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It should come as no surprise that buying a home in a good school district is important to homebuyers. According to a report from Realtor.com, 86% of 18-34 year-olds and 84% of those aged 35-54 indicated that their home search areas were defined by school district boundaries.

What is surprising, however, is that 78% of recent homebuyers sacrificed features from their "must-have" lists in order to find homes within their dream school districts.

The top feature sacrificed was a garage at 19%, followed closely by a large backyard, an u...

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Whether you are buying or selling a home, it can be quite the adventure. In this world of instant gratification and internet searches, many sellers think that they can 'For Sale by Owner' or '

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Grab your Bingo gear & mark the Date....our 2nd Annual Designer Handbag & Cash Bingo benefiting The Sunshine Kids Foundation is coming up on Sunday, September 23rd!!! Call our Team or Office for tickets!! $20 per ticket in advance / $25 per ticket at the door. We would LOVE to see you there....

Every homeowner wants to make sure that they maximize their financial reward when selling their home, but how do you guarantee that you receive the maximum value for your house?

Here are two ways to ensure that you get the highest price possible.

1. Price it a Little Low

This may seem counterintuitive, but let's take a look at this concept for a moment. Many homeowners think that pricing their homes a little OVER market value will leave them with room for negotiation when, in actuality, it just dramatically lessens the demand for their hous...

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One of the most important things you need to do before buying a house, is establish a budget. You need to know how much you can afford and how much the bank is willing to give you, but that number should include more than just the cost of the house. Here are some common costs that are overlooked when determining a budget.

Closing costs: Usually part of the negotiation, closing costs can be up to five percent of the purchase price, sometimes equaling a couple extra thousand dollars. More often than not, the seller will pay the closing costs, but if not, keep some of the budget available to cover those charges.

Renovations: Unless you are building a house from scratch, you won't find everything that you are looking for. When purchasing a house, make sure to leave room for possible renova...

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