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A man signing a home document with a broker, depicting a real estate transaction.

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Closing Costs in Activity Video

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Closing costs

One thing that catches a lot of first-time home buyers off guard? Closing costs. In this episode, we’re going to explain what closing costs are and what e...

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A woman real estate agent showing a house or apartment to a client.

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Real estate comps: What they are and how to find them in your area

Real estate comparables, or “comps,” are similar homes in the same neighborhood or somewhere nearby. Learn who uses real estate comps and how to ...

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Home Selling Process in Activity Video

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The Red Desk: Home selling process

Selling your home may seem like an incredibly daunting process, especially if your house is for sale by owner. Our host walks you through how to get your hom...

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How to Increase Your Home Value in Activity Video

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The red desk: How to increase your home value

Kitchen upgrades? New landscaping? Tear down some walls? Knowing what changes to make to increase your home value is complicated. The Red Desk’s step-by-s...

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Rows of houses along a suburban neighborhood street.

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120 home buying and mortgage facts for 2023

We have compiled a list of the top need-to-know mortgage facts and home buying statistics to give buyers a better understanding of the 2023 real estate market.

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First-Time Tips in Activity Video

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First-time home buying tips

Buying your first home should be exciting, not overwhelming. So we welcome you to The Red Desk, where we cover everything you need to know about homeownership. ...

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Costs of Buying a House in Activity Video

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Top 10 costs of buying a home

Escrow, closing costs, and more -- in this episode of The Red Desk, we’ll walk you through the Top 10 Costs associated with buying a home. Can you guess t...

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Property Taxes in Activity Video

7-minute read

Property taxes explained

Taxes are just one of life’s little certainties — but is there any way to lower them? Learn everything you need to know about property taxes in this...

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Steps to Make an Offer in Activity Video

7-minute read

Five steps to make an offer on a house

Making an offer on a house should be exciting, not nerve-wracking. In this episode, we’re going to walk through the five most essential steps to make an o...

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Wooden fence marking a property line with a lush green lawn and trees.

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How close to your property line can you build a house, shed or fence?

Want to build a fence? Or, maybe you're worried about how close your neighbor's new shed is. Here's what you need to know about building near property lines....

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