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Perfect Christmas Gifts for the New Homeowner
As you finalize your Christmas gift list, don't forget your new homeowner friends. If they're like many homebuyers, they've spent a lot of time and energy finding the perfect home among beautiful Brighton homes for sale.
As your friends prepare for their first Christmas in their new home, they deserve a nice gift to celebrate their success. Our REALTORS® did the research and compiled a list of great gift ideas for new homeowners. You can find them in your local stores or order them online to save time.
- Keyless door lock
When you give your friends a keyless door lock, they can install it themselves, save locksmith re-keying costs, and never have to worry about door keys again. You'll find an assortment of keyless locks at your local hardware store or visit GoKeyless for simple push-button keypad combination locks, digital keypad locks or connected smart locks.
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Buying a Home in Brighton: What is a Contingent Listing
Every now and then when you are searching for a home, you will see the term "contingent," which can be confusing for anyone new in the real estate industry. A contingency simply means that a certain condition needs to be met before a buyer can finalize the purchase of a home. If the contingency isn't met, the house will still be available for sale on the open market. Here are just a few of the most common contingencies and how our REALTORS® can help guide you throughout the entire home buying process.
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Buying a Home in a Seller's Market
If you've been searching for your dream home among Brighton homes for sale, you're probably tired of hearing about the seller's market. Unfortunately, you can't avoid the seller's market dynamic. Inventories are low. Home prices are high. To further complicate your quest, mortgage rates keep fluctuating.
Our REALTORS® understand your concerns about the current home buying climate. We've put our best advice into our quick-read guide: "How to Survive in a Seller's Market."
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Show Your Money Who's the Boss. Saving for a Down Payment
5 Ways to Save for a Down Payment
Saving for a down payment isn't an easy task. Many first-time home buyers feel overwhelmed paying such a large sum of money in addition to the various closing costs involved in buying a home. However, you can save enough money for a down payment by following these simple tips and taking advantage of special financing programs. Our REALTORS® have compiled this list of helpful hints so you can save your money for a down payment and purchase your dream home.
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5 Things That Can Jeopardize Closing on Your New Home
You've scoured the local real estate market searching for Brighton homes for sale and found the perfect home: The one that makes you excited to envision your future life. But wait! It's not quite over yet. You still have to close on your new home to make it official, and there are a few things that can jeopardize that event. Make sure to avoid these five things: