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Understanding Appraisal Contingency: A Key to Protecting Your Home Purchase

Nicki and Karen » January 6, 2025

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An appraisal contingency is a clause in a real estate contract that protects buyers by allowing them to back out of the ...

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What Is a Short Sale in Real Estate?

Nicki and Karen » December 23, 2024

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If you want to sell your home because you’re no longer capable of paying for it, you may want to consider a short ...

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Understanding Gated Communities: Safety, Access, and More

Nicki and Karen » December 16, 2024

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When searching for the right home, consider looking at properties in gated communities if you value privacy and security ...

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How Much House Can I Afford with a $100,000 Salary?

Nicki and Karen » November 4, 2024

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Before you begin searching for your dream home, it’s a good idea to identify how much you can afford. If you inten ...

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Exploring the Diversity of Housing: A Comprehensive Guide

Nicki and Karen » March 11, 2024

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When you’re in the market to buy a home, you’ll quickly discover many different housing types and architectu ...

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The 9-Step Guide to the Home Buying Process

Nicki & Karen » April 22, 2019

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Buying a home takes a substantial amount of time, research, and patience as you try to find the home that matches your e ...

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What to Look For When Buying a Home: 15 Home Buying Questions to Consider

Nicki & Karen » October 8, 2018

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The home buying process can be a lengthy and complicated process when you don’t know what to expect. While the ini ...

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