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Home Sweet Home: To Rent or To Own? Exploring the Pros and Cons
When it comes to choosing where to live, one of the most significant decisions you'll have to make is whether to rent or own a home. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages, so it's important to weigh them carefully before making a decision.
Pros of Renting:
Flexibility: Renting provides greater flexibility in terms of being able to move whenever you want. This is especially useful if you are someone who needs to mov...
Selling Your Home? Don’t Miss These 6 Essential Real Estate Tips for Success!
Are you planning to sell your property? Selling a home can be a daunting task, but with the right tips, you can increase your chances of a successful sale. In this blog post, we'll share some essential real estate tips for sellers that can help you attract potential buyers and get the best possible price for your property.
1. Price it RightOne of the most crucial factors that can influence a buyer's decision is the...
Selling Your Home? Don’t Miss These 6 Essential Real Estate Tips for Success!
Are you planning to sell your property? Selling a home can be a daunting task, but with the right tips, you can increase your chances of a successful sale. In this blog post, we'll share some essential real estate tips for sellers that can help you attract potential buyers and get the best possible price for your property.
1. Price it RightOne of the most crucial factors that can influence a buyer's decision is the...
Your Ultimate Home Buying Checklist: 5 Essential Things to Do Before You Buy
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make. It can be both exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. But fear not, my friend! With the right checklist, you can breeze through the home-buying process with confidence and ease. Here are the 5 essential things you need to do before you buy your ultimate dream home.
Step 1: Determine Your Budget
Let's start with the basics – your budget. B...
A conventional loan is a type of mortgage that is not backed by the government, such as the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), or the Department of Agriculture (USDA). Instead, conventional loans are offered by private lenders and are often the preferred choice for borrowers who have a strong credit score and a stable income.
Here are some key facts about conventional loans:
Credit score requirements: To qualify for a conventional loan, you typicall...
If you are looking for something fun to do next week over winter break in southern Maine, check out the Maine High School Basketball Tournaments at the Portland Expo and Cross Insurance Arena. For the full boys’ and girls’ tournament schedules visit varsitymaine.com.
2023 MPA BOYS’ BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS Class AA SouthSEMIFINALS
at Cross Insurance Arena, Portland
Thursday, Feb. 23
G5: #3-Gorham (13-5) vs. #2-South Portland (15-3), 7 p.m.
G6: G4 winner vs....
Find a Trusted Agent
If you are considering selling your home, the first order of business is to find a trusted real estate agent to guide you through the process. There are several benefits to using a real estate agent. You’ll make more money on the sale of your home than if you were to try and sell it yourself. According to the NAR, the average For Sale By Owner property sold for $58,000 less than the median agent-sold home in 2021. And most likely you’d pay the buyer agent fees as well....
