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buying your first home - what you should know

If you are considering buying your first home, there are a lot of things that you may have failed to consider. Having gone through the first time home buying process just a year ago, I have learned quite a bit about buying, maintaining and protecting my own home. On this blog, you will find tips for buying the home that you can afford, lists of things that you may not have accounted for in your budget and advice for protecting the big investment that you will spend the next several years paying for and living in. Hopefully what I have included will help you.

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2016

3 Questions To Ask Moving Companies
Moving across the country is never easy. It takes a lot of time and forethought to make sure your move goes through smoothly and effortlessly. As you prepare to move from one state to another, there are a few questions you need to ask possible moving companies to make sure you get movers who are going to work for you and your needs. How much insurance is provided on the contents?

Five Good Reasons To Choose A Custom Home
If you're considering a new home, you may be wondering whether to choose a completed newly-built home or have one built to your specifications and with your family and your needs in mind. While a custom home is generally more expensive, choosing this option offers a number of benefits, not the least of which is having a home that meets all of the items on your home "wish list." Benefits of having a custom home built for your family

3 Questions To Ask When You Are Renting A New Apartment As A Single Parent
As a newly single parent, it may be more challenging to find an appropriate apartment that is both affordable and meets the needs of your family. Fortunately, asking the following questions will help you save time and frustration during the process of renting a new apartment. #1-What Type Of Apartment Do You Need? It is easy to classify all apartments together. However, you may find that townhomes or apartment buildings with fewer units provide more privacy and larger areas.

6 Ways To Make A Small Luxury Apartment Feel Bigger
When it comes to upscale apartment hunting, sometimes it's more important to find an ideal location and then a sacrifice a little space as opposed to landing a larger place farther from your preferred area. And a smaller apartment doesn't have to feel cramped. If you use the right design techniques, you can make any small luxury apartment feel more spacious and open. Here's how: 1. The Trinity of Light

Three Things To Consider When Buying A Luxury Home
Choosing to purchase a home can be one of the most important and stressful decisions that you will make. For those that are looking for a luxurious home, the buying process can be slightly different due to the higher price of these homes. To help you be prepared for this buying process, you should make sure to consider the following two tips when you are house shopping. Hire A Real Estate Agent Specializing In Luxury Properties

Searching For A Home Base: Home Buying For Those That Travel
If you love to travel, you may be away from home as much as you are at home. Even though you may love being on the road or discovering new places, having a home base can be important. If you want to purchase a home and you are away often, there are considerations that you should make that other home buyers may not have to worry about. For home buyers with the travel bug, here are some home buying considerations to think of.

Is Paying For A Home in Cash The Best Option?
One of the most debated issues in real estate is whether or not buyers should buy a home with cash. On the surface, it seems like the right thing to do, but some question whether it really is. If you are thinking of buying a home cash, it is important that you compare both sides of the argument before making your final decision.  Why Should You? There are obvious advantages to buying a home with cash.

Finding The Right Apartment Style For Your Needs
If you're on the hunt for an apartment, the available options can seem overwhelming. Before you commit to a year-long lease, it's important to know which features of an apartment will fit your own personal needs and lifestyle. Here are some apartment choices that may be available in your area and could be the perfect fit for your next residence. Lofts A loft style apartment provides plenty of room in one congruent living space.

How To Prepare For Bed Bug Extermination
No one wants to find out that their home has bed bugs, but it helps to know that there are exterminators that can eliminate the problem. Rather than try to eradicate the unwanted critters yourself through various methods, it may be best to spend the money and call in the professionals. Although some home remedies may work for a while, bed bugs are likely to make a comeback sooner or later without heavy-duty treatment.

5 Ways To Make Your New Construction Home Feel Like Home
Purchasing a new home is expensive, but finally you will have a new home that has never been lived in before. That's a great feeling, but when you first move in, it's probably going to feel a little empty and not like a cozy place you can call your own. However, you already spent a good deal of money on the purchase of your home, so how can you fill it without spending a fortune?