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14 Jun 19

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Four Things to Figure Out Before Buying Your First Property

Barring unexpected downturns in the market, housing and real estate is one of the most reliable and profitable investments you

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09 Jun 19

Amy Schmitt

Welcome to the Neighborhood: Five Great Gifts for Neighbors

Welcome to the Neighborhood: Five Great Gifts for Neighbors Moving to a new neighborhood is never easy. Why not show

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08 Jun 19

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Thank you for the nomination: Best of Stanwood & Camano Island

   

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01 Jun 19

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Step 4. Shopping for a Home

Looking at homes can be an exciting adventure. Once you decide you’re purchasing a home, window shopping becomes a more

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28 May 19

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Should I Fix or Sell? Seven Benefits of Selling a House As-Is

When you’ve decided to move on — whether you’re upsizing or downsizing, accepting a fantastic job offer in another city,

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25 May 19

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Giving—or Receiving—a Down Payment Gift? Here Are the Tax Consequences

Searching for homes and scrolling through listing photos is fun, but saving up for a down payment can be a

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21 May 19

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Typical Homeowner Added Nearly $10k in Equity Over Past Year

Homeowners continue to see home values increase, along with their equity. Metro home prices nationwide saw an increase of nearly

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16 May 19

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Top 5 days to sell your house will be coming up shortly

The spring homebuying season got off to a slow start this year, with sales down 4.9% in March from the

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01 May 19

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Step 3. Finding the Ideal Agent

During the home-buying process, you will collaborate with and speak with your real estate agent more than any other party.

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