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Don’t buy that flat screen just yet…

Congratulations! You’ve found your dream home and are finally ready to close. To celebrate, you’ve picked out a sleek new flat screen to adorn the wall of your soon to be living room. Not so fast. Mortgage companies often do a final credit check just before closing. Any large purchase such as a t.v. or […]
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“How much home can I afford?”

“How much home can I afford?” Many prospective home buyers grapple with this question. A good rule of thumb is to devote no more than 28%-33% of your monthly gross income to housing, which would include mortgage payment, insurance and taxes. Another way to look at it – your monthly gross income should be at […]
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Yes, you can stage your own home.

Yes, you can stage your own home. Staging your home can have a dramatic impact on its marketability and ultimately, its sales price. Many prospective home sellers believe staging a home requires the services of a high priced consultant or industry guru. Yet in most cases, a seller can do a perfectly good job of […]