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Posted by Chris Apple on May 15, 2012

The Benefits of Staging Your Home

Are you in the process of or thinking about selling your home in the near future? If so, then one of the best things that you can do to help...

Posted by Chris Apple on May 2, 2012

How Much Will My Mortgage Tax Benefit Save Me?

One of the biggest benefits of buying a home is the mortgage tax benefit that you will receive every year. Buying a house can be one of the...

Posted by Chris Apple on Apr 24, 2012

6 Reasons to Own a Condo vs a House or Apartment

Are you tired of renting, but you still want to enjoy the comfort and amenities that come with apartment living? Then, it’s time to think...

Posted by Chris Apple on Apr 20, 2012

What is the Home Affordable Refinance Program and What is it Designed to Do?

The HARP, or Home Affordable Refinance Program, is offered through the Department of the Treasury and Housing and Urban Development. It is...

Posted by Chris Apple on Apr 18, 2012

6 Pitfalls to Look Out for when Buying a New Home

A seller may not always be upfront when it comes to disclosing the entire truth about their home to prospective buyers. This holds true in...

Posted by Michelle on Apr 3, 2012

Will American Homes Continue to Get Smaller?

Homebuyers are becoming concerned about the housing market, and how it will look in the coming years. Moreover, people are becoming anxious...

Posted by Chris Apple on Mar 22, 2012

Assessing The Surrounding Community When Viewing A Home

When visiting an open house, we understandably pay more attention to the interior of the home than we do to the neighborhood that surrounds it....

Posted by Chris Apple on Mar 13, 2012

How Long are U.S. Homeowners Staying in their Homes?

From 2001 to 2008, homeowners were averaging about 6 years in their current homes before they decided it was time to sell. Due to the fall in...

The Benefits of Staging Your Home

Posted by Chris Apple in Selling Your Home

Are you in the process of or thinking about selling your home in the near future? If so, then one of the best things that you can do to help sell your home faster is to stage your home. Staging your home not only...

Commonly Overlooked Home Security Measures

Posted by Chris Apple in Tips for First Time Home Buyers

Basic home security measures from doors locks to window locks, alarm systems, garage access, lighting, and property landscaping are often overlooked by homeowners. Perhaps you have a dead bolt, you turn on your...