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  • Home Inspection vs. Appraisal: What’s the Difference?,Springfield Office

    Home Inspection vs. Appraisal: What’s the Difference?

    When you are buying a home, two terms tend to come up quickly after you go under contract: home inspection and home appraisal. They may sound similar because both involve someone evaluating the property, but they serve very different purposes. A home inspection focuses on the condition of the home.

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  • Why Getting Pre-Approved Matters Before You Tour Homes,Sturdy Real Estate Staff

    Why Getting Pre-Approved Matters Before You Tour Homes

    Starting the home search is exciting. You may already be scrolling listings, saving favorites, and picturing where the couch would go. Before you start seriously touring homes, though, there is one important step that can make the entire process smoother: talking with a lender and getting pre-approv

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  • Wood Flooring Trends That Stand the Test of Time,Sturdy Real Estate Staff

    Wood Flooring Trends That Stand the Test of Time

    Wood flooring has a way of making a home feel warm, grounded, and finished. Whether it is original hardwood in an older home or new engineered wood in a more modern space, wood floors continue to be one of those design choices that can feel both classic and current. That is part of what makes them s

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