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Should You Buy A Fixer Upper Or Move-In Ready Home?

January 4, 2019 by Rilian Ball

There's a lot to be said for buying a move-in ready home. All you have to do is put your things away and start living your life. On the other hand, buying a fixer upper has its advantages, too. You can get a great bargain on a fixer upper home. So which one should you choose? Here are some things to consider. You Can Easily Afford To Buy What You Want If money is no object, then a move-in ready home is the best choice. You'll be able to get exactly the home you want with little or no effort … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Fixer-Upper, Home Sales, Real Estate

5 First Steps For New Homeowners

January 3, 2019 by Rilian Ball

As a new homeowner, now is the time to take control and organize your house for safety and security. The following first five steps should be carried out in the first few weeks if possible. 1. Change The Locks There's no way of knowing if the previous owners gave copies of the house keys to a friend, neighbor or cleaning staff. The very first thing you should do when you take ownership is to re-key the locks on all the doors, including the garage and any outbuildings there may be on the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Security, New Home, Real Estate

How Tech Can Change the Real Estate Process

December 28, 2018 by Rilian Ball

Virtual reality, artificial intelligence and drone video are just a few of the ways that technology is changing the real estate industry. If you are in the market for a property, understanding these new processes can help you in many ways. Using Artificial Intelligence Doing business with an AI-infused process helps you more quickly identify properties that meet your standards. AI also reduces human error in the closing process. Agents using AI can get you more information about properties more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Real Estate, Technology, Virtual Reality

4 Reasons Why Home Ownership Is Better Than Renting

December 27, 2018 by Rilian Ball

Are you trying to decide if you should rent or buy? There are many reasons why home ownership is better than renting. Here are just a few to consider when you're making your decision. 1. Stability For Your Family When you own your home, the life of your family will be more stable. If you have children, this is a an even more valuable benefit. Your kids will be able to settle down into the routine of school and extracurricular activities. They'll be able to make lifelong friends in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Ownership, Outdoor Space, Real Estate

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