Buying your first homeor second, third, or fourthcomes with its share of stressors.

Is the price right?

Does the property check all the boxes on your wish list?

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What if your offer falls through?

Luckily, theright real estate agentcan support you in your search.

And once you step inside your dream home, its all worth it.

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The payoff for their patience?

The Goldilocks of housesa 1970s rambler with ample square footage and a big, tree-filled backyard.

A dreamy duplex near the waterfront in Jacksonville, FL, offered the perfect escape.

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