Month: March 2018

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Experts Define How Condominiums Differ from Townhouses

While most condominiums are apartments, a townhouse is attached to one or more houses and can run the gamut from duplexes and triplexes to communities with hundreds of homes. Buyers separately own their homes and the land on which the houses sit. With a condominium, the unit owners jointly own the land and this common …

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Mortgage Options When Interest Rates Are Rising

Mortgage rates have been relatively low for years. Seeing them inch up can cause home shoppers to panic and possibly put their home purchase on hold. The good news is that there are options when mortgage rates are rising. First, it’s worthwhile knowing that small increases in mortgage interest rates shouldn’t affect buyers too much …

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4 Steps to Natural Disaster Preparedness

The past few months have brought the devastation of natural disasters to the forefront, as televisions, newspapers and social media have covered hurricanes, floods, earthquakes and fires up-close and in graphic detail. Those who were not affected thanked their lucky stars and rushed to help those who were by providing physical assistance or donating. But …

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7 Factors to Consider When Searching for the Perfect Neighborhood

Good restaurants aren’t the only amenities worth looking for in a neighborhood. You can remodel a home, but there are some things about a neighborhood you can’t change. And many neighborhood factors can add value to your home. Here are some of the best features to look for: Nearby Services If restaurants, a grocery store, …

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