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Blog Post 6 Tips Before Buying Your First Investment Property

6 Tips Before Buying Your First Investment Property

By First Capitol - Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Thinking about buying your first investment property but not quite sure where to start? Don't worry, you've come to the right place! Let's go through six helpful tips together to guide you, a beginner, in choosing the best investment property. Remember, this decision ...
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Blog Post 7 Reasons Why It's Absolutely Worth It to Hire a Home Inspector

7 Reasons Why It's Absolutely Worth It to Hire a Home Inspector

By First Capitol - Friday, April 19, 2024
Buying a house without an inspection can feel a bit like a leap of faith! From the outside, everything might look perfectly fine, but there might be some surprises waiting for you inside. Taking on the adventure of a home purchase without an inspection can open you up to potentia...
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Blog Post What Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Realtor

What Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Realtor

By First Capitol - Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Smart customers always take time to chat with potential real estate agents, rather than just hiring the first one they meet. It's important to share your goals and hopes with every Realtor® from the start. While you're asking the agent questions, they should feel free...
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Blog Post 4 Methods to Ignite a Bidding War for your House

4 Methods to Ignite a Bidding War for your House

By First Capitol - Friday, April 12, 2024
It's always a delightful experience for a home seller when they receive multiple offers, leading to a bidding war among buyers for their property. This situation presents many benefits, including the obvious one of potentially selling at a higher price. It also offers more fl...
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Blog Post Use these Easy Steps to Save Energy

Use these Easy Steps to Save Energy

By First Capitol - Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Working towards reducing air pollution and global warming is greatly shaped by actions at the federal and state levels, but did you know the small steps you take in your own home can also make a big difference? Simple daily habits, easy home improvements, and smart shopping tips ...
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Blog Post Some Mistakes to avoid as a Seller

Some Mistakes to avoid as a Seller

By First Capitol - Saturday, April 6, 2024
Selling your home doesn't have to be a daunting task. With a little insight and understanding, you can avoid common pitfalls and make the process much more manageable. Sometimes, factors like being new to selling, good-intentioned yet misguided advice, or letting emotions get...
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Blog Post 7 Tips to help you through your First-Time Home Buying Process

7 Tips to help you through your First-Time Home Buying Process

By First Capitol - Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Buying your first property is a huge milestone - it's also a pretty big adventure that can be a bit nerve-wracking. But hey, don't worry! Here are seven tips to help you navigate this exciting new journey. Let's start off with a simple one: plan early and start saving...
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Blog Post Staging Tips to Help Get The Best Price When Selling Your Home

Staging Tips to Help Get The Best Price When Selling Your Home

By First Capitol - Friday, March 29, 2024
Before showing your home to any potential buyer, it's really important to make sure the staging is perfect. Follow these basic tips, and your home will stand out from the crowd FOR THE INSIDE Let's add a little breathing space to your home by clearing out any items that a...
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Blog Post Understanding what a Homeowners Association (HOA) Is

Understanding what a Homeowners Association (HOA) Is

By First Capitol - Tuesday, March 26, 2024
If you're considering a new home in a planned community, you might be wondering, "What in the world is an HOA?" Well, an HOA, or homeowners association, is a friendly group that sets and maintains rules for the property and its occupants that it collectively owns. Y...
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Blog Post Use these Steps when thinking about Buying a Historic Home

Use these Steps when thinking about Buying a Historic Home

By First Capitol - Friday, March 22, 2024
The allure of character, charm, and craftsmanship often draws people towards buying a historic home. The recent real estate surge and a scarcity of new housing inventory has also made buyers reconsider historic homes. A house is typically considered for a "landmark" or ...
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