29 Jan 2015
By Mark Feder

Buying a New Home in the City? The Pros and Cons of Buying a Home on a Busy Street

Home Buyer Tips
Finding the perfect property is an exciting feeling, but its relative location can leave a lot of room for worry. Buying a home in the city is a venture that comes with an entire assortment of advantages and disadvantages. While the location might be close in proximity to businesses, services, and other people, it's easy to worry about the other aspects of city living. What are the great and not-so-great facets of living on a busy street? Pro: Access to Businesses and Schools The chances are high that anyone living in a busy area is within walking distance of any…
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31 Dec 2014
By Mark Feder

Looking for Luxury? How to Upsize Your Next Home Without Upsizing Your Costs

Home Buyer Tips
Size matters when you are buying a new home. Whether you plan to expand your family, need more room for your stuff, or are concerned with resale value, you want to get the most space for your money. Also, if you want to add a feel of luxury to your home, one of the best ways to do it is to create open spaces rather than cramming all your furniture in rooms so tiny you can barely walk around without knocking something over. Traditionally speaking, the larger a home is, the more it costs. If there are two newly built…
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19 Dec 2014
By Mark Feder

Don’t Be That Guy or Gal: 3 Easy Ways to Ruin Your Relationship with Your Real Estate Agent

Real Estate Tips
Are you thinking about buying or selling a home? If you don't know a real estate agent or have a referral to one, you may end up working with someone unfamiliar who you will need to build a relationship with. Of course, as with any relationship there's always a chance that things can go sour. In today's blog post we'll share three easy ways that you can ruin the trust and rapport that you've built with your real estate agent. #1: Lie or Embellish the Facts When you ask a real estate agent to represent you in the home buying…
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11 Dec 2014
By Mark Feder

First Time Buyers: Understanding How Property Taxes Work and What You Can Expect to Pay

Home Buyer Tips
Are you about to buy a house or condo for the first time? Congratulations! Owning your own piece of real estate is a liberating experience and one that will provide you with the foundation to build your personal wealth and equity. Once you own your own home you'll be responsible for a variety of new costs, including property taxes which are assessed by your local government to pay for municipal services. In this blog post we'll share how property taxes work and what you can expect to pay for them when you buy your new home. It All Begins With…
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