Phil Aitken
Phil Aitken
Owner/Broker

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Hope for Big-City Investors

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You might be one of the thousands of investors living in a high-end real estate market witnessing the success of fellow investors all around you, but you are frustrated that the barrier to entry is preventing you from jumping on the investment bandwagon.  Investment opportunities are well beyond your financial means and you are growing […]

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6 Signs It’s Time to Sell

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With all of the unusual changes in the market over the past several years, you might be wondering how long you should stay in your home.  While homeowners choose to sell for a myriad of various reasons, the average length of stay in a given residence is ten years.  Perhaps you feel financially and emotionally […]

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New Construction: 10 Reasons to Work with a Realtor

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1.    Representation  The builder represents the builder, not you.  The builder’s contracts are filled with fine print, which could mean that you’ll be signing many of your rights away disguised as arbitration. Aitken Home Team realtors are licensed real estate agents and the builder’s representatives are usually not licensed agents. Builders know that nothing […]

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4 Struggles Driving Female Investors

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1. Women need more confidence. Women are quite knowledgeable and make for skilled investors, however tend to hang back due to the perception of fellow male investors.  In fact, moving forward without reassurances from male counterparts that the right decisions are being made can be daunting and create self-doubt among female investors.   2. Women don’t […]

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6 Tips On Capital Gains Tax When Selling a Home

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Learn What Factors Affect Capital Gains Tax When Selling a Home Did you make money off the sale of your home? If so, you might have to pay a capital gains tax depending on how much you profited. The exact amount you owe will depend on a variety of factors. In this post, The Aitken […]

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3 Advantages for Spring Sellers

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Spring is a great time of year to put your home on the market!  Warmer weather entices buyers out of winter hibernation in order to start the hunt for the perfect house.   The Aitken Home Team presents three things you will love about listing your home this spring: Demand It is not uncommon for home […]

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5 Signs You Might Be a Hoarder

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Hoarding is a serious problem.  It is a secretive lifestyle and often goes undetected until it becomes extreme.  Hoarding can hinder the expedient sale of a home as well as the sale price.   The Aitken Home Team presents five signs you might be a hoarder: Your home smells. You probably don’t even notice the musty […]

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2019 Decor Trends for Eager Sellers

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If you are about to put your home on the market, you might want to consult your experienced realtor about fashionable 2019 design trends versus less complimentary decor that could potentially hinder the sale of your home. Here’s the skinny: Keep it modern with a touch of warmth. It seems that many homes across the […]

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5 Tips For New Home Investors

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The first property purchase for new home investors is a huge milestone and can set the tone for future investment opportunities.  If you’re new to investing, you may not know how to find the perfect investment property or what to do after you buy it. In this post, The Aitken Home Team will discuss five […]

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Spring Mortgage Rates on the Rise

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Spring is in the air and the economy is rising to the occasion with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased by nearly 4.08%.  In fact, this particular mortgage has experienced gains two consecutive weeks in a row.  Meanwhile, the 15-year fixed-rate mortgage has also increased by four points and the 5-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage […]

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