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Baby Boomers: Know the Benefits to Downsizing

Posted by Edward Trawinski // February 1, 2016

Your children have moved out and started their own families and lives, and you’re starting to feel the beginnings of empty nest syndrome. Is it time for you to start looking for your next home? With more than 8,000 baby boomers a day turning 65 over the next 18 years, this means an entire generation […]


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Don’t Let Your Home Sale Fail

Posted by Edward Trawinski // January 18, 2016

It is important for buyers and sellers to be aware that the risk of a home sale falling through during the closing or escrow process is a reality for both parties. As a buyer, you should always know your back up plans when it comes to several possible worst case scenarios, including what to do […]


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Should You Build or Rehab?

Posted by Edward Trawinski // January 4, 2016

What is the best option for you and your property: to build a brand new home or rehab an existing home? Building on a vacant lot has its advantages but so can flipping a current home; and both have their downsides. Before you decide which is right for you, take the time to weigh your […]


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A Strategy for First-Time Homebuyers

Posted by Edward Trawinski // December 21, 2015

Putting an offer in on a home can be stressful, especially when it is your first time.  You most likely have been searching the internet and going to look at homes for a long time and now you are ready to put in that offer.  Before you do, review these first-time homebuyers steps so you […]


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Are Home Staging Mistakes Preventing Your Sale?

Posted by Edward Trawinski // December 7, 2015

When selling your home, you work to make sure you do everything you can to sell it as fast as possible. An important element in this process is in making sure you correctly stage your home.  If you are unable to make the investment to pay a professional to stage, make sure you avoid these […]


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Sellers: Make These Home Repairs Before Negotiating

Posted by Edward Trawinski // November 23, 2015

After the home inspection is complete, homebuyers may come back to the sellers asking for a few things to be fixed. Some of these home repairs are small while others can more involved. To avoid having to do some simple home repairs right before closing, make sure you take the time to go through your […]


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Tips for First-Time Home Sellers

Posted by Edward Trawinski // November 9, 2015

Selling your home can be very confusing, especially if it is your first time going through the home selling process. To help avoid confusion and making major mistakes, here are seven tips for first-time home sellers to help ensure your home selling experience goes right. Know Where you are Going Before listing your home make […]


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How to Handle the Stress of Moving with Kids

Posted by Edward Trawinski // October 26, 2015

Many couples report that they fight more during a move while couples with a family report that they fight one or two times a week during a move. This is all due to the stress that comes with the moving process and this stress can rub off on the kids, in turn making the move […]


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Steps to Avoid Being a Risky Borrower

Posted by Edward Trawinski // October 12, 2015

Being referred to as a risky borrower is not something any homebuyer wants to hear. Whether you have been turned down already or you are not quite sure if you should even bother applying, becoming familiar with factors that weigh heavily on these decisions will help you make necessary improvements that will help make your […]


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Rookie Real Estate Investors: Start Here

Posted by Edward Trawinski // September 28, 2015

Investing in general can be very confusing and overwhelming and, if not done right, costly.  Real estate investing is not any different. If you are just starting out, here are six things you must do as a rookie real estate investor. Understanding Your Market If you are looking at too large of a market to […]


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