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FOR BUYERS: HOW TO SAVE UP FOR A HOME I’ve seen some creative and sometimes downright kooky ways to cut corners and save money for homeownership. Sometimes the solution is actually right in front of you. Beep beep! That’s the sound of your car lease that is actually sucking up some of the precious funds [...]

Looking to buy a home? Here are five essential tips for making the process as smooth as possible. Get your finances in order. Start by getting a full picture of your credit. Obtain copies of your credit report. Make sure the facts are correct, prescription and fix any problems you find. Next, find a suitable [...]

Moving from a small town or suburb to a large city can be an intimidating proposition. Here are a few tips to help make your move as painless as possible. Research before you move. It’s important to understand the culture you’re joining. Do research online and find out about school systems, patient neighborhoods, hospital parking, [...]

Selling your home doesn?t just mean hiring a realtor to stick a sign out front. There are a lot of preparations you should make to ensure you get the best offer possible in the shortest time. Repair. Just because you’ve gotten used to the cracks in the walls and the rattles in the radiators doesn’t [...]

As the events of the last few years in the real estate industry show, people forget about the tremendous financial responsibility of purchasing a home at their peril. Here are a few tips for dealing with the dollar signs so that you can take down that “for sale” sign on your new home. Get pre-approved. [...]