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What Are Closing Costs?

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Niki Maclay

Nobody is telling you what closing costs are, until now. Continue reading →

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How To Spot A Rental Ad Scam

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Niki Maclay

As housing inventory gets more scarce, scammers are taking advantage. Find out what you can do to keep your family, and your wallet, safe. Continue reading →

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What Is Dual Agency?

Posted on November 14, 2020 by Niki Maclay

Do you know who your real estate agent is working for? How and who you hire to represent you matters. Continue reading →

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Be Careful Where You Click While Shopping Real Estate

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Niki Maclay

Window shopping for homes online can be entertaining, but be careful where you click. Some of those ads are carefully crafted to hide the fact that they are ads. Continue reading →

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What Are All Of These Prepaid Costs On My Closing Disclosure?

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Niki Maclay

Were you surprised by prepaid expenses on your closing disclosure? Let’s talk about that. Continue reading →

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Ready, Willing, and Able – Why Your REALTOR insists on Preapproval

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Niki Maclay

They’re all asking to see a preapproval letter first, right? All the good ones do, and there’s a reason. Continue reading →

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7 No-Brainer Listing Tips That May Have Never Crossed Your Mind

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Niki Maclay

If you’re thinking of making a move, you’ve probably seen a lot of articles about what you should be doing to get your home ready for market. Here are 7 tips that you may have missed. Continue reading →

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Real Estate ProTip : Repair Before You List

Posted on November 29, 2016 by Niki Maclay

A property that needs small fixes looks ill maintained, and to a buyer, it may signal that there are bigger issues lurking, even when there aren’t. Continue reading →

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