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Do Your Homework: A Checklist for First-Time Buyers
By Barbara Pronin
Buying your first home is exciting and rewarding, and a tribute to your financial planning. But since your home is likely to be your largest investment, you need to be sure when the keys are handed over that you’ve chosen the right house. read more…
When Can You Negotiate the Price on a Home?
If you’re searching for a home to buy, you probably know by now that a lot goes into that all-important offer you make on the house you’ve finally decided is the one for you. Hopefully, you’ve connected with a professional, informed real estate agent who has great knowledge of the local market and has been able to advise you on the best offer to make, based on a comparative market analysis and other factors. read more…
Becoming a Home Maintenance Pro: Tips for New Homeowners
By Dixie Somers
Congratulations on your new home! You survived the paperwork. You got all of your belongings moved in and everything unpacked. You even got a lawnmower, some power tools and a massive tool chest. Now what? read more…
Living in the City vs. the Suburbs: Pros vs. Cons
By Wendy Dessler
Depending on where you are in life, you might benefit more from living in the city as opposed to living in the suburbs, and vice versa. If you’re a young professional looking to be around the action, then you’ll likely want to live in the heart of the city. If you happen to be a young professional looking the start a family, living in the suburbs is probably more your speed. read more…