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7 REAL ESTATE FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW Property taxes are ASSESSED every year – this means your taxes will probably go up after you purchase your home.HOA Dues DO…

Written by Jaime Barefoot & Shannon Wilson-Chandler

April 30, 2021

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Starter Home Tips

New homebuyers often tell their agents that they are looking for their “starter home.” Several factors go into this approach. These are typically younger buyers, often without children. They may…

Written by Jaime Barefoot & Shannon Wilson-Chandler

March 7, 2021

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Upgrade to a New Home

Buying a BRAND NEW home may seem daunting when you can get a resale for a couple of hundred dollars less a month, but buying a new home can actually…

Written by Jaime Barefoot & Shannon Wilson-Chandler

February 15, 2021

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How to Bring Restaurant Design to your Dining Room

Remember the feeling of walking into your favorite restaurant and looking forward to a nice meal in a great atmosphere? With the shutdown of indoor dining around the country, social…

Written by Jaime Barefoot & Shannon Wilson-Chandler

January 31, 2021

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Tips to Make Your Home both Beautiful and Kid-Friendly

Have you ever been to a home where it’s clear that the kids have taken over? The house has become more of a playground, filled with toys and bright-colored plastic…

Written by Jaime Barefoot & Shannon Wilson-Chandler

January 31, 2021

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Tips for the First-Time Home Seller

There is a lot of attention paid to first-time homebuyers. Most real estate agents and lenders have some guide to help first-time homebuyers navigate their first home purchase, but what…

Written by Jaime Barefoot & Shannon Wilson-Chandler

January 5, 2021

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10 Home Inspection Issues Red Flags

Most homebuyers realize that they can’t expect a perfect home inspection report when buying a resale home. Cosmetic flaws and minor repairs are easily managed and shouldn’t be dealbreakers. That…

Written by Jaime Barefoot & Shannon Wilson-Chandler

January 5, 2021

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New Construction: Is It Right for You?

New construction home developments have sprung up across the country. They show beautiful new designs in both living spaces and exterior details. It’s appealing to have the ability to choose…

Written by Jaime Barefoot & Shannon Wilson-Chandler

December 17, 2020

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Old Credit Issues? Ask Your Lender to Manually Underwrite Your Loan

Manual underwriting is how all loans were evaluated before computer algorithms took the human logic out of the process. Simply stated, a manually underwritten loan is one where a person…

Written by Jaime Barefoot & Shannon Wilson-Chandler

December 13, 2020

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Should You Accept the Previous Buyer’s Inspection Report?

Sometimes a home falls out of contract. Most buyers assume that it is related to a bad home inspection, but there are many reasons for a home to come back…

Written by Jaime Barefoot & Shannon Wilson-Chandler

November 29, 2020

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