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Steps in Home Buying Process

The process of buying a home can be different based on the price range and whether a mortgage is needed.  While some things are different, others are similar regardless of…

Written by Mike Parker

August 28, 2019

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Temporarily Renting a Home

IRS has provisions for homeowners regarding the sale of a principal residence that allows for temporarily renting the home without losing the ability to exclude the gain if the home…

Written by Mike Parker

June 6, 2019

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A Home Warranty Can Save Money

  Sellers, often, provide a home warranty to buyers to give them peace of mind by limiting some of the out-of-pocket money spent on unexpected repairs for one year.  Home…

Written by Mike Parker

May 6, 2019

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Tips for Preparing Your Home for Market

Written by Amanda Glasgow

April 15, 2019

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Auto Pay Your Mortgage Payment

In the time that it takes to write one check, you can set it up with your bank and never have to do it again.  You won’t have to write…

Written by Mike Parker

April 11, 2019

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To Do Lists for Better Homeowners

Checklists work because they contain the important things that need to be done.  They provide a reminder about things we know and realize but may have slipped our minds as…

Written by Mike Parker

March 27, 2019

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Reasons Rental Homes Rank Highest

Single family homes offer the investor an opportunity to borrow large loan-to-value loans at fixed interest rates for long terms.  Lenders will loan 75-80% of the purchase price at 5.5%…

Written by Mike Parker

March 18, 2019

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Do You Know the Way?

Fear of the unknown is common among all ages.  Kids, at night, imagine monsters in their closets or under their beds and adults are unsure of what the future might…

Written by Mike Parker

March 4, 2019

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Depends If You Can Afford It

Affordability, stability and flexibility are the three reasons homebuyers overwhelmingly choose a 30-year term.  The payments are lower, easier to qualify for the mortgage and they can always make additional…

Written by Mike Parker

February 27, 2019

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When It’s Important – Find the Facts!

Most parents don’t put a lot of credence in the statements “Everyone is doing it” and “No one does that anymore.”  They’ll dig a little deeper and get the facts…

Written by Mike Parker

February 13, 2019

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