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Be a Smart Landlord

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on April 7, 2023 - 11:56am

What does it take to be a smart landlord and avoid financial and legal pitfalls?

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The Three Things That Can Cause The Most Damage In Your Home

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on April 7, 2023 - 11:53am

What are the 3 things that can potentially cause the most damage in your home?

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Advantages of Pre-Sale Inspections

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on October 13, 2022 - 11:43am

Home sellers are increasingly electing to have their homes inspected either prior to listing their home for sale, or prior to finding a buyer.

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Homeownership and Taxes: What you Can and Can't Deduct

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on September 9, 2022 - 4:07pm

Purchasing your first home is a really big step for many people. Whether a fixer-upper or your perfect dream home, homeownership is a milestone that can have a pretty steep learning curve.

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Keep Your Property Looking Its Best In Fall & Winter

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on August 29, 2022 - 1:13pm

We're now into the fall season and winter will soon be here. But now is not the time to neglect a home’s exterior, especially if it’s going to soon be listed for sale.

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What Is The Housing Affordability Index?

Submitted by Joseph Pettinella on August 8, 2022 - 4:11pm

The housing affordability index (HAI) basically measures whether a typical family can qualify for a mortgage loan on a typical home at the prevailing interest rate with a 20% down payment. 

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