Category: buying-a-house

5 Neighborhood Features to Look for When Buying a Home in Newark

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Once you’re interested in moving to a specific neighborhood, it’s a great idea to do everything you can to get to know the surroundings of your next potential home to avoid overcommitting early on. Do some research, take a walk through the area, and keep your eyes peeled for these 5 neighborhood features to look … Continued

Top 5 Deductions for New Homeowners in Newark

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For many people today, owning a home is still the American dream. But for a good portion of them, that dream remains just out of reach owing to the large down payment and the monthly mortgage payments. For a lot of these people, though, that dream actually is attainable. The significant tax breaks for homeowners, … Continued

6 Deal Breakers for Newark Homebuyers

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You’ve found the perfect home in a great neighborhood, and you’re ready to move on to closing. But then the inspection turns up several problems. That’s not necessarily anything to worry about, though – inspections always find issues with homes. What you do need to be concerned about are major issues or certain problems that … Continued

Why Owning a Home in Newark is Better Than Renting in 2021

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Renting certainly has its advantages. For one thing, you don’t have to worry about repairs and maintenance. But owning a home has even more benefits, especially now that mortgage rates are near all-time lows. As a homeowner, you have more stability, you get to call the shots, and there’s the pride of ownership. This year, … Continued

How To Create A Realistic Budget When Buying a New Home in Newark

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The standard advice for the financial end of buying a new home is usually not to buy more home than you can afford. But that’s pretty vague and general and not really much help for buyers who need to plan and budget. And mortgage pre-approval isn’t all that much help either because what you can borrow isn’t … Continued

Returns on Newark Real Estate – What You Can Expect

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Building a good investment portfolio requires diversity!  This is likely to be the first piece of advice anyone new to the market will hear. Diversify! While you can forge into the investment world on your own, it is wise to turn to the mentors in your life for input. You may instead wish to seek … Continued

Understanding A Title Company’s Role In Newark Real Estate

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Everyone knows that the title company will be involved in your real estate transaction, but do you know exactly what they do? Many people aren’t sure exactly what the title company does. In our latest post, we will help you with understanding a title company’s role in real estate transactions. When buying or selling your … Continued