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February 14, 2024

Why So Many People Fall in Love with Homeownership Chances are at some point in your life you’ve heard the phrase, home is where the heart is. There’s a reason that’s said so often. Becoming a homeowner is emotional. So, if you’re trying to decide if you want to keep

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February 14, 2024

Community mailboxes are exactly what they sound like shared mailbox structures offering different compartments for individual residents’ mail. You may have encountered them in apartment and condominium lobbies, a collection of individual vertical or horizontal boxes with locks, allowing the carrier to drop off the mail and the residents to

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February 14, 2024

The housing development process is complex and meticulous, involving various critical elements. These include aspects like site acquisition and construction. Each stage presents challenges contractors need to know before starting their project planning. Here is an overview of the housing development process. Site Acquisition Performing a site acquisition involves finding

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February 13, 2024

As a homeowner, one of the critical decisions you’ll face is determining the right time to have your home reappraised. While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, understanding the various factors at play can help you make an informed decision. The following guide will help you determine how often you should have

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February 13, 2024

The damaging effects of tobacco smoke on your lungs and overall health could be catastrophic, decreasing your quality of life and health. One aspect that often goes unnoticed is the residual damage left behind by heavy smokers in their living environment, especially in enclosed areas such as apartments. Persistent smokers

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February 13, 2024

Bridging the Gaps on the Road to Homeownership Homeownership is a major part of the American Dream. But, the path to achieving this dream can be quite difficult. While progress has been made to improve fair housing access, households of color still face unique challenges on the road to owning

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February 12, 2024

What’s Really Happening with Mortgage Rates? Are you feeling a bit unsure about what’s really happening with mortgage rates? That might be because you’ve heard someone say they’re coming down. But then you read somewhere else that they’re up again. And that may leave you scratching your head and wondering

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February 12, 2024

If you’re starting this year house-hunting for your ideal property, you might have heard about the “location, location, location” mantra that’s prominent in real estate. Here we’ve listed five locations that might make you think twice before living near them.  And if you ever find a house you love that’s

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February 9, 2024

Some Highlights In today’s housing market, you can still come out on top if you have the right team and plan. To win when buying a home, you need to build your team, make strategic plays, consider what’s in and out of bounds, and stand out from the crowd. Let’s

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February 8, 2024

Do you want to buy a home but noticed that the real estate market seems to be moving at a snail’s pace? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Slow real estate markets can be frustrating for buyers and sellers, but they present unique opportunities for those looking to purchase a property.