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Saving up for a home is a major financial accomplishment. However, knowing exactly how much you need to save isn't always straightforward. There are many expenses associated with buying a home, and it can be difficult to keep them all straight. To further complicate matters, some costs are confusing or aren't always apparent to buyers. It's easy to feel overwhelmed when determining what you can afford, but that's why our real estate agents are here to help. We created this list of hidden home-buying costs to help our clients prepare.

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Selling fast and for top dollar are the main objectives for nearly all homeowners who put their homes on the market. However, with a cooler real estate market, bidding wars aren't as common these days, and sellers might have to put in a little bit of extra effort upfront to land their desired results. Our real estate agents are pros at helping sellers prepare their property for the market, so we pulled together a list of best practices to help you too.

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If you're still searching for that perfect gift for a friend or loved one, you might be surprised at what you can find at some of the independently owned small businesses around Cleveland. Shopping local is a great way to find unique, high-quality products and it can also have a tremendous benefit on our local economy. Our real estate agents pulled together a quick list of some of our favorite local shops to visit during the holiday season.

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A nice cup of coffee at a local cafe is one of our favorite ways to start the day, especially on a cool fall morning. Our real estate agents are big coffee drinkers, so we often set up camp at a local coffee shop to get work done. Cleveland has a great coffee scene. Whether you like a cup of gourmet coffee or a handcrafted espresso drink, you can find all of it and more at one of these awesome cafes.

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Closing on a home is a multi-party process that typically takes place over 4 to 6 weeks. During this time, you'll need to conduct inspections and secure a mortgage to finance your home purchase. In order to protect all parties involved, an earnest deposit and all paperwork will be placed in a third-party escrow account, which will prevent funds or documents from changing hands until the deal is complete. Escrow plays an important part in the closing process, and our real estate agents can help you understand why.

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