For military service members and their families, the prospect of buying their first home near a military installation can be both exciting and daunting. The decision to become a homeowner is a significant one, and it’s crucial to weigh the pros and cons before taking the plunge. The following paragraphs explore the factors to consider […]
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Military families face unique challenges when navigating the real estate market. One crucial aspect that often requires attention is the potential legal pitfalls that can arise during residential real estate transactions. To help you make informed decisions, here are six common legal issues to be aware of and positive solutions to avoid or correct them.
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Understanding the Home Buying Process When PCSing For military service families, the prospect of a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) brings both excitement and challenges. Among these challenges is the need to navigate the home buying process efficiently. This guide walks you through the entire journey, from the moment you receive PCS orders to settling
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If you’re a military family stationed overseas and considering buying a home back in the United States, you’re not alone. Many service members choose to invest in U.S. real estate as a means of securing their financial future or ensuring a stable place to return to after OCONUS tours. While buying a home from overseas
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Military families face unique challenges when it comes to real estate. Frequent relocations, deployment uncertainties, and the need for stability can make buying and selling homes a daunting task. However, with the right strategies and mindset, military families can not only compete but thrive in the real estate market. Keep in mind these tips for
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These days, it can feel difficult to determine whether or not you are getting a good deal on your home purchase. Over the past two years, the United States has seen unprecedented trends within the housing market. From over asking price cash offers and homes selling merely hours after hitting the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)
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Over the years you’ve probably heard terms like McMansion and Tiny Home and in reality, you probably live in neither. According to a 2019 study, the United States’ average home size was roughly 2,300 square feet. This number is up significantly from the 1,100 footprint in 1940 and the 1,700 footprint in 1980. There’s no
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For the past year or more, those desiring to buy or build a new home have been met with many frustrating challenges. From the delay of goods due to supply chain issues to the cost and availability of building supplies, options for new construction homes have been riddled with complications and problems. However, as the
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Historical Context According to some historians, real estate open houses, or similar concepts date back as early as the 1910s. Then called an “open for inspection,” event, buyers would open their homes to the public so that interested parties could step inside and inspect the home’s features. Over the next 20-30 years, a variation of
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If you have spent any amount of time thumbing through decor magazines, creating aspirational home boards on Pinterest, or have ever saved images on Instagram into your home ideas folder, then the concept of creating or curating the perfect “Dream Home” might exist in your mind. For families like those in military service who have
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