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buying your first home - what you should know

If you are considering buying your first home, there are a lot of things that you may have failed to consider. Having gone through the first time home buying process just a year ago, I have learned quite a bit about buying, maintaining and protecting my own home. On this blog, you will find tips for buying the home that you can afford, lists of things that you may not have accounted for in your budget and advice for protecting the big investment that you will spend the next several years paying for and living in. Hopefully what I have included will help you.

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How to Help an Aging Parent Solve Their Housing Problems from a Distance

Posted on November 10, 2016

Watching a parent decline and become unable to continue living in the family home alone due to age-related health issues is heartbreaking for any child, but when you are forced to watch this happen from a distance of hundreds or thousands of miles, it is even more troublesome. If you must live in another area, yet feel the need to assist your aging parent or parents with their housing situation, the following tips can help you find the best possible solution for all parties. [Read More]

Look Into These Travel-Related Issues Before You Buy a Home

Posted on November 9, 2016

When you have your focus narrowed to a home or other piece of real estate that you wish to buy, it's important to think beyond just that residence's amenities. You should also spend some time learning about travel-related issues in the area. This is especially important if you're moving to a new part of the city or a new city altogether and don't have a grasp on the local travel situation. [Read More]

2 Features To Look For That Can Save You Money In A New Home

Posted on November 9, 2016

One of the concerns that you should have when looking for a new home is what features to look for that can save you a bit of money, which only makes sense when you consider that you will probably be in your new home for years to come. Listed below are two features to look for in a new home that can save you money in the long run. Solar Panels [Read More]

Things To Know About Upgrading Your Home Lock To A Fingerprint Scanning Lock

Posted on November 9, 2016

Many people are interested in taking their home protection to the next level in this digital age and choosing to invest in locks that operate through fingerprint scanning. This allows you to get into your home without the need for keys, which will decrease the chances of someone being able to get into your home without your knowledge. It is important to make sure that you have the lock installed by a professional, though. [Read More]