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Finding Your Dream Home
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You may stumble upon it at an open house, while surfing the Internet or through your friendly neighborhood real estate agent. In addition to these popular ways of landing a home, there are some less-obvious methods, such as buying foreclosed properties or attending auctions.
Mortgage Types
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Can’t get a standard mortgage, one that conforms to Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac guidelines? Not to worry. You can consider alternative types of home financing. Some of these carry higher interest rates, because the person or institution loaning you ...
How to Find a Great Real Estate Agent
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Types of Agents
There are different types of real estate professionals. It is important to understand the different levels of expertise. Bear in mind that licensing and certification tends to vary from state to state:
Real Estate Agent- A real ...
Adding Value to Your Home
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Adding Value to Your Home!
Low Budget Changes
There’s a fine line between adding value to your home, and dumping cash into a bottomless pit. If you don’t want to spend the money on a contractor or interior decorator, here are some low cost, ...
Tips to Finding a Gay Friendly Neighborhood
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Tips to Finding a Gay Friendly Neighborhood
When you and your partner are searching for your new home, you may also want to consider the type of neighborhood that you will move into. Although it’s 2012, there are still narrow-minded people ...
Potential Roadblocks
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Potential Roadblocks
I thought I would share some of the roadblocks that could stand in your way while trying to buy a home.
In some localities there are laws in place that prevent same sex couples from being granted the same rights that straight ...
Quick Blog!-Types of Partnerships as Recognized by Various States
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Quick Blog!-Types of Partnerships as Recognized by Various States
Laws pertaining to same-sex partnership vary from state to state. Some states allow gay couples to get legally married while others offer alternative options. Also, some states ...
Important Documents for Home Buying
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Important Documents
The paperwork will be extensive and tedious, but it is important to be aware of the documents that need to be filed when you are purchasing a new home. It is not just about the house, but also about leaving your assets to the ...
Same Sex Home Buying- Part 1
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Here is my first blog! Hope you find it informative.
Buying a home is a major responsibility for any couple, but same-sex couples must be especially meticulous to make sure their investment and their interests are protected. This is due in part to ...
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