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Continue reading →: Discover Your Dream Home in Homer, AlaskaHomer, Alaska, is a dream destination for homebuyers seeking natural beauty, a welcoming community, and a lifestyle filled with outdoor adventures. If you’re searching for your perfect home in this stunning coastal town, here’s a look at the features and trends that are most appealing to today’s buyers. 1. Scenic…
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Continue reading →: Essential Winter Home Tips for Comfort and EfficiencyWinter brings a magical charm to our surroundings, but it also brings colder temperatures and unique home maintenance challenges. With a little preparation and some simple upgrades, you can transform your home into a cozy winter retreat while keeping it energy-efficient and safe. Here are some essential winter home tips…
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Continue reading →: Understanding Real Estate Contingencies: What They Are and How They WorkNavigating the real estate market can feel like maneuvering through a maze, but understanding the ins and outs of real estate contingencies can provide a clear path to a successful transaction. Contingencies are crucial components of real estate contracts that protect both buyers and sellers, ensuring that certain conditions are…
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Continue reading →: Closing Costs Explained: What Buyers and Sellers Need to KnowClosing costs are essential in real estate transactions, covering various fees like loan origination, appraisal, and title insurance. These costs can be 2-5% of the home’s purchase price. Typically, buyers pay loan-related fees, while sellers cover home-related costs. Understanding and saving for these expenses, and negotiating with the seller, are…
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Continue reading →: Unlocking the Mystery of Home Appraisals: What They Are and Why They MatterBuying a home is like embarking on an epic adventure! It’s one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make, so you want to make sure you’re getting your money’s worth. Enter: the home appraisal. Whether you’re a first time homebuyer or a real estate pro, getting the scoop on appraisals…
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Continue reading →: The Home Inspection: What to Expect and How to PrepareSo, your offer has been accepted—fantastic! Now, it’s time for one of the most crucial steps in the home-buying process: the home inspection. This stage can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, but with the right knowledge and preparation, you can navigate it smoothly. Let’s break down what to expect during…
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Continue reading →: Navigating the Home Buying Process: What Happens After Making an OfferNavigating the Exciting Journey: What to Expect After Writing an Offer on a Home So, you’ve found the perfect home and submitted an offer—woohoo! This is a thrilling step in your home-buying adventure, but it’s also where the real fun begins. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor,…
Marjorie's Real Estate Confessions… Spilling the (Real Estate) tea, one confession at a time!
Welcome to Marjorie’s Real Estate Confessions—where I spill the secrets, share the surprises, and break down the real (estate) talk you actually need to know!
As a REALTOR® and broker-owner of Go North Realty, I’ve seen it all—the dream homes, the deal-breakers, the negotiation wins, and the lessons learned along the way. This blog is your inside scoop on buying, selling, investing, and everything in between.
Here, you’ll find honest advice, expert tips, and behind-the-scenes stories that make real estate less intimidating and a whole lot more fun. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a seasoned investor, or just love a good real estate story, you’re in the right place.
So grab a cup of coffee (or maybe something stronger 😉), and let’s talk real estate—the good, the bad, and the SOLD!
Got a burning real estate question? Ask away! Your question just might end up in my next blog post.
Marjorie's Real Estate Confessions... Spilling the (Real Estate) tea, one confession at a time! 