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What’s the “Emotional” Return on Investment of a New Home?

Chances are, you’ve heard the expression, “Your home is your biggest investment.” For most homeowners, that’s true. So, when you’re shopping for a new home, it’s important to consider the financial opportunity of any purchase. Ideally, you want a home that is likely to increase in value over time. In other ...

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What to Know About Home Appraisals

Ready to put your home up for sale? An appraisal should be one of your first steps. An appraisal is a comprehensive assessment of your property to help determine its value. This will help you and your real estate agent set the right price and get the best return for ...

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Millage rate & other important tax terms to know

Millage rates are just one of the many specialized tax terms property owners are likely to encounter. While it's often used interchangeably to mean "tax rate," millage rates have some key differences. Here is a guide to understanding millage rates and a few other important pieces of property tax terminology: Millage ...

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Should You Worry about Competing Listings?

Imagine you’ve been waiting for the right moment to sell your home and you’re finally ready to list it. But, just as you’re about to put up the sign, you notice that a few other FOR SALE signs have unexpectedly popped up in the community. Oh no! Now there are competing ...

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