FOR BUYERS: HOW MUCH WILL OWNING A HOME COST?

You may think that your biggest expenses are in the past after you’ve purchased your new home. However, there are monthly expenses that you need to consider. The average American can spend $1,126 a month on utilities and insurance. As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I can help you calculate those fees before you buy a home so that owning a home won’t break your budget. I look forward to working with you!

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FOR BUYERS: AVOID THE RED FLAGS WHEN SHOPPING FOR A HOME

Window shopping is usually associated with the shopper who habitually seeks out homes to buy, 

but doesn’t actually intend on making a purchase. This type of person might be waiting for the right time to buy,

 but that right time doesn’t really exist. Depending on the status of your finances, that time could be now. 

As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I can help you make the transition from window shopper to homeowner. I look forward to working with you!  

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FOR BUYERS: YOUR HOUSE, YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

It’s extremely important to understand the true cost of homeownership. This true cost could be financial, social, or personal. I found an article that encourages potential 

homebuyers to consider some important factors of homeownership. 

Take a look and let me know if you have additional questions. 

READ MORE .......Secrets Revealed for First Time Home Buyers 

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As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I will be with you every step of the way. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. 

I look forward to helping you become a homeowner!

Why Canada's Snowbirds are Under U.S. Scrutiny

by MSN Money

Canadians who normally head south of their border for warmer weather are keeping closer track of their time in the United States because if they stay too long, they could lose their Canadian health benefits and might owe U.S. income tax.

Just last year, the two countries implemented an agreement to scan passports and share the information, meaning that, unlike in past years, America's tax authorities now know exactly how long snowbirds are spending in warmer climes like Florida, California and Arizona.

And that has many worried Canadians monitoring their stay on American soil.

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FOR BUYERS: HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE HOME PURCHASE

Buying a home is a dream come true, so make sure you ask all the right questions to get exactly what you are looking for. I came across this article that highlights 5 important steps to making sure you become a happy homeowner. 

READ MORE...5 Tips for the First Time Homebuyer. 

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As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), my goal is to help you find and buy the home you’ve always wanted. Please let me know if you need any additional information on the home buying process. I look forward to working with you! 

FOR BUYERS: 5 TAX MISTAKES NEW HOMEOWNERS MAKE

You are now a happy homeowner! Now that you are a homeowner, there is some great tax information I wanted to share. As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®), I am your real estate resource and guide whenever you need it. 

Do not hesitate to contact me with any and all questions about being a homeowner!


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