New Home, Better Living
When you’re house hunting, focus on the things that will improve your quality of life.
There are so many factors that go into a home buying
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The Best Things About Home Ownership
If you own a home, there was certainly a lot that went into your decision to buy rather than continue to rent. Now you’re enjoying all the a
Which Down Payment Strategy is Right for You?
You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, as
New Buyers 101: Closing Costs
When purchasing a home, there are several fees you have to understand and factor in to your budget before you hit the closing table. Here’s
Save or Pay: Which Route Should You Choose?
The balancing act between paying more than the minimum payment to rid yourself of debts and building solid savings can be a difficult one fo
Looking for Affordable Interior Design Services? Head to the Internet.
The internet is forever evolving how we access goods and services, so why should home décor be any different? Homeowners have a plethora of
Is it Time to Up-Size Your Home?
Unfortunately, our homes don’t always grow with us. What may have initially worked fine for a single person, a young couple’s starter home,
Five Tips for a Better Closing Day
Buying a home can be a long process. The last thing you want after all your time spent searching for homes and getting the best mortgage rat
Don't Forget About Homeowner Tax Breaks
We're right in the middle of tax season and one of the many perks of homeownership is big tax breaks. Getting into a home now, can lead to b
New Home? Here's How to Save.
Here are a few things new homeowners can do to save on energy and maintenance.
When you’ve just purchased a new home, there’s a ton on your
5 Tips to Improving Your Credit Ahead of Your Home Search
Monitoring your credit report and credit rating is important, especially if you’re considering purchasing a home. Here are five tips for imp
5 Important Issues to Watch for During Home Inspection
Before finalizing your home purchase, one crucial step in the process is the home inspection, during which a licensed inspector looks at the
5 Negotiation Tactics That Kill a Home Sale
Negotiation is a subtle art in real estate, but skilled negotiators like the team of agents on the Scott Farnan Team at Berkshire Hathaway H
Is Downsizing Right for You?
Downsizing your home is not just for empty-nesters. There are numerous reasons and situations where this path could be the right one for you
Credit Scores & Buying a Home
Before you jump head first into searching for your dream home, you need to ensure your finances are in order. This includes reviewing and st
How Big of a Home Do You Really Need?
So how can you determine if your new home is too small, too big, or “just right?” Farnan Real Estate suggests that you consider these elemen
The Price is Right: What You Should Know About Pricing Your Home
One of the most daunting parts of selling your home is deciding what to price it at. You don’t want to price too high and get little to no t
Avoid These Two Big Mortgage Mistakes
Here at Farnan Real Estate we all know that searching for and viewing potential homes is the fun part of the home-buying process. The not-so
Take 5: Types of Mortgages You Need to Know About
Before you purchase a home, it’s important to educate yourself of the various types of mortgages you can get so you can make the right...
How Your Real Estate Agent Can Help Alleviate Your Stress Level
Purchasing a home can be a stressful experience, whether you’re a first-time buyer or you’ve been through the process before. But that’s one
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