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Am I (mentally and financially) ready to buy a home? (Infographic)

Follow @Hallmark Abstract Service ____________________________________________________________________________________ Whether you are a Realtor, a real estate attorney, a mortgage originator or the actual buyer in the home purchasing process, at some point the question may arise that asks ‘Are you actually ready to buy a home?’ This  is a question that will hopefully have been asked and answered […]

Seven reasons to own a home!

Follow @Hallmark Abstract Service Other than for purposes of shelter, why can it be a good idea to buy a home? In states like New York where taxes are high the lure of home ownership and mortgage debt deduction can be a strong one. But, while that will typically be the case, depending on where […]

Real Estate Terms 101!

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In New York City as well as in other major metropolitan areas around the country, many people will live in rental apartments until some type of life event causes them to think about buying a home instead! This can occur for many reasons such as starting a family, educational opportunities or perhaps a raise that […]