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    • The Pricing Mistake That Could Cost You Your Sale

      The Pricing Mistake That Could Cost You Your Sale,Michael Bempah

      Most sellers come into the market with one number in mind. And it’s often the one that costs them the most.

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    • What the Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t Telling You

      What the Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t Telling You,Michael Bempah

      You’ve probably seen the headlines saying, “foreclosures are on the rise,” and maybe your mind jumped straight to 2008.

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    • Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off This Spring

      Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off This Spring,Michael Bempah

      Selling your house this season? You’ve probably heard you should stage it before it hits the market.

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    • Could Co-Buying Be the Answer for Some First-Time Buyers?

      Could Co-Buying Be the Answer for Some First-Time Buyers?,Michael Bempah

      For a lot of would-be first-time buyers, affordability is the thing that’s standing in the way.

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    • The Secret To Selling Fast, No Matter the Market

      The Secret To Selling Fast, No Matter the Market,Michael Bempah

      When you put your house on the market, you don’t just want it to sell. You want it to sell fast.

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    • 4 Ways To Give Your Offer an Edge This Spring

      4 Ways To Give Your Offer an Edge This Spring,Michael Bempah

      Looking to buy a home this season? Here’s what you should know.

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    • Is Late May the Best Time To List Your House?

      Is Late May the Best Time To List Your House?,Michael Bempah

      You may have heard April 12-18 was the “best week” to list your house.

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    • Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age

      Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age,Michael Bempah

      At some point, as you start thinking about the years ahead, this question tends to come up…

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    • Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.

      Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.,Michael Bempah

      According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high.

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    • 3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today's Housing Market

      3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today's Housing Market,Michael Bempah

      There’s a lot of uncertainty right now and that’s leading to some dramatic headlines.

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    • More Options Are Popping Up This Spring

      More Options Are Popping Up This Spring,Michael Bempah

      Did you try to buy a home last year, but you ended up pressing pause?

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    • The 10 Best Markets for First-Time Buyers This Spring

      The 10 Best Markets for First-Time Buyers This Spring,Michael Bempah

      For a while, buying your first home hasn’t just felt hard. It may have felt out of reach.

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    • Rent or Buy? The Real Tradeoff Most People Don’t Talk About

      Rent or Buy? The Real Tradeoff Most People Don’t Talk About,Michael Bempah

      You’ve probably asked yourself lately: Is it even worth trying to buy a home right now? It’s a question a lot of people are asking.

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    • Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help You Buy a Home

      Getting a Tax Refund? Here’s How It Can Help You Buy a Home,Michael Bempah

      If you’re getting a tax refund this year, here’s something worth thinking about.

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    • Wondering If You Should Still Buy a Home Right Now? Here’s What To Keep in Mind.

      Wondering If You Should Still Buy a Home Right Now? Here’s What To Keep in Mind.,Michael Bempah

      With economic headlines, global events, and near constant talk about affordability, you may be wondering if this is the right time to move.

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    • When Buying a Home Feels Out of Reach, Some Families Do This Instead

      When Buying a Home Feels Out of Reach, Some Families Do This Instead,Michael Bempah

      For a lot of people, the math on buying a home just doesn’t really work right now.

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    • Thinking About an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Here’s What You Need To Know.

      Thinking About an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Here’s What You Need To Know.,Michael Bempah

      If you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably felt how tough affordability still is.

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    • Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet. Should You Rent It Out Instead?

      Your House Hasn’t Sold Yet. Should You Rent It Out Instead?,Michael Bempah

      When your house sits on the market longer than expected, it can get frustrating fast.

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    • Before You Fall in Love with a House, Do This First.

      Before You Fall in Love with a House, Do This First.,Michael Bempah

      Be honest. Have you started looking at homes online yet? If you have, it’s already time to get pre-approved.

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    • Don’t Let Home Prices Headlines Fool You

      Don’t Let Home Prices Headlines Fool You,Michael Bempah

      Spend about 5 minutes online searching for news about the housing market, and odds are you’ll see something pop up about home prices.

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