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    Whose Mortgage Are You Paying?
    Mark Pattison
    • Feb 5, 2019
    • 1 min

    Whose Mortgage Are You Paying?

    Many people who haven't yet purchased a home express their fears about taking on the responsibilities of a mortgage. If you are living...
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    Is Student Loan Debt Keeping You From Homeownership?
    Mark Pattison
    • Jan 29, 2019
    • 2 min

    Is Student Loan Debt Keeping You From Homeownership?

    A shift has occurred over the last thirty years. College has been pushed as the key to endless opportunities and success that may not...
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    How Much Do You Know About a Shifting Real Estate Market?
    Mark Pattison
    • Jan 25, 2019
    • 1 min

    How Much Do You Know About a Shifting Real Estate Market?

    If you are looking to enter the housing market, selling or buying, real estate headlines can cause some confusion. What is going on with...
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    Want to Save Thousands of Dollars in Interest on Your Mortgage?
    Mark Pattison
    • Jan 24, 2019
    • 2 min

    Want to Save Thousands of Dollars in Interest on Your Mortgage?

    The most common loan to get when buying a home is a 30-year fixed rate mortgage. The thought of paying for your home for the next 30...
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    Buy Young to Build Wealth
    Mark Pattison
    • Jan 17, 2019
    • 1 min

    Buy Young to Build Wealth

    Homeowners who buy before they turn 35 are better prepared to retire by the age of 60. When looking at market trends, today's older...
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    Tips to Get The Most From The Sale of Your Home
    Mark Pattison
    • Jan 8, 2019
    • 1 min

    Tips to Get The Most From The Sale of Your Home

    Every homeowner strives to maximize financial rewards when selling their home. How do you guarantee the maximum value possible? Here are...
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    What's The Difference Between a House and a Home?
    Mark Pattison
    • Dec 28, 2018
    • 1 min

    What's The Difference Between a House and a Home?

    We often discuss why it makes sense financially to buy a home. There are also many emotional reasons why you should buy a home, some even...
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    Family Wealth: Here's How to Build It
    Mark Pattison
    • Dec 14, 2018
    • 1 min

    Family Wealth: Here's How to Build It

    Unless you are living with family or a friend rent-free, you are paying a mortgage. You are paying a mortgage whether you buy or rent,...
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    The Consequences of Waiting to Buy a Home
    Mark Pattison
    • Dec 12, 2018
    • 1 min

    The Consequences of Waiting to Buy a Home

    The national home prices have risen by 5.4% in the last year. While the home prices increased, the interest rates remained low. The low...
    6 views0 comments
    3 Ways to Find the Perfect Neighborhood
    Mark Pattison
    • Nov 30, 2018
    • 2 min

    3 Ways to Find the Perfect Neighborhood

    First, decide what you want. Next, find it. Many house hunters place the highest priority on the house. Buyers often prioritize the...
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    Let's Talk Closing Costs
    Mark Pattison
    • Nov 29, 2018
    • 1 min

    Let's Talk Closing Costs

    Homebuyers work hard to save up for a down payment on their dream home. Many homebuyers are unaware or uneducated about closing costs,...
    12 views0 comments
    The Reasons You Should Sell This Winter
    Mark Pattison
    • Nov 27, 2018
    • 1 min

    The Reasons You Should Sell This Winter

    Spring is widely believed to be the best time to list your home for sale. This belief stems from the traditional buyer demand increase...
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    To Renovate or To Sell?
    Mark Pattison
    • Nov 16, 2018
    • 2 min

    To Renovate or To Sell?

    Over the span of the past few years, two trends have become prominent in the housing market: Home renovations have become increasingly...
    3 views0 comments
    How Wage Increases are Making Homes More Affordable
    Mark Pattison
    • Nov 15, 2018
    • 1 min

    How Wage Increases are Making Homes More Affordable

    It is no secret that housing affordability has been impacted by increasing home prices and rising mortgage rates. Fortunately, there is...
    3 views0 comments
    Are These Myths Holding You Back?
    Mark Pattison
    • Nov 13, 2018
    • 1 min

    Are These Myths Holding You Back?

    Potential home buyers often believe they need to put more money down to purchase a new home than what is actually required. Many renters...
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    Looking to Buy a Newly Constructed Home? Consider These 5 Tips
    Mark Pattison
    • Nov 8, 2018
    • 2 min

    Looking to Buy a Newly Constructed Home? Consider These 5 Tips

    With a decrease in the existing inventory of homes for sale, many home buyers have started to consider new construction homes. When...
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    Planning on Selling Your Home? Here's Why You Need a Real Estate Professional
    Mark Pattison
    • Oct 30, 2018
    • 1 min

    Planning on Selling Your Home? Here's Why You Need a Real Estate Professional

    With rising home prices and a strong buyer demand, sellers are tempted to try to sell their homes without the help of a real estate...
    4 views0 comments
    The Counteroffer: How to Negotiate a Real Estate Deal
    Mark Pattison
    • Oct 26, 2018
    • 2 min

    The Counteroffer: How to Negotiate a Real Estate Deal

    There are many things that can happen between the initial offer and closing. Let's talk about the counteroffer. Buying a home is usually...
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    What Should We Expect From Mortgage Interest Rates in 2019?
    Mark Pattison
    • Oct 25, 2018
    • 1 min

    What Should We Expect From Mortgage Interest Rates in 2019?

    The interest rate you pay on your home mortgage directly affects your monthly payments. The higher the interest rate, the higher your...
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    Selling Your Home This Fall? Here is How to prepare!
    Mark Pattison
    • Oct 19, 2018
    • 2 min

    Selling Your Home This Fall? Here is How to prepare!

    When listing your home, your main goal is to sell for the best price possible. There are many small steps you can take to get the best...
    3 views0 comments

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