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The Dynamics of Home Equity
For many people, their home is their largest asset and their best performing investment. The equity in a home is the difference in what...

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Jul 26, 20212 min read
Do Open Houses Sell Homes? – St Joseph Home Selling Kit – Atlanta City Views
❓Do open houses sell homes? While at an open house that had a better turnout than expected, I share my perspective. I also bury a St....

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Jul 20, 20211 min read


Doing Nothing is Costing Something
It has been said that more money has been lost due to indecisions than ever was due to making the wrong decisions. Many times, the larger...

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Jul 19, 20212 min read
Buying a Home in 2021 – How to Get Your Offer Accepted *11 Ways to Submit a Stronger Offer*
▶️ In this video, I give 11 ways buyers can submit stronger offers and get their offers accepted in this extremely competitive market....

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Jul 13, 20211 min read


Property Inheritance
Stepped-up basis is an incredible benefit to people who inherit property. Not only do they receive the property itself, the basis or cost...

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Jul 12, 20212 min read
Homebuying 101 – Can Buyers Move in Before Closing?
Homebuying 101 – Can buyers move in or move their belongings in the house they are buying before closing? 🤔 #HomeBuying

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Jul 6, 20211 min read


Less to Own than to Rent
The question is “financially speaking, are you better off owning than renting in the long term?” Renting a home has advantages. It is...

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Jul 5, 20212 min read
Homebuying 101 – Purpose of a Final Walk-through
So you’re buying a home… Make sure you don’t skip this step at the end! Final walk-throughs are very important. In this quick video, I...

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Jun 29, 20211 min read


Are You Covered?
A home warranty is a service contract that protects your home’s appliances and some systems from repairs or possible replacements. A...

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Jun 29, 20212 min read
Advice from a Mortgage Loan Officer – Get Ready to Buy a Home
In this video, Cathy Signorile, Branch Manager with Homestar Financial shares insight on a slew of topics! While originally recorded...

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Jun 22, 20211 min read


Thoughts on Credit and Getting a Mortgage
Credit plays a huge role in getting a mortgage because it is a variable that helps the lender determine the likelihood that the loan will...

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Jun 22, 20213 min read
Advice from a Mortgage Loan Officer – Buying a Home when Self-Employed
In this video snippet – Cathy Signorile, Branch Manager with Homestar Financial shares some insight on how being self-employed comes into...

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Jun 21, 20211 min read
Advice from a Mortgage Loan Officer – Buying a Home with Student Loans
In this video snippet – Cathy Signorile, Branch Manager with Homestar Financial shares some insight on how student loans come into play...

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Jun 21, 20211 min read


First Love, Second Wife or Third REALTOR
There is a story of a real estate agent’s prayer: “Dear Lord, if I can’t be someone’s first love, or second wife, at least, please let me...

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Jun 15, 20212 min read
New Construction in Bethlehem, GA – Berry Springs – Oakmont Floor Plan – Gwinnett
This video tour of the model home was originally recorded in October 2020. The price I mentioned in the video was the base price for this...

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Jun 14, 20211 min read


Simple Rates of Return
Looking for a simple way to determine if a rental property will give you the rate of return you want? This modified annual property...

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Jun 8, 20212 min read
Which Lender is Best for a Home Mortgage? Buying a Home & Choosing a Lender
What type of lender is the best for a home mortgage? I’ve been asked this many times over the years and my answer has remained pretty...

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Jun 7, 20211 min read


Is a Home Inventory Necessary?
Most homeowners have insurance on their home that additionally, gives them coverage on their personal property. That is the first level...

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Jun 1, 20212 min read
Buying New Construction – New Homeowner Orientation Builder Meeting Tips
🔵This is the day and the meeting that all buyers of new construction look forward to. I playfully refer to it as #bluetapeday but it’s...

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May 31, 20211 min read


Deciding on Whether to Move
Some homeowners feel like they may as well throw a dart against the wall to decide whether to move or not. Other people might invoke a...

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May 25, 20212 min read
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