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First Things First, What To Do Upon Moving Into Your New Home

January 31, 2024 by Rilian Ball

If you have purchased a new home and are going to move in soon, what are the first few things that you will need to do upon moving into your new home? Moving can be very stressful, but having a checklist can make your move to a new home effortless. Here are 6 easy steps that can eliminate any frustration and help you feel safe and secure:  Change Your AddressYou will need to change your address for all magazine subscriptions, bills, and other services. You can update your mailing address … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Around the Home, Home Buyer Tips, Moving Tips

Are You Ready for Home Ownership? Find Out by Answering These 4 Questions

January 26, 2024 by Rilian Ball

Do you ever dream about a larger, roomier, or more luxurious living space? Or perhaps just want to experience the joy of owning your own home and building your net worth instead of renting? Let's explore a few questions that can help to answer whether or not you're ready for a new lifestyle as a homeowner. Can You Realistically Afford To Buy A Home? The first consideration to make is a financial one: can you afford it? Buying a home is a significant financial investment. In most cases, you'll … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate Tips

Buying or Selling a Home This Winter? Keep These Tax Tips in Mind!

October 4, 2023 by Rilian Ball

With all of the expense that can go into buying and selling a home, it's good to be aware of what you can claim and how a home can benefit you come tax time. When the New Year rolls around and you're sitting down to the task of completing your taxes, here are a few things that you'll want to keep in mind. Gaining from Capital Gains In the event that you've made money off the sale of your home through a capital gain, it's possible that you may be able to exclude this amount from your tax filing. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Homebuyer Tips Tagged With: Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips, Mortgage

4 Facts You Need to Know Before Setting Up a Mortgage Escrow Account

October 3, 2023 by Rilian Ball

Buying a home involves a variety of nuances and strange-sounding terms, and one of the least understood aspects of the home buying process is the escrow account. Essentially, an escrow account is a third party bank account your lender can require you to pay into in order to cover certain costs related to your home. Your lender uses an escrow account to ensure that property taxes and home insurance fees get paid on time. But how exactly do escrow accounts work? Here's what you need to know. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Escrow Account Information, Home Buyer Tips, Home Mortgage Tips

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