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6 Exciting Things About Buying Your First Home
Investing, as a general rule, can be scary- but there are few investments that hold as much importance as buying your first home. This is probably going to be the biggest purchase you’ve ever made- so you want to make the right one. After all, this is where you’ll end...
How to Buy a House in Your 20s
You may feel like buying your own home is out of reach. After all, you’re just graduating from college with an entry-level salary trying to manage student loan debt along with other bills. Is it even possible to buy a house in this stage of life? The good news is,...
Top 10 Reasons to Buy a House Instead of Rent
The decision to buy a house is a significant milestone in life. There are lots of reasons why buying is better than renting, including: Tax advantages Ability to grow equity A place to call yours A sense of pride/accomplishment Buying and selling a house is a big...
4 Tips for Affording Your First Home
Your home is one of the biggest purchases you will ever make and, as a first-time homebuyer, you will get a lot of advice. Many people will tell you the same thing: “Don’t buy more house than you can afford”. Budgeting for a home can be a challenge but it is possible....
What to Know about Credit Scores and Home Buying
According to experts, if you plan to purchase a new home any time soon, there are some new rules in place that may affect how much you pay for your mortgage. Learn about the changes concerning credit scores and home buying. Let the Lafayette Team with EXP Realty help...
3 Trends for First-Time Homebuyers
There are many current trends for first-time homebuyers. According to the National Association of Realtors, millennials are no longer the largest population of first-time homebuyers. Instead, it is 55- to 74-year-olds who make up approximately 44% of home purchases in...
New Real Estate Trends to Watch in 2023
Many economic changes in the US are impacting real estate. But what are the top trends to be mindful of? Learn about a few new real estate trends to watch for throughout this year. If you are interested in buying or selling in or near Lexington, South Carolina, work...
Should You Invest in Home Staging?
If you’ve been thinking about putting your home on the market, you might want to consider investing in home staging. If you don’t know what home staging is, it is the process of decorating a home so that it sells quickly and/or makes more money. On the other hand,...
8 Home Loan Tips for Young Families
Purchasing a home is a process, no matter what stage you are at in life. After all, there are so many factors to consider, including knowing what you’re looking for, how much you can spend, how much can be set aside for improvements, and more. This process is much...
What to Expect When Moving into an HOA Community
If you’ve been considering a move and believe that an HOA community is a good option, you’re not alone. In fact, at this time, there are more than 358,000 homeowners living in an HOA and most homebuyers are considering this option. If you’re considering moving into an...