• What to Expect When You're Inspecting,Chris Farrugia

    What to Expect When You're Inspecting

    Scheduling and Preparation: Once you've decided to have a property inspected, the first step is to schedule an appointment with a qualified inspector. It's important to choose an experienced and reputable professional who specializes in the type of property you're inspecting. Before the inspection,

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  • 10 Tips for First-Time Buyers Purchasing Their First Home or Condo,Chris Farrugia

    10 Tips for First-Time Buyers Purchasing Their First Home or Condo

    Start saving for your down payment now. One of the main misconceptions is that you need 20% down to purchase a home. This is simply untrue but you will still need to save. Some loan programs require as little as 3% of the purchase price down (we’ll talk about USDA later). Putting 20% down will keep

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  • 6 Tough Pills to Swallow for Real Estate Sellers,Chris Farrugia

    6 Tough Pills to Swallow for Real Estate Sellers

    1. Your Neighbor’s House is Different Comparable properties are so important when we price a home. As agents, we look at each home that sold recently in the neighborhood and surrounding areas and use them to gauge the price we can ask for your home. One of the objections we frequently run into with

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