure is drawing closer and you're mulling over the final details, here are some items you may want to check off the list first.

By Bill Lublin|2017-08-10T02:04:13-04:00February 23rd, 2016|Home Buyer Tips|Comments Off

Buying a New Home? Learn How the ‘Conforming Loan Limit’ Might Affect Your Purchase

'Conforming loan limit' may be a less familiar real estate term than the rest, but here are some things you'll need to know about it and what it could mean for your biggest investment.

By Bill Lublin|2017-08-10T02:04:19-04:00February 18th, 2016|Home Buyer Tips|Comments Off

3 Reasons You Might Decide to Retire to a Tiny Home – and Why You’ll Love It!

One of the worries associated with getting older is having the ability to maintain your lifestyle in old age, and a smaller home can actually alleviate many of the high costs that go along with having an oversized home.

By Bill Lublin|2017-08-10T02:04:22-04:00February 11th, 2016|Homeowner Tips|Comments Off

Feeling Squeezed by Higher Rents? It Might Be Time to Consider Buying Your First Home

With the cost of rent going up across the board and becoming even less affordable in metropolitan centers, it's never been a better time to seriously consider home ownership.

By Bill Lublin|2017-08-10T02:04:26-04:00February 9th, 2016|Home Buyer Tips|Comments Off

Understanding How Home Equity Works and Why Buying a Home Can Be Your Best Investment

Whether you've never heard the phrase 'home equity' before or you have a little familiarity, here are the ins and out of what it means and how this asset can help your financial outlook.

By Bill Lublin|2017-08-10T02:04:36-04:00February 2nd, 2016|Real Estate Tips|Comments Off

Mythbusting: is Winter a Bad Time to Buy a Home? No – and Here’s Why

The cooler months of winter often seem like the best time to hibernate into your house and wait for spring to appear, but it can actually be a prime opportunity to start looking for a new home. If you're not interested in waiting until next season, here are a few reasons you may want to get started on your home search a little earlier than expected.

By Bill Lublin|2017-08-10T02:04:41-04:00January 27th, 2016|Home Buyer Tips|Comments Off

First Time Home Buyers: 3 Essential Tips That You Won’t Hear from Your Friends

When it comes to diving into home ownership for the first time, it can seem like there are so many things you just don't know. Whether you're getting advice from your real estate agent, your friends or your family, there are so many things that seem like common sense that they might be lost in the mix of details.

By Bill Lublin|2017-08-10T02:04:42-04:00January 26th, 2016|Home Buyer Tips|Comments Off

Did You Know: Here’s Why Buying a New Home Grows Your Wealth Faster Than Renting

There can be many downsides to both renting and buying, depending on what side of the coin you are on, but if you're leaning towards purchasing a home it can have added benefits for your bank account that renting does not.

By Bill Lublin|2017-08-10T02:04:46-04:00January 21st, 2016|Home Buyer Tips|Comments Off

5, 10, 20 Percent or More? How to Determine How Big of a Down Payment You Need

Whether or not you're new to real estate, there's little doubt that you've heard the term down payment as it relates to purchasing a home. If you're trying to determine the ideal amount to put down, here are some things to consider.

By Bill Lublin|2017-08-10T02:04:53-04:00January 14th, 2016|Home Buyer Tips|Comments Off