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Buying a home has long been part of the American dream. But with the housing crisis and financial uncertainties of the recent past, people are now more hesitant to make such a big financial commitment. In the end though, buying a home is still one of the best investments anyone can make.  So when facedRead more

Getting a mortgage can be overwhelming, especially for first-time home buyers who have never been through the process. To make matters worse, there is a lot of misinformation surrounding mortgages that can scare home buyers into thinking they can’t buy a home.  David Stapp with Louisiana Mortgage Associates debunks five of the most common mortgageRead more

Real estate transactions are riddled with potential complications. One of the more impactful hurdles that may arise during due diligence before a sale is property liens. Since all property liens must be paid before a sale can go through, they can slow down or even put a halt to a transaction because they essentially “cloud”Read more

When it comes to home improvement, not all renovations are valued equally. Since improvements can get quite expensive, it’s helpful to know which will give you the most bang for your buck on resale since not all renovations will increase the home’s value enough to drive up the sale price to absorb the costs ofRead more

Planning to try to sell a house this summer? Enhance the Home’s Curb Appeal The first impression buyers have of a house is its exterior. Curb appeal is especially important in the summer as people tend to visualize themselves outside, so they will be paying close attention to the vibes the exterior of a homeRead more