Category Archives: Home Buyers

How to Tackle Landscaping Projects Early to Set Your Home’s Atmosphere

A home with new landscaping near the entrance.

New homeowners are likely eager to make updates to create a more personalized space. Although there is plenty of time for changes, there are a few landscaping projects you will want to start immediately.

Here is why you should consider landscaping in the first year, how to set a budget, and what projects have the best returns on investment (ROI).

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Buy a Home with These Features to Avoid Renovations

A couple searching for a new home with minimal renovations required.

Gravitating toward move-in ready homes when house hunting has numerous merits. These properties are good to go — even though they may need some facelifts to look more presentable. More importantly, these residences are less likely to require costly renovations for a long time.

Moving into a house you do not need to renovate is underrated. Buying and relocating to your new home can be a significant expense — not to mention the time and energy required to close the deal and transfer your belongings to a different address.

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Navigating the Landscape of VA Construction Loans and VA Jumbo Loans

A military family pictured in front of their home.

For military service members and veterans, the dream of homeownership is a powerful aspiration, often accompanied by unique challenges and opportunities. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) plays a crucial role in making this dream a reality through its versatile loan programs. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of two specialized offerings: VA Construction Loans and VA Jumbo Loans. Understanding the nuances of these programs can empower veterans to build or purchase their dream homes with the support they deserve.

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How to Reduce Stress Before, During, and After Moving

A family sitting near unpacked boxes in their home.

Moving into a new house is exciting – and, like most major life events, incredibly stressful. You have to pack, clean, and hire movers, all on a timeline and budget.

According to a survey conducted by OnePoll, 64% of respondents consider their latest relocation one of the most challenging experiences they have ever had.

Moving comes with many different parts: planning, budgeting, and figuring out how to get your precious belongings into your new home. While procrastinating may be tempting, you can take a few simple steps to make your move less stressful.

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Downsizing and Investment Strategies for Retirement

By: Frances Black

Two retirees who are choosing to downsize in retirement.

Downsizing from your current home can make a lot of sense for retirees — or even older people still in the workforce. Most real estate accrues over the long run — the Great Recession notwithstanding. Provided you can find a reasonably priced replacement property and a good mortgage rate, residential sales can unlock capital that in later years can help fend off that most morbid of retirement bugaboos: longevity risk.

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Realty Executives Phoenix Partners with Bubble

Realty Executives Phoenix Streamlines Insurance Shopping & Purchase with Bubble’s Turnkey Data/AI-Guided Insurtech Platform

Realty Executives Phoenix is excited to collaborate with Bubble Insurance to simplify the process of securing the right-fit home, auto, and life insurance for its customers. Through Bubble’s advanced, AI-driven guidance systems, prospective homeowners can easily shop, customize, and purchase right-fit coverage in a seamless, data-driven process from top-rated insurance companies, all at the most competitive rates.

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Building Your Business Does Not Need to Be a Bore: Get Capital by Taking the Anti-Hero Approach to Investments (Without Going to Jail)

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If you’re ready to build up your property portfolio, fund renovations or improvements in your rentals, or get your real estate business off the ground, you need the capital to do so.

But what do you do if traditional lenders, loans, or mortgages are not for you? You adopt the anti-hero approach instead.

In this article, we are going to cover different ways you can build your business using capital you acquire in legal but less-than-traditional ways.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Investing in Real Estate

A man holding the city in his palm, symbolic of investing in real estate.

Investing in real estate has long been considered a profitable opportunity for individuals looking to diversify their investment portfolio and build long-term wealth.

While the world of real estate investing may seem complex and inaccessible to some, there are simple and practical ways for beginners to get started in this exciting market.

By understanding key strategies, doing thorough research, and leveraging available resources, you can embark on a journey to invest in real estate and unlock the potential for financial growth.

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Smart Homes and Flood Monitoring: Enhancing Safety and Real Estate Value

A couple reviewing the remote-control for their smart home technology.

As a current or future homeowner, protecting your property from potential flood threats is essential for your peace of mind and financial stability. Early detection and planning are the secrets to ensuring that your home is secure from water damage.

Flood monitoring plays a vital role in getting and acting on this initial warning and embracing smart technology for this endeavor can be a significant game-changer.

This article will explore the benefits of using advanced technology in flood monitoring. It will also provide ways how you can incorporate this innovation into your home to enhance safety and explain how the integration of a smart flood monitoring system can increase your property’s real estate value.

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Settle Into Your New, Post-Retirement Home with These Tips

A couple unpacking in their new, post-retirement home.

Moving into a new house can be exciting, but it can also be an intimidating adventure, especially for seniors who have just retired. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed by the idea of starting fresh, but don’t let that stop you from embracing this new change and making your new home feel like your own. In this article, Realty Executives shares some tips on how to quickly settle into a new house and make it feel like home after a post-retirement move.

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