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Is This Your Situation: Not Sure How to Jump Start the Home-Buying Process?

By The Kearns Team via HomeActions - June 02, 2022
Finding the right house and getting a good deal can mean the difference between living in your castle – however small your kingdom may be – and dwelling in a home that consumes too much of your paycheck.  Image courtesy of HomeActions Here are five important questions to ask before you buy. 1. How much house do I qualify for? Getting prequalified for a mo

Is This Your Situation: Selecting a Condo Community That Fits Your Lifestyle?

By The Kearns Team via HomeActions - May 28, 2022
If you’re looking to take up residence in one of any number of high-rise condominiums, there’s probably something about the lifestyle of high-rise condos that attracts you. Newly built high-rise condos offer all sorts of amenities clamoring for your attention. But which ones are worth it and which aren’t? That depends mostly on the way you lead your life and the activities that a

Is This Your Situation: Looking for a Home That Fits Your Needs and Budget?

By The Kearns Team via HomeActions - May 13, 2022
The agent you're working with can guide you through the process of making a purchase offer. You'll want to start by learning as much as you can about how much the property is worth. Image courtesy of HomeActions Check the Comparables Your agent has up-to-the-minute price data at hand to help you analyze any comparable properties; just ask. Although every home is unique, here's som

Is This Your Situation: Trying To Improve Your Home's Curb Appeal?

By The Kearns Team via HomeActions - May 01, 2022
When you've lived in a property for years, you seldom think about how it looks to outsiders. After all, you know your home from the inside out, and when you have concerns about it, they're often about something invisible or out of sight, whether it's the plumbing in the bathroom or the storage space in the attic. But when you're selling the house, the most important thing is the ex

Is This Your Situation: Buying a Retirement Condo?

By The Kearns Team via HomeActions - November 01, 2021
It's common for people nearing retirement to think about a move. Maybe the house in which you raised your family is too big now that the kids have moved out. Maybe you chose your house because it was an easy drive from your workplace or because it was near other jobs in your field. Maybe the schools and parks were just what you wanted your kids exposed to. In any case, retirement is a big chan

Is This Your Situation: Buying a House as an Investment

By The Kearns Team via HomeActions - September 14, 2021
It's no secret that wherever there's a product people need, there are people making money providing it. And there are few things people need more urgently than homes. That's why real estate is one of the safest investments there is. There are two ways people make money on homes: flipping and renting. Image courtesy of HomeActions Flipping a house means buying a home that's unde

Is This Your Situation: Staging Your Home for Sale?

By The Kearns Team via HomeActions - September 04, 2021
When your home is on the market, your goal is to make it look like the perfect home — not just for you, but for anyone. Potential buyers aren't interested in seeing the clutter and chaos of your family's life. Nor do they want you to move out, strip out the carpets and paint the walls an inoffensive beige. It's hard for buyers to imagine how they'll use a space that's too

Is This Your Situation: Thinking About Purchasing Your First Home?

By The Kearns Team via HomeActions - January 25, 2021
It's not unusual to angst over your first home purchase. After all, it's a huge investment, and it determines where you'll be living for the next several years. How can you be sure that a home purchase is the right move for you? There's no way to know what the future holds, but these four questions can give you an idea of whether you're on the right track: Image courtesy of H

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