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Children’s Book Illustrates Women Can Also Build Houses

A new children's book, "The House That She Built," was inspired by a real building project in Utah constructed by a team of women. The story for young readers introduces all the jobs involved in building a home, from design to excavating the foundation, framing and...

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Is The Housing Market Getting Back to Normal?

What is normal? Maybe that is not how we would describe the housing market today; however, we see some normalcy. It is typical for the housing market to slow down during this season, which is happening across the country. For a closer look, check out this article: The...

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Ways That Homebuyers Can Mess Up Getting a Mortgage

There are six things to be aware of before messing up your mortgage. Even though a 20% down payment is ideal, waiting for that magic number could be a huge mistake! Meeting with only one mortgage lender, and getting pre-qualified rather than pre-approved, are two more...

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First Time Homebuyer Tips

Things I Wish I Had Known Before Purchasing My First Home Like so many other milestones in life, you won’t fully understand it until you purchase a home yourself. Even if a home looks perfect, it can have problems. Always get a home inspection. Get this great advice...

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Price Reductions Do Not Equal Housing Market Crash

Price Reductions Don't Necessarily Mean That the Housing Market is Crashing Do you see more price reductions lately? Is the housing market crashing again? No, it is customary to see more price reductions during this time of year. Things seem to slow down during the...

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Tips for Selling Your Home During this Crazy Market

Here are some great tips to keep in mind about today's market: Set your price for the market that exists, don't wait for that unicorn buyer. Be realistic about planning on timelines. Don't be greedy - both buyers and sellers want to be happy with the transaction. Talk...

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Multigenerational Homes

Multiple Generations of Families Living Together — Not a Bad Idea Moved back home with your parents or maybe your parents moved in with you and your family? Attitudes are shifting these days and this trend continues to grow. It's not always easy for different eras to...

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5 Realities of Renovating Your Home This Summer

One of the tangible side effects of the pandemic is that many of us are itching to renovate our homes—whether that’s with a kitchen remodel, new home office, half-bath, or a more ambitious project. However, there are a few things to take into consideration. While a...

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Is Buying A Home Still Affordable?

Buying a Home IS still affordable! It’s important to understand how much affordability plays a role into the overall cost of your home, so keep that in mind. Buying your home now, while mortgage rates are as low as they are, may save you quite a bit of money over the...

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Are You Motivated To Move Right Now?

Motivated to Move Right Now? You Are Not Alone! Since last year's health crisis, a multitude of challenges reshaped our lives and influenced many home owners to reconsider what they value most in their living spaces. For example, creating an office area to work from...

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