A good marriage is based on plenty of planning, and that includes the purchase of the first home. When a young couple decide to get married, it is important that they share the same feelings on important topics such as children, their life together, and where
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The real estate industry is extremely sensitive to consumer and financial trends both domestically and internationally. As we ease into 2019, there were several real estate trends starting to take hold in late 2018 that should become major influencers in the coming year. The more you know
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You have decided it is time to buy your next home and you are torn between buying a newer home versus a home that was built a long time ago. For some people, the biggest difference between the two the sort of charm that an older
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If you bought your home in 2007 or just prior, then there is a good chance that your home ownership situation was significantly affected by the Great Recession of 2008. During that time, foreclosures were on the rise and people could not afford to pay the
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If you have ever talked to a real estate professional known for a high sales volume, you will inevitably hear about staging. When a potential buyer comes to look at your home, you want them to be able to see your home in their life. The
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Decorating for outdoor entertaining is one part aesthetics and one part functionality. When you are having an outdoor event, you have challenges to deal with that you would not have for an indoor party. Two of the biggest concerns of outdoor entertaining planning are the weather
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The foreclosure process can take up to 15 months in New York State from the first report of a missed payment to the day the property is sold at auction. While this can seem intimidating, homeowners need to realize that the lender does not want to
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When you are talking about a residential real estate transaction, there are actually two different types of escrow involved. There is an escrow attached to the transaction, and then there is an escrow account that is attached to the mortgage. Most lenders require both types of
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You have been noticing for a while now that your home seems to be unusually dark, even in the middle of the day. Brightening up your home not only makes it safer to move from room to room, but it can also save you money by
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Living in tiny houses (usually considered homes with 200 square feet of space or less) has become a rapidly growing trend among property owners. People are shedding the supposed excesses of their lives and condensing their living situation down to something barely big enough for two
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