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The difference between buying a home and building a home.
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Buying A Home Vs Building: Pros & Cons

Buying a home is the most common path to home ownership. However, building a home can be incredibly rewarding. So, how do you choose between buying a home or building..

Family discussing new home options with real estate agent.
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Real Estate

Home Buying Process: A Step-By-Step Guide

Deciding to buy a house is equally exciting and stressful. You’re on the hunt for a place to call “home” all while making a potential 30-year mortgage commitment. Once you..

Smiling realtor holding a clipboard, gesturing toward a house.
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Real Estate

How To Find A Good Realtor: Buying, Selling & Renting

Whether you’re a buyer, seller, or renter, dealing with the real estate market can be a stressful endeavor. That’s why you want a professional on your side. The right real..

A new home owner checks for bad appliances.
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Real Estate

Checklist: Assess the Appliances in Your New Home

2021 is the year of new homeowners! Saving up, shopping around and bidding for a home can be a time consuming and stressful ordeal, but the payoff is your own..

Learn about home buying trends and sellers' home warranties.
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Real Estate

Why are Home Prices so High? 2021 Housing Trends & Importance of Home Warranties

Homeowners strive for peace of mind and responsible spending. When it comes to buying or selling a home this year, the stakes have never been higher. Select Home Warranty provides..

Realtor home warranties
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Real Estate

Home Warranties for Realtors: Why Partner with a Home Warranty? Cost, Commission & More

Realtors have a tough job. Pairing home sellers with home buyers requires serious work. Many home buyers have high expectations, and many home sellers have trouble closing the deal. That’s..

Planting a tree can add home value, including a northern red oak, crape myrtle, or sugar maple.
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Real Estate

3 Easy DIY Summer Projects to Increase Your Home Value

Before summer ends, take advantage of the warm weather for more than a vacation. This is the best time of year for easy DIY projects that are fun, relaxing and..

Young renter couple budgeting finances.
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Real Estate

How To Budget: Simple Budgeting Tips For Renters

Renters are a diverse group, ranging from college students looking at their first apartment to families of four who haven’t yet made the jump to home ownership. No matter who..

Man calculating home's value.
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Real Estate

5 Home Improvements That Can Increase Your Home’s Value

When the time comes to sell your home, you want to get the biggest possible return on your investment. Whether you’ve been there five years, ten years, or even longer,..

A couple stands outside of their new home.
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Real Estate

3 Signs You’re Ready To Buy A Home

You’ve done your research, you’ve saved up, and now you’re finally able to consider whether you’re ready to buy a home. Since most people believe they’ll eventually become a homeowner,..

How To Buy A Home
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Real Estate

How To Buy A Home: Your First Financial Steps

The idea of owning a home is exciting, but the process can feel overwhelming. Before you start house hunting, it is important to understand how to buy a home the..

Home in woods
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Real Estate

5 Common Mistakes Made By First-Time Home Buyers

One of the most important milestones in life is buying your first home. It’s a time that everyone has dreamed about, imagining the size of the yard and the color..

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