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3 Financial Reasons to Buy a Home Now
Adapted from our friends at Keeping Current Matters. 1. Prices are increasing at an accelerated rate. The price of a home is the major consideration when deciding whether or not it makes financial sense to purchase a house. Experts are …
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February 2013 Home Sales Reports Shows Double-Digit Growth for 20th Consecutive Month
Reports for the last year have continued to show that the housing market is back, and the 2013 February Home Sales Report released today by the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association is no different. February marked the 20th straight month of double-digit …
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The Worst Things to Forget Before a Major Move: Part II
Last week, we showed you Part I of our “Worst Things to Forget Before a Major Move” series. This week, we’re back with the next five tips for the weeks leading up to your big move. Your utilities. The American …
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The Worst Things To Forget Before a Major Move: Part I
The weeks leading up to a big move are always full of things to do. Here’s the first part in a two-part series of the worst things to forget before a major move. Your local government. In many places, having …
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Housing Market Rebound — Current Average Home Prices Now Match 2003
New information from the S&P/Case-Shiller national home price index shows the average prices of homes in July 2012 rebounded to the same levels as July 2003. The typical home price has risen by 5.9% for 2012 to date. It marks …
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6 Tips for Moving With Your Pets
A common worry among homeowners is pet adjustment periods and knowing their pets will acclimate to their new home. By using the following six tips, you can make sure that moving with your pet is as easy as possible. Plan …
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What You Need to Know for the Final Walk-through
You’ve found your next home, and you are eager to close on it and start the moving process. Before everything is finalized, however, the next step is a final walk-through, at least a week before your closing date. These are …
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Guidelines for Future Homeowners
Many condos, townhouses and subdivisions are governed by a homeowners association (HOA). These associations help maintain shared communities, including maintenance on the common areas, as well as helping to enforce regulations that come with the property. Read. Before completing an …
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5 Great Benefits of Homeownership
For many people in the United States, owning a home is still a quintessential part of the American Dream. Taking the jump into homeownership can be an intimidating process, especially for first-time buyers. Despite this, more than 2.5 million people …
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