Home Buying – Page 2 – Deb Rhodes Chatham-Kent

Top Tips For First-Time Homeowners

Owning your first home is one of the biggest milestones in an individual’s life. Once it’s finally all yours, you want to make sure you avoid common rookie mistakes like the ones below.

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Prepping To Buy Your First Home

One of the biggest milestones you will reach in your life will be deciding to become a homeowner. But before you take the leap, make sure you set yourself up for easy transaction and a good homebuying experience. Check out the tips below to ensure it!

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Must-Haves For Your First Home

You’ve just purchased your first home and it’s time to start filling it up. But, where to start? Below is a list of must-haves for each room in your home.

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Prep Your Budget For Buying A Home

Choosing to enter the home buying process is likely the largest financial decision you will make in your lifetime, so it is not one that should be taken lightly. Ensuring that your other current and upcoming financial responsibilities are under control is crucial to having a smooth transaction and being able to enjoy your investment fully. These tips will help you prepare your budget for purchasing your dream home.

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8 Things Not To Do In Your Quest To Buy A Home

8 Things Not To Do In Your Quest To Buy A House

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Which Features Are Young Buyers Looking For In A Home?

Millennials are the second-largest segment of home buyers, ranking behind only baby boomers, according to the National Association of Realtors. Here are five features that tend to entice millennials who are looking to buy.

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How To Pack For A Move

You never thought you owned a lot of stuff before, but now that you’ve learned you have two weeks to move, your three-bedroom house probably feels like it’s a never-ending hole or more, more, more.
How are you supposed to pack it all up in time?

Take a deep breath.

With the right packing tips, you can have everything out before the deadline and keep your sanity. We’ve put together this guide to show you how to pack for a move when you don’t have a lot of time to spare, so keep reading below.

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What to Negotiate When Buying A Home

Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned veteran, the negotiation part of the transaction can be a little daunting and stressful. However, it is necessary to ensure you are getting the best possible deal for your money. So, what should you negotiate when buying a home?

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Upsizing Your Home

Unfortunately, our homes don’t always grow with us. What may have initially worked fine for a single person, a young couple’s starter home, or a family with a newborn can quickly become too small as families expand and multiple generations live under one roof.

Remodeling and adding to your home is one option for creating more space, but it can be costly, and the size of your property may be prohibitive. That’s when moving to a bigger home becomes the best solution.

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6 Things You’re Better Off Leaving Behind

Easy moving is not unheard of. You’re just not ready for it, YET. Some things are better left where they are, or even better, disposed of.

In this article, we will cover 6 categories of things that you should leave behind and how you can determine if something is worth packing.

Keep reading to find out more about easy moving.

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