So, you can finally afford a mortgage payment and are ready to buy your first home, but the steps involved seem overwhelming. Before becoming a homeowner, you must decide which neighborhood is right for you, find a home that is in your budget and select a knowledgeable realtor that can navigate the daunting process from start to finish. But your very first step should be:
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Home staging is the act of preparing a residence for sale in the real estate marketplace. The goal of staging is to make a home appealing to the highest number of potential buyers, thereby selling a property more swiftly and for more money.
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Purchasing a home is one of the most exciting experiences in a person’s life. But making the transition to homeownership can also be stressful. While a home is a valuable and wise investment, the process of finding a home loan, saving for the purchasing costs, and home shopping can feel overwhelming — especially the saving part. But it doesn’t have to be.
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According to WalletHub, 38% of all U.S. single-family home purchases in 2017 were made by first-time home buyers. 38% may not sound like a large percent, but that amounts to 2,070,000 people! An exciting milestone, finding your perfect first home requires hours of research and miles of searching. One of the most important aspects is where your home is located. Narrow your search down to a location with a good reputation. One city to explore is Broken Arrow, due to its low crime rate, excellent schools, high-paying jobs and a wide variety of recreational and cultural amenities.
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Have you been considering breaking out of your old rut and kick-starting a new era in your life by moving into a new home? Are your closets bursting at the seams and your family needs more space? Or maybe, you’ve become empty-nesters and have been thinking about downsizing, but you don’t want to move into a retirement apartment just yet. Should you buy an existing home and begin remodeling? Should you find a lot, hire a contractor and build a house that fits your needs? Does considering your options boggle your mind and keep you where you are? Then maybe you should consider buying a newly-built home!
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Part of the home-selling process includes preparing it for potential buyers to tour. When your home is for sale, keep in mind that last-minute notices for home showings are always a possibility. How can homeowners prep in advance so they are ready if they are contacted by a REALTOR® for a last-minute home showing?
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McGraw REALTORS® proudly announces the appointment of Heidi Williams as the Office Manager of the Broken Arrow office. Heidi was chosen for this position due to the dedication and professionalism she displays in her business relationships as a McGraw agent.
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Home sellers who intentionally go the extra mile preparing for their home inspection prior to their home’s listing position themselves to sell their home as quickly as possible for the maximum amount possible. A pre-listing home inspection is a key ingredient to a timely and successful home sale. During an inspection, a professional inspector documents the detailed condition of a home and discloses any items that need to be repaired.
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Downtown Tulsa has had an illustrious and notorious past, second to none. Tulsa metamorphosed from a small frontier town to one of the first boomtowns created by the oil booms in 1901 and again in 1915.
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