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Can a Buyer Inspect a Home Without a Seller’s Permission?
Here’s the scenario: Your house is on the market, and you have interested buyers, but they are concerned about the roof. Maybe your home has a bit of damage from the last storm, but it’s nothing major. Still, a potential buyer sends a roofer to check things out without your approval. Sending a professional to…
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Dream Home Checklist
Pre-approved? Know what you can afford? That means it is time to start house hunting! The hunt for your dream home can stall quickly if you aren’t sure what your “dream” looks like. It is easy to talk in generalities about wanting a “big” house or an “older” home, but in order to have a…
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Questions for First-Time Homebuyers
Now that Spring is quickly approaching, you might be considering taking the leap from renting to buying your first home! This is a very exciting step to take, but it also comes with a lot of questions. Before you decide on whether or not you want to purchase a home, take a look at these…
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Tips for Buying a Home Out of State
What do you need to know if you are gearing up to buy a home in another state? Here are five tips if you are making an out-of-state move: 1. Hire a buyer’s agent who is familiar with the area where you are searching for a home. When you cannot be onsite for all aspects…
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Top Reasons for Selling Your House
Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their plans to move on hold, not wanting to lose the low mortgage rate they have on their current house. And while today’s rates have started…
Scott & Mary Tynell
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8 Steps To Buying Your Home
Eight steps to buying your home 1. Decide to buy. Although there are many good reasons for you to buy a home, wealth building ranks among the top of the list. We call home ownership the best “accidental investment” most people ever make. But, we believe when it is done right, home ownership becomes an…
Scott & Mary Tynell
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What is a Seller’s Disclosure? Here’s Why It’s Important
Whether you are about to purchase a new condo or sell your current home, there is a lot to learn and paperwork to sign. One of these critical documents is called a seller’s disclosure. A seller’s disclosure, also known as a property disclosure, is a document that sellers are legally required to provide buyers. This…
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Not Happy With the Listing Price? Here’s What to Do
Arguments, disagreements, even confrontation? When a couple is selling a home, it is possible that they may face all three. However, we are not talking about the usual stressful situations that can occur between partners when it comes to the home sale process. As if selling your home was not cause enough for a little…
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Spring Cleaning Guide
Spring cleaning might seem like a daunting task, but with a little love, your home will be looking brand new! Spring cleaning is essential to a happy and healthy home. From the bedrooms to bathrooms, to the living room, use this checklist to tackle every room in your home. Home Maintenance– Change batteries in smoke…
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3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity
If you are a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years as home prices skyrocketed and you made your monthly mortgage payments. Home equity builds over time and can help you achieve certain goals. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, the average borrower with a home…
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