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Buying for Retirement: 3 Reasons Why You’ll Want to Buy Your Retirement Home Before You Retire

August 28, 2023 by Jim Potts

While it may seem like a big time commitment to find a new home while you're still busy with your work there are several significant financial benefits to purchasing your retirement home before you actually do retire. Here are our top reasons why.

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Financial Considerations When Buying a Home

July 25, 2023 by Jim Potts

Purchasing a home is one of the most significant financial decisions many individuals make in their lifetime. It involves a substantial investment of money and requires careful consideration to ensure long-term financial stability.

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Buying in a New Community: How to Meet and Make Friends with Your New Neighbors

June 8, 2023 by Jim Potts

One of the stresses of moving to a new area is giving up the familiarity that you have with your old neighbors and starting from scratch. Whether you've just moved to a different locale or you're planning to relocate in the near future, there are some easy ways that you can make a home of your new neighborhood right from the start.

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How Young Is ‘Too Young’ to Buy Your First Home? Getting Started Early Has Its Ups and Downs

April 12, 2023 by Jim Potts

Many millennials are expected to enter the housing market in the next year with the interest rates still low. However, while it may be a good time, it does not necessarily mean that it's the right time for you to make the investment. If you're currently weighing your options when it comes to home ownership, here are some things to consider before you decide put the money down.

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Buying Your First Home? Here’s Why You’ll Need to Ensure You Have a Proper Home Inspection

February 17, 2023 by Jim Potts

At the point where the buyer finds a home and decides to make an offer, the contract should be written contingent on an acceptable inspection. If serious issues are found, the buyer has the options of requesting certain items to be fixed, to be compensated for the costs of repair, for a lower purchase price or to cancel the contract.

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Is It Worth It to Put More Than 20 Percent Down?

February 1, 2023 by Jim Potts

Are you thinking of buying a new home this spring or summer? If so, you're not alone. Many thousands of individuals and families alike will become homeowners this year. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned veteran of the housing market, you probably know there are significant choices to make. One of the big decisions you will have to ponder is how much you want to invest in your down payment.

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Buying a Home in a Fire Risk Area: Here’s What You Need to Know

December 9, 2022 by Jim Potts

Outside of the significant financial responsibility of delving into home ownership, there can also be a lot of other risks involved that you may not have thought about as a new homeowner. While the requirement of homeowner's insurance is well known and guarding your house against theft can be commonplace, if you happen to be living in an area that's at high risk of fire, here are some things to consider beforehand.

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Downsizing? Here’s What You Can Expect When You Move From a House to a Condo

November 2, 2022 by Jim Potts

Whether the kids have moved out or you just aren't using the extra bedrooms, having a house that feels 'too big' is rarely fun. In today's post, we will share a few changes you can expect when you downsize from a large house to a smaller apartment or condo.

Filed Under: Loan Tips Reno Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate Tips

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