When Bradley Shaw decided to move to Coronado, California last year, he was drawn to the laid-back beach lifestyle the area offered. But after he sold his old house and needed to find a new place quickly, he blew off some of the research he planned to do and ended up in a neighborhood he …
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Preparing for a mortgage is like planning for a big party. The more you do ahead of time, the less hectic things will be when the day finally arrives. Getting a mortgage is a rigorous process that puts your financial life under a microscope. It isn’t just as easy as pulling your credit score. There …
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Pleasanton, CA— April 18, 2017 —NextHome is proud to announce our newest addition to the franchise, NextHome Capital City Realty. The new brokerage is the first NextHome franchise location to service the Washington, D.C. area. NextHome Capital City Realty is located in Arlington, Virginia. It will support the communities of the entire District of Columbia metropolitan …
NextHome Capital City Realty Joins the NextHome Franchise Read More »
You finally found the home of your dreams. Trouble is, you’re probably not the only one vying for that property. Low inventory + appealing mortgage rates = a sizzling hot market. If you want your offer to rise to the top, you’re going to have to bring your A-game. Here’s how: 1. Get Pre-Approved Now. …
Bidding Wars: Top 5 Ways to Deliver a Winning Offer on Your Dream Home Read More »
For college basketball fans, March is an all-encompassing, schedule-rearranging, emotional roller coaster. “March Madness” doesn’t just take over your free time, but your news feed, work conversations, and of course, that anguished bracket. If you’re considering buying a home, be prepared for the same kind of excitement. Settle in and get ready for the ride …
4 Lessons March Madness Can Teach About Homebuying Read More »
When you start the home financing process, it is easy to get overwhelmed. Making one of the biggest financial decisions of your life deserves more than a trial and error education. In school, you learned your numbers, then algebra, and eventually probability and statistics, but personal finance was probably not on the list. It simply …
A new fitness routine? More time spent with family and friends? A conscious effort to remove a certain habit from your life? With the start of the new year, resolutions and goals (and how you plan to achieve them) are likely on your mind. If you’re a homeowner, you might want to consider some house-related …
3 New Year’s Resolutions for Homeowners (and How to Achieve Them!) Read More »
Key Takeaways Many homebuyers count on cash gifts to use toward their down payment when purchasing a home. But, there are rules and guidelines that need to be abided by in order to make that work. Before you ask your sister’s best friend’s uncle for a cash gift, make sure you understand these nuances of …
Before You Ask Santa for Down Payment Assistance, Know This About Cash Gifts Read More »
Buying a home during the holidays can be a great way to find a fabulous deal. Sellers who list during the holidays are often quite motivated, you may benefit from tax deductions, and everyone involved is often incentivized to help move the transaction along quickly so they can close out their year. Whether you just …
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For a variety of reasons, making improvements and upgrades to the home is a very satisfying thing. There’s the personal satisfaction of creating an environment that fits your needs and tastes as well as the very practical advantage of a better return on your investment when the time comes to sell. Upgrades can add to …
10 Upgrades Under $1,000 That Increase Home Values Read More »