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Now seems a particularly good time to buy a house because, first of all, mortgage interest rates are low. In addition, home prices are still increasing (though at a slower pace than previously), so it might be a good idea to buy before prices increase even further. Still, you shouldn’t just rush out and buy … Continued

Maybe you’ve found a house that you absolutely love . . . but is it really all that great? Its easy – far too easy – to overlook severe shortcomings in a house when there are other things about it that you love. And beyond that, first-time buyers often don’t know what to be on … Continued

Real estate agents have extensive knowledge of both local markets and home-construction (not to mention, finely honed negotiating skills). It’sno surprise, then, that when agents are buying for themselves, they are very often able to get hidden gems at great prices. In addition to knowing what to look for, a large part of that success … Continued

Buying a home is definitely an exciting undertaking, but it can also be overwhelming and more than a little nerve-wracking. On top of that, a lot of things can go wrong in the process, whether owing to agent incompetence or negligence or mere inadvertence. And in today’s real estate market, where supply falls short of … Continued