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Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a House

Posted by Charles Sakwa // November 19, 2018

Buying a House

Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a House On the surface, buying a house seems like it should be an easy process. You look through the listings, schedule a showing, and put in an offer on a house that you like. But, things aren’t always as simple as they seem. And, while the steps involved with […]


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What Home Inspection Results Mean for Home Sellers

Posted by Charles Sakwa // November 5, 2018

Home Inspection

What Home Inspection Results Mean for Home Sellers The most nerve-wracking moment of a home sale for home sellers is waiting for the inspection results to come back.  Even home sellers who have tried to keep up with the maintenance of their home worries that an inspector is going to find some hidden problem that […]


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Foreclosure Versus Short Sale – Breaking Down the Differences

Posted by Charles Sakwa // October 22, 2018

Foreclosure

Foreclosure Versus Short Sale – Breaking Down the Differences If you are looking at ways to get a good deal on a house, you have probably heard of both a foreclosure and a short sale. However, many people are confused on what the difference is between the two of these. If you are a homeowner […]


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How Home Buyers can Pick a Perfect Mortgage Co-Signer

Posted by Charles Sakwa // October 8, 2018

Home Buyers

How Home Buyers can Pick a Perfect Mortgage Co-Signer Not all home buyers qualify for a mortgage on their own.  Sometimes a lender is willing to provide a loan to them only if they find a co-signer.  This means finding the right co-signer is a must for home buyers who want to make the process […]


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The Rising Popularity of Cryptocurrency (and How It Works)

Posted by Charles Sakwa // September 24, 2018

Cryptocurrency

Many people are skeptical of cryptocurrency.  There are many who do not understand what cryptocurrency is and that makes them adverse to trying to use it.   Yet, despite this hesitation, cryptocurrency is becoming more popular as a subject to explore and as a payment system.  Especially, for people looking to find a new way […]


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When to Use Home Equity (and When to Avoid It)

Posted by Charles Sakwa // September 10, 2018

Home Equity

Homeowners are always striving to increase their home equity.  Having the possibility of a financial fall back can put anyone’s mind at ease.   But while home equity is a great way to pay for certain items, it is not always the best choice for a homeowner.  Watch out for the times where using home […]


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Why Waiving Contingencies Is a Risky Move for Home Buyers

Posted by Charles Sakwa // August 27, 2018

Contingencies

No home buyers should make an offer on a house without first considering what contingencies to include.  Contingencies can cover a variety of things when buying a house – from when the buyer can move in to the buyer having the ability to back out of the deal if the inspection comes back bad.  They […]


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5 Factors It’s Time for Home Sellers to Pull a House Off the Market

Posted by Charles Sakwa // August 13, 2018

Home Sellers

Some home sellers have a great time selling their house.  In a hot market, a house can fly off the market leaving the home sellers extremely happy. Meanwhile in other areas, sellers have trouble getting their house to sell at all.   Even though it can feel frustrating there are times when it is better […]


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A Guide for Home Sellers Prepping For a Home Inspection

Posted by Charles Sakwa // July 30, 2018

Home Inspection

No buyer should buy a house without getting a house inspection. This can cause a lot of stress for home sellers who are not prepared for the inspection. This may be the last step that they have to take before they can start the closing process with a buyer. If anything comes back wrong with […]


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5 Strategic Steps for Buyers to Take To Make the Most of Open Houses

Posted by Charles Sakwa // July 16, 2018

Buyers

It is all about the seller in the real estate market. At least for now. Buyers are having a tough time finding the right house, or any house at all. Few homes are up for sale, and the ones that are in the right neighborhood are not always up to par. A buyer needs to […]


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