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Because renting is not a good investment (or any investment at all for that matter), you are likely eager to get into a house, condo, or townhome of your own. But, first things first, you have to determine what mortgage payment you can afford. If you are a first-time home buyer, you risk forgetting to factor in the additional costs of owning a home into your feasible mortgage payment.

Here are some costs you need to include in your budget before you should start the home-buying process.

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If you’ve moved to a new home but haven’t quite sold your previous home, you have to make sure that the house you are trying to sell always looks presentable to your potential buyers. While you might think of the obvious issues such as general cleaning while you are making a list of all the upkeep you will need to do, have you thought about dusting and pest control?

When your buyers have a hard time imagining that anyone ever lived in your house, they will be much less likely to buy it for themselves. Follow these tips to keep your house in the best condition possible while keeping up that image.

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A family’s first home always holds a special place in the heart. However, most families outgrow their first home within a few years. Some families choose sell their old home and live elsewhere while preparing to buy. Others opt to buy first, move into the new home, and then go ahead and sell the old house.

In the first scenario, finding a place to live between houses poses a challenge. Unless friends or family offer temporary housing, this gap often creates financial stress.

In the second scenario, the longer transition from old to new creates less pressure. However, depending upon how quickly the old house sells, double mortgage payments may be difficult to manage.

There is a third option, and that is to coordinate the purchase and the sale in such a way as to seamlessly move both physically and financially from one home to the next. This takes planning, patience and a good bit of luck, but it is possible!

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When selling your home, the open house is your home’s five minutes of fame. It’s a handful of minutes in which prospective buyers can either fall in love or choose to move on. Make sure you’re making the most of this time by following the tips in today's blog post.

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Shopping online for real estate continues to grow in both popularity and convenience. While some commodities easily translate into this new virtual world of shopping, others do not. Learn about the pros and cons of shopping online in our latest blog post.

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With more renters using mobile communication devices to look for housing, having an active online presence is a must. Here are few suggestions to take under consideration.

Reaching and communicating with the next generation of renters While offering a terrific property is the best way to get and keep your property leased, finding a way to reach the next generation of renters remains key.

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