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Tips for Designing Aging-in-Place New Construction

Photo by Tima Miroshnichenko from Pexels New construction is typically a long-term investment, so it’s important to think ahead. You’ll want to make sure your new home will still offer a suitable place to live as you get older. Aging-in-place features can help ensure that your home remains a safe and ...

4 Golden Rules to Finding a Home You’ll Love

If you want or need to sell your current home, one thing you might be wondering is, “How will we find and buy our next dream home?” Fortunately, there’s no mystery to how to do that. Simply follow the “golden rules”! Create a profile. Decide what kind of home you want ...

Home loans: Common repayment options for a 30-year mortgage

30-year mortgage rates are the norm among mortgage rates. Most options for monthly payments involve a fixed interest rate, while there are a few that may offer an adjustable rate mortgage for homebuyers searching for interest flexibility. However, some homeowners may want to repay their mortgage lenders faster than originally planned, ...

Home Inspections Are Important for Buyers and Sellers – Here’s Why

Getting a home inspection is usually built into the purchase contract for most real estate transactions. A home inspection contingency protects the buyer from getting any unwelcome surprises after they buy the home (think water damage or an HVAC system whose days are numbered). In some cases, home inspections are the ...