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How to Make your Home “Picture Perfect” for Viewings

Have you ever had a formal photo shoot? Perhaps you’ve had one for work or arranged one for your family. If so, chances are you dressed up and made yourself look your best. That’s the right mindset to be in when selling your home too. You want to make every room ...

A home appraisal has come back below purchase price – What’s next?

The process of purchasing a home can be tedious, as there are many legalities and service providers you’ll work with to accomplish buying a property. One of these vital steps is the appraisal process, in which mortgage lenders send over a professional appraiser to examine a property.This is done to ...

Questions to Ask About a Potential New Home Location

Home buying is difficult whether you know the area or not. If you're leaving a location you're used to, it can be overwhelming to decide on a new place to live. There are some questions you can ask to determine your priorities and whether a new location is a ...

What’s the “Emotional” Return on Investment of a New Home?

Chances are, you’ve heard the expression, “Your home is your biggest investment.” For most homeowners, that’s true. So, when you’re shopping for a new home, it’s important to consider the financial opportunity of any purchase. Ideally, you want a home that is likely to increase in value over time. In other ...