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Phil Aitken
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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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5 Tips On How To Pick a Lender For a Mortgage

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Wondering how to pick a lender for a mortgage? Finding your dream home begins with finding the right financial institution to help you secure a mortgage. Factors such as interest rates, fees, and the length of time it takes to qualify for pre-approval all come into play when shopping for a mortgage. In this post, The […]

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Credit 101

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Many renters and prospective home buyers understand very little about credit.  Even fewer know how to build it nor do they understand the criteria for “good” credit and how credit is calculated. Credit is really a trust system that allows a consumer to obtain goods prior to making payment. It is a promise to pay… […]

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“House Hacking”: 5 Reasons it’s Tricky

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“House hacking” might be an unfamiliar phrase to those outside the world of real estate. For newbie investors and first-time homeowners, this prospect is becoming rather “trendy.” House hacking is the concept of purchasing a multifamily property such as a triplex, for example, and electing to live in a part of the property while renting […]

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No Deal is Better than a Bad Deal

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As a first-time homebuyer, it can be easy to “catch the bug”.  In other words, you may find difficulty securing the home you want.  You’ve made offers on several, however, you’ve been outbid on each one.  You are determined to secure your first residence and you are at a point where you are making ridiculous […]

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