7 Dec 2016

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Why Winter is the Best Time to Buy a Home

Winter is often thought of as the “off-season” for real estate, but these colder temperatures do present an upside to those who are looking to buy. Why compete with so many other buyers during the busier seasons? Here’s five great reasons winter is the best time to buy a home. Less competition: with many people focused on out of town plans or holiday planning, you’ll have less people to battle with for your dream home. Perfect purchasing power awaits when you’re one of the few people vying for that home you want (this often equates to lower prices when there’s no bidding war). Extra attention: because winter…

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4 Dec 2016

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The benefits of a refinance

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9 Nov 2016

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Renew or rethink?

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