Home Buying

Hardwood flooring: Solid vs Engineered - What's the difference?

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By Debbie Gartner 2015-04-15 07:22
Solid vs engineered flooring

Many of my customers ask whether solid hardwood or engineered hardwood flooring is better, and which is less expensive. Of course the answer is "it depends." It depends on many factors including your subfloor, condition of your sub-floor and what factors are important to you (e.g. ability to sand and refinish, height of floor (relative to other surfaces and/or cabinets and doors), cost, type of wood. There is no "one size fits all" answer.

Home Buyers finding it hard to save for a Down Payment when Rent increases outpace Income Growth

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By Steve Khan 2015-04-14 14:01
Saving to buy a home

With the Spring home buying season here many families have been prepping their finances all winter with the hope of buying a home this spring. For many that dream will become a reality but for too many other families the goal of homeownership will continue to remain out of reach. One of the biggest problems that potential homebuyers have is coming up with the required home purchase down payment.

Why Agents Want to Work With Ready, Willing and Able Buyers

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By Debbie Reynolds 2015-04-07 00:45
Calling all ready willing and able Buyers

Most real estate agents are independent contractors and don't get paid unless they close on a sale or rent a property. Selling real estate can be a satisfying career with lots of rewards both financial and for personal achievement. If you work hard as an agent you will generally become successful, that is if you can work with ready, willing and able buyers and know when to table those that are not.

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