HomeLight

MARCH 28, 2022

After enlisting in the military, you might hear some mixed messages about buying a house in the military and how to go about it. Service-members have different factors to consider than homebuyers who aren’t in the military — from affordability with a housing allowance to what would happen if their orders change.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Let’s be honest: 2020 (and the bulk of 2021) have been pretty intense for all of us, and in many regions, the real estate market seems to reflect that stress. All of these factors have made buying a home in 2021 very competitive, and if you’re a first-time buyer , it can seem downright daunting! Save, then save some more.

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Toronto Realty Blog

AUGUST 6, 2020

The Friday Rant: When Will People Say “Enough?” Yep, you guessed it: the capital gains tax on a primary residence. 10% tax on any profits after four years. 10% tax on any profits after four years. This story was somewhat quiet for the remainder of 2019 and into 2020.

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Toronto Realty Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

Perhaps a better question: what did you get for Christmas? My mom was into recycling before recycling was a thing, so we’d have the luxury of choosing from various scraps of wrapping paper, ribbons, and random arts-and-crafts supplies to affix to our box, and then go to town on it with a variety of magic markers. I got nothing.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

When you think of Florida, the first thing that comes to mind might be Disneyworld®, Miami, and of course those endless miles of white sandy shoreline. Living here means having options between larger, more urban cities, smaller communities with that hometown feel, or coastal towns with the beach at your front door.

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Notorious ROB

JUNE 12, 2022

In part 2 , we covered the insane money printing that has devalued the dollar, and stuck the Fed into a corner with no options. And I heard something like a voice in the center of the four living creatures saying, “A quart of wheat for a denarius, and three quarts of barley for a denarius; but do not damage the oil and the wine.”

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HomeLight

MAY 23, 2022

Skip repairs and close in as few as 10 days. However, selling a house “as is” usually means accepting a lower offer and it doesn’t always prevent buyers from trying to negotiate savings. Looking to sell a house “as is” in Massachusetts? This includes houses that may require a bit of TLC. “If Sell 'As Is' With a Cash Offer. Disclosures.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Having all-cash on hand can give homebuyers serious advantages. Cash offers are 97% more likely to be successful , not to mention the potential savings you can capture, either by making a lower offer or by skipping the lender fees. In fact, there are a few reasons you might not want to pay cash for a home.

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Toronto Realty Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Looking back at my year-end posts from 2020, 2019, 2018, and so on, I swear I don’t think I’ve ever felt older. Somebody told me once that when you have children, the years go faster because you start to view your life in terms of your children’s milestones. Intimately. ” 2019: Help.

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Marco Santarelli

AUGUST 17, 2020

We’re not going to tell you where to go to find a real estate investment loan or good building contractor; you can find recommendations in those areas almost anywhere. Some of these sites can help real estate investors as well who don't have much margin for error when their mistakes have multiple zeroes on the end.

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Marco Santarelli

JULY 11, 2022

Home prices have been increasing in the mid-single digits for many years. Prices are increasing as a result of enough money on the sidelines and very low mortgage rates. In May 2022, 25 percent of total sales were made in cash, down from 26% in April and up from the 23% recorded in May 2021. New home sales rebound 10.7%

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