So you’ve decided to buy a home – and one you like is being sold by the owner. There are perks to buying a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) home, but there can also be pitfalls. Manage the risks by educating yourself and identifying the right professionals to get involved. AHRN.com is here to help […]
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Understand the Home Buying Language Dictionary
If you are preparing to buy home, you have already discovered that the real estate and mortgage industries pretty much have their own language! AHRN has outlined the terms you are likely to see in your experience. To help you begin the process of buying your home with confidence reference our Dictionary. A Acceptance: Agreeing […]
How to Hire the Best Real Estate Professional
Along with PCS season, summer is a vital time for those looking to buy or sell their home. Whether your family has outgrown your current home or you are looking to buy for the first time… OR you are selling as you move to a new duty station OR transition to civilian life… The important […]
The AHRN Military Home Buyer’s Guide
Buying your dream home should be a process filled with excitement and planning for the future. AHRN.com knows that you may need some help navigating and understanding the home buying experience! Click the image below to download your Military Homebuyer’s Guide today. You will be making decisions every step along the way in the process […]
A Non-Arm’s Length Real Estate Transaction is a VA Loan Non-Starter
We enjoy working with people we know – family, friends and professionals with whom we have an existing relationship. But when it comes to your VA Loan, buying a home from someone you know could impact your ability to utilize VA lenders! When something of value is given in order to receive something else in […]
How To Decide If You Should Rent Your Unsold Home
Whatever your original plan might have been, if your move date is quickly approaching, it might be time to reevaluate your options. You may not have planned to become a landlord, but is now the time? Should you sell? Rent? Let’s take a look at the options. Become a Landlord If you own your home, […]
Do You Need a Home Warranty?
You may have heard of home warranties, but what are they exactly, and are they a good fit for you? AHRN.com has done the research for you, laying out the basic pros and cons to help. A home warranty is a service contract between you, the homeowner, and a company that will arrange discounted repairs […]
How To Find The Right Real Estate Agent
Buying a home is such an important step. Among the many decisions you’ll make, choosing who you will work with during your search can not be underestimated! A realtor that understands your needs and the particular challenges of military life can be a powerful ally in creating a positive home-buying experience. With the frequent moves […]
Easy Ways To Boost Your Home’s Value
If selling your home is on the horizon, start making a list of the ways that you can raise your homes value now. From removing textured ceilings to landscaping the yard to refreshing the hardware on the cabinets, AHRN.com has gathered our favorite, simple tips for increasing your home’s value! Get Lit! Spending $100 to […]
A Quick Guide To The Home Buying Process
If purchasing a home is on the horizon, it’s time to start educating yourself about the road ahead. There are tools and resources in place to help service members and veterans through the home buying process, but knowing the steps will help to minimize the potential for issues along the way. While the path to […]