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Tips for the First Walk-through as a Single Parent Buying a Home

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As a single parent buying a home for the first time, it's important to set aside the emotions. Don't let staging and decorating distract you from noticing the important flaws before making an offer on a home. According to an article by curbed.com, there are several important things to watch out for when viewing a home for the first time in person. Avoid buying any house sight unseen, no matter how good the listing or professional photographs. According to a piece by realtor.com, single women make up 18 percent of all home sales compared to 7 percent of unmarried men....Read More

Reasons Millennial Homebuyers Face a Housing Shortage

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By understanding what's behind the current housing shortage, it's easier for aspiring millennial homebuyers to work around the obstacles. According to a recent piece by usatoday.com, would-be millennial homebuyers have to get creative about bidding on homes due to the competitive seller's market....Read More

What is Included in a Home Inspection?

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When it comes time to buy a home, most people don't want to waste valuable money on a home inspection. Even those that understand that they will get a lot of valuable information from it, may still bulk at the price. Many only go through a home inspection if it is required by their mortgage lender....Read More

Three Ways To Impress Your Guests This Holiday Season: Living Room Make-Over

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Three Ways To Impress Your Guests This Holiday Season: Living Room Make-Over We are well into the holiday season and if you've got more guests coming, now may be the time to give your living room the spruce up it needs. Here are three ways to make your living room the star of the show. Color It Up! Adding an accent wall is the easiest way to add a pop of color to your living room, don't just think color, you can use texture too....Read More