Tag: homeowner
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The Less Obvious Costs of Buying A Home
If you’re a first time homebuyer, or it’s been a while since you bought your home, you’re probably wondering what added costs are involved in purchasing a home, aside from your down payment. Once you are under contract to purchase a home, your lender will provide you with a loan estimate, which will include an…
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Do I Need To Remodel Before I Sell?
A homeowner recently asked me whether she should make certain upgrades to her home before she put it on the market. While I believe some upgrades help the home show better, and increase the home’s appeal to a greater number of buyers — such as removing popcorn ceilings, applying a fresh coat of paint —…
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The Benefits Of Homeownership Go Beyond The Financial
Homeownership is a major part of the American Dream. As evidence of that, 91% of Americans believe that owning a home is either essential (43%) or important (48%) to achieving that “dream.” In a market where some people may be unsure about the benefits and possibilities of buying a home, it is important that we remember this. Homeownership is…
Crystal Schip | Schip Real Estate, Inc. 