Home Buying - Jessica Parnell

Aug 8 2022

What You Need to Know About Rural Housing Programs

Home Buying / August 8, 2022 / 3 minutes of reading

Rural Housing Programs Defined According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development’s purpose is to provide, “Well built, affordable housing [that] is essential to the vitality of communities in rural America. Rural Development’s Single Family Housing Programs give families and individuals the opportunity to buy, build, or repair affordable homes located in […]

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Aug 1 2022

Top Tools to Assess School Performance

Home Buying, Resources / August 1, 2022 / 4 minutes of reading

For many military families with children, one of the greatest decision points when buying a home at a new duty assignment comes down to the quality and reputation of schools. However, when you are a newcomer, it may be difficult to get a pulse on what a particular school is like. Before you do any

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Jul 24 2022

Commuting and the Home Buying Decision

Home Buying / July 24, 2022 / 3 minutes of reading

There are a variety of considerations when purchasing a home and one that is becoming increasingly important is the commute time and distance to and from work. Whether you are taking your personal vehicle, riding public transit, or carpooling with neighbors, a commute can have a significant impact on your quality of life. The past

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Jul 18 2022

The Small House Movement: Is Less Really More?

Home Buying / July 18, 2022 / 3 minutes of reading

According to PropertyShark, over the past 100 years, homes in the United States are now 74% larger and personal living space went up 211%. On average, today, the typical U.S. home boasts around 2,430 square feet as opposed to that of our grandparents’ generation at around 957 square feet. Whether your current home falls above

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Jul 11 2022

Five Things Homeowners Should Know

Home Buying, Homeowner / July 11, 2022 / 3 minutes of reading

1. Expect an adjustment to the costs of home ownership. For many first-time homeowners, the adjustment to the costs of owning a home can feel unexpected and expensive. Going from renting where most maintenance and upkeep costs are covered by a landlord to footing the bill yourself can come as a surprise. In addition to

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Jun 13 2022

What is Earnest Money?

Education, Home Buying, Home Selling / June 13, 2022 / 3 minutes of reading

Earnest Money Defined If the word “earnest” is defined as showing sincere and intense conviction, then “earnest money” can be considered the good faith deposit in a real estate transaction that shows a buyer’s sincere and intense conviction (interest) to purchase the home upon agreement of a signed contract. Essentially, earnest money is a deposit

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Jun 6 2022

What You Need to Know About Homeowners Associations

Home Buying, Homeowner / June 6, 2022 / 3 minutes of reading

Just hearing the name, Homeowners Association (HOA) may conjure images of grown adults huddled together in folding chairs in the pool house, arguments ensuing, and that one neighbor on the board who has let a little too much power go to his head, rapping the wooden gavel trying to maintain order in the ranks over

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May 23 2022

5 Tricks for Getting Your Offer Accepted in a Competitive Market

Home Buying / May 23, 2022 / 4 minutes of reading

The housing market has gone through many changes as a result of the pandemic and its economic consequences. Seemingly gone are the days when home prices were reasonable and buyers had the luxury of taking their time to really weigh the pros and cons of a property and linger with their offer-making efforts. These days

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May 2 2022

Newlyweds: A Checklist for Buying Your First Home

Education, Home Buying / May 2, 2022 / 3 minutes of reading

Whether you are planning an upcoming wedding or have recently tied the knot, these are exciting times all around. Everything feels new from name changes and establishing new rhythms as a married couple, to learning the art of compromise and teamwork in most decision making. One such area that will require the ultimate exhibition of

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Apr 18 2022

What is Escrow?

Home Buying, Home Selling / April 18, 2022 / 3 minutes of reading

Escrow Defined Escrow is a legal arrangement in which a third party temporarily holds money or property until a particular condition has been met (such as the fulfillment of a purchase agreement). Who Is Involved with Escrow? There is a litany of people who are involved when it comes to escrow. First, there is the

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