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Looking Beyond the House when House-Hunting
The house hunting process becomes very time consuming if you're looking in a new neighborhood, city, suburb or state
Don't limit your time to just inspecting the home when you're looking in a new neighborhood. It's important to know your future neighborhood and feel comfortable with the shopping venues, community services, public transportation options, houses of worship, recreational activities, and other amenities.
Remember, no matter how much you love a house, if you don't love the neighborhood, you could become a prisoner of your castle rather than its king or queen.
Ilyce Glink is the bestselling author of 100 Questions Every First Time Home Buyer Should Ask, and is the Managing Editor of Right at Home Daily.
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Determining Future Costs: Maintenance and Upkeep
Even if you're handy or have a relative who is a contractor, house maintenance and upkeep can be costly. How costly depends on various factors. Barbara Buchholz explains how to determine these future costs.
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