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Demystifying Property Title Search: Your Questions, Answered
Closing on a loan can be stressful, and the property title search is complicated. Here’s everything you need to know about the property title search.
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So You Want to Buy a School to Live In? We Can Help!
Should you buy a school? Buying a school can preserve history and revitalize a community; it also comes with challenges. Here’s what you need to know.
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Is There Actually Such a Thing As a Typical Down Payment on a House?
There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about the average down payment on a house. So, what is a typical down payment on a house for repeat and first-time buyers?
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Arizona Buyer-Broker Agreement: A Required Agent Contract
As a homebuyer in AZ, you’ll need to sign an Arizona buyer-broker agreement before touring properties. Learn the new buyer rules and see expert insights.
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10 Rules of Thumb to Determine How Much House You Can Afford
How much house you can afford is determined by factors like your credit, debt-to-income ratio, and existing monthly costs.
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Unpermitted Additions: Here’s What You Need to Know Before Buying a Home with DIY Renovations
Discovering your dream home has unpermitted additions can be a headache for buyers, but it doesn’t always have to be a home sale killer.
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Bridge Loans in Tennessee: How to Unlock Home Equity to Buy Before You Sell
Explore the ins and outs of bridge loans in Tennessee: benefits, drawbacks, costs, providers, and modern alternatives. Learn how you can ‘Buy Before You Sell.’
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How Long Does An Appraisal Take? What Should I Expect As A Buyer?
How long does an appraisal take, and what do you need to know about the process? Experts discuss how buyers should approach real estate appraisals in 2025.
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What’s A Gated Community, Anyway? A Homebuyer’s Questions, Answered
What is a gated community? It might seem obvious, but there are nuances to owning a home in one of these neighborhoods that you need to know as a buyer.
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What’s the Deal with Making a Cash Offer on a House in 2025?
Ready to buy a house? Understand how a cash offer on house purchases works and what makes cash offers appealing to sellers, then write a compelling offer.
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