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Home Buyers, Home Sellers, Investors, Real Estate

How to Position Yourself for Prosperity in the 2025 Real Estate Landscape

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As the year ends, the 2025 real estate market comes into focus. Identifying experts’ predictions and knowing how to navigate the market is essential, especially if you want to set yourself up for success. The market outlook shows some encouraging signs for buyers. For homeowners keen to sell, prices might increase but at a lower rate than anticipated.

These trends mean that careful planning and a smart strategy can make a huge difference regardless of whether you are looking to buy, sell, or invest in real estate.

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eNews, Family Home, Home Sellers, Investors

New Year, New Home: Real Estate Resolutions for 2025

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The new year often inspires fresh starts and bold decisions. For many, 2025 could be the year to take big steps toward buying, selling, or upgrading a home. Setting smart real estate goals early in the year can lead to exciting opportunities and meaningful progress. Let us explore practical and achievable resolutions for anyone navigating the real estate world this year.

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Family Home, Home Buyers, Home Design

5 Essential Steps to Take Before Building Your Home

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Building your dream home is an exciting but daunting journey. Proper preparation makes the process as smooth as possible. Before breaking ground, consider factors that will lay the foundation for your project.

Turn your vision into reality by following five simple steps. Let us explore what to do before embarking on your home-building adventure!

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Family Home, Home Buyers, Home Sellers, Organization

How to Reduce Stress Before, During, and After Moving

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Moving into a new house is exciting – and, like most major life events, incredibly stressful. You have to pack, clean, and hire movers, all on a timeline and budget.

According to a survey conducted by OnePoll, 64% of respondents consider their latest relocation one of the most challenging experiences they have ever had.

Moving comes with many different parts: planning, budgeting, and figuring out how to get your precious belongings into your new home. While procrastinating may be tempting, you can take a few simple steps to make your move less stressful.

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Health & Safety, Homeowners, Real Estate

The Psychological Impact of Homeownership

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Homeownership is a significant milestone in many people’s lives.

It signifies financial stability, independence, and the start of a new chapter.

The journey towards homeownership, however, can be filled with challenges and uncertainties.

Let us delve into the intricate interplay between owning a home and the human psyche.

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Home Buyers, Investors, Real Estate

RESPA- What Should You Know Before Buying a House?

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The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) was enacted in 1975. The federal statute was introduced to stop malpractice and restrict the usage of escrow accounts in the real estate settlement process.

Who regulates RESPA?

Once RESPA became effective in 1975, it was under the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) jurisdiction. Ever since its inception, the Act has undergone several amendments and changes. However, after 2011, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau monitored RESPA due to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection legislation.

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Home Buyers, Home Sellers, Real Estate

What to Know About Contract Contingencies

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A realtor and buyer talking about the real estate contract and contingencies to include.

There are many steps to purchasing a new home. After the initial offer is made, buyers and sellers often negotiate before they come to an agreement. Buyers then deposit earnest money to show they are serious about the purchase, and both parties begin the closing process.

However, a lot of things can go wrong between signing the contract and closing on a house. To protect buyers, several types of contract contingencies may be included in the contract. These allow the buyer to legally back out of the sale if necessary.

Many home contract contingencies are accepted by sellers, but some may weaken offers on a home. Here are four common types of home contract contingencies and how to tell which ones may be right for you.

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Home Buyers, Real Estate

Can I Buy a Home After Filing for Bankruptcy?

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Going bankrupt is one of the most distressing things that can happen to a person. Some of the common causes of bankruptcy include burdening medical expenses, job losses, excessive spending on credit, divorce or separation, and heavy expenses due to unforeseen events.

All of these can be quite taxing on your mental and physical health, as well as your financial outlook. On top of that, you may also be worried that you won’t be able to buy a home for yourself and your family anymore, which is an added burden. This article covers everything you need to know about buying a home after filing for bankruptcy.

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Home Buyers

Buying a Home on Active Duty

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Buying a home while on active duty may seem like an impossible process as many military families never know where they will be transferred next. So the most reasonable thing to do is to rent, of course. However, buying a home while on active duty does come with some benefits, too – it is an excellent investment for retirement, and it is a great real estate purchase for renting in the future, providing you with some extra cash. Therefore, if you have made up your mind and are looking for some tips for buying a home on active duty, you are in the right place. Keep on reading to find out more. 

Do Not Buy For Today; Buy For Tomorrow 

Many military families who opt for buying a home instead of renting tend to buy ‘for today.’ That is, they buy a home that suits only their current needs. Later on, if they decide for the family to stay in a different location once retirement is on the horizon, they have to move and look for a completely new home.

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Home Buyers, Real Estate

The Ultimate Moving Checklist: Post-Move

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You’ve finally got all of your belongings into your new home, but don’t lose steam now! You’re in the final stretch of your new home checklist and there’s just a couple more essentials to get through. It’s a good idea to set a daily (or weekly) goal for yourself when it comes to these final steps. Be realistic, stick to your schedule, and you’ll be settled in before you know it.

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