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Who’s Involved in Buying a Home?

You’re about to buy your first house! Good for you. There’s nothing like a new place to call home. As a first-time homebuyer, you may not know all the people who are involved in the process, so we built this cheat sheet to help. Buyer Buyer’s agent Seller Listing...

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Homie vs. Traditional Agents

Here’s the first thing you should know: Homie is a full-service real estate brokerage. That means we have agents who help our customers buy or sell their homes. We offer everything you need to make your real estate transaction successful. You might be wondering,...

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How to Tour Homes to Buy in Winter

The hottest time to buy is the coldest time of year: December 26th. Buying a home on December 26th will save you, on average, $2,500 compared to any other any of the year. If you’ve tried to purchase a home only to find yourself caught up in the fray of a bidding...

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The Best Months to Plan a Move in Arizona

Arizona is a hot moving destination: The fifth most popular in the country. With the huge influx of people moving to the Grand Canyon State, it can be tempting to choose a moving date during a time when things start to slow down: the summer. Even though you may...

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What’s a Buyer’s Agent?

If you’re currently in or thinking about starting the home buying process, you’ve probably heard the term buyer’s agent thrown around. Buyer’s agents help you search for homes, they come with you to tour homes in person, and write and negotiate the best offers for...

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How to Avoid Making the Biggest Home Buying Mistake

You’ve probably heard that it’s free to hire a buyer’s agent when you’re looking for your next home. This outdated line of thinking probably came from the traditionally confusing process of calculating real estate commissions. However, it is NOT free to hire an...

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How to Win at Negotiations

Television does the art of negotiations a serious injustice. According to Hollywood, you’d better put on your ray bans and poker face. Otherwise, the seller will bully you into accepting an offer way outside your budget. Or one party will stealthily pass a sheet of...

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How to assess the value of high-quality, luxury homes

If you’re the kind of buyer who appreciates a six-burner Wolff stove and a custom-paneled Sub-Zero refrigerator, you’re looking for more than square footage. You’re looking for a home that really speaks to you, reflects your lifestyle, and rewards you with a rush...