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In the past, it wasn’t uncommon for home buyers to buy a starter home and live in that home for five or more years before moving onto their dream home.

Times have changed and thanks to the conditions of this real estate market it’s not uncommon for many home buyers to skip buying a starter home and move onto buying their dream home.

If you’re debating buying a starter home vs. dream home, this article will provide you with some tips that will make this process easier for you.

Know why You’re Buying A Home

Before making the decision to buy a starter home or dream home it’s best to ask yourself why you’re buying a home.

Are you willing to go through the home buying process again in 5-10 years or do you want a long-term home where you can…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – If you have kids there’s no denying that they do play a major role in your life because you want the very best for them right?

The same can be said if you’re buying a home. Before making your home purchase you’re going to make sure that you’re buying a home in a great area with an awesome school district because you want to give your children every advantage that you can.

How Else Do Children Influence The Home Buying Process?

More than half of homeowners with a child under 18 said the opinion of their child was a factor in their home-buying decision. Overall, 55 percent of parents said that was the case. For millennial parents, who are between the ages of 18 and 36, the influence of children…

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By the Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. – How long does it take to buy a house? The answer to this question depends on a variety of factors including your location, interest rates, demand for homes, and of course your ability to get pre-approved for a mortgage loan.

Depending on these factors it could take anywhere from 14 to 60 days from contract to close, but it could also go a quickly as 45 days from contract to close depending on the criteria mentioned above.

In this article, we will provide you with several insights into the home buying process that will make it easier for you to purchase a home.

Getting pre-Approved for A Mortgage Loan

This step is essential during the home buying process because once you have been pre-approved you…

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