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December 06, 2016

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Looking for a new home? Should you remodel or buy new?

Who hasn't enjoyed watching HGTV’s Love It or List It? In each show, the hosts Hilary Farr and real estate agent David Visentin work tirelessly to give homeowners the home of their dreams. At the end of the show owners either “love it” and remain in their current home, or buy a new home...

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November 03, 2016

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Ownership differences between single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums?

If you own a home, you may feel that it is your personal domain to do with as you wish.  When you closed on the sale of the house, ownership was conveyed to you. There are different types of real estate ownership...

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October 27, 2016

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What kind of home suits you best?

If you’re like most people, the American dream has always meant owning your own home. In the past, that dream was probably limited to something like this: A two-story house with a front porch, a big yard and a white picket fence. Sounds nice, to those of you who enjoy...

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October 20, 2016

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What is the difference in a PUD, a master planned community and a “regular” neighborhood

Over the 20th century, community development morphed from building one home at a time on a single lot to master planned communities where multiple neighborhoods and various businesses, schools and places of worship are combined into cities within cities...

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October 13, 2016

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Four Questions Your Realtor Won’t Answer

Working with a buyer’s agent can be a huge asset, they’re a great resource when shopping for a new construction home. They can answer a myriad of technical questions about the home, market and mortgage process and can ultimately save you...

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September 02, 2016

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The Cost of Homeowner’s Insurance

As we approach Hurricane Season with a tropical storm on the forecast, it’s only natural that Homeowner’s insurance should come to mind.  If you’re shopping for a new house, home owner’s insurance is also an important consideration when determining your budget...

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