Debra Calnan
Debra Calnan, Lamacchia Realty, Inc.Phone: (508) 282-1458
Email: dcalnan@lamacchiarealty.com

Tag: Homebuyer

How to Make Home Buying Less Stressful
Posted on 03/31/2025
How to Make Home Buying Less Stressful
40% of all homebuyers report that buying a home is one of the most stressful events in their lives. There are many sources of stress, but the more prepared you are, the better you’ll be able to handle them. Here are some tips for handling the most common stresses of buying a home: Find the Right Real Estate...
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3 Ways Home Ownership Can Benefit You
Posted on 03/17/2025
3 Ways Home Ownership Can Benefit You
If you’re trying to determine whether it’s better to own or rent a home, there are many factors to consider. Both options have their merits and downsides. Owning a home might seem like the more overwhelming choice of the two, yet there are lots of reasons to consider it. Here are some of the major benefits to home...
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A basic guide to the new construction home-buying process
Posted on 10/21/2024
A basic guide to the new construction home-buying process
The new construction home-buying process differs from the...
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Posted on 11/13/2023
Home insurance inspections vs. standard home inspections: What's the difference?
What’s the difference between a home insurance inspection...
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Posted on 07/24/2023
Mortgage broker vs lender: Important differences
At first, it might seem tricky to differentiate a...
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Posted on 06/13/2022
3 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Agent to Find Your New Home
Should you hire a real estate agent to help you buy a home? While it might seem simpler and more affordable to do it alone, the home buying process can be made much easier and more rewarding by hiring a real estate agent. Here are some of the major benefits of hiring an agent to help you buy...
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Posted on 02/07/2022
Myths About Home Buying
Information and advice for first-time homebuyers is everywhere. Unfortunately, many of the most commonly accepted truths about buying a home are either outdated or false. Here are some of the biggest myths about home buying to help you understand the facts. Myth: You Can't Buy a Home With a Bad Credit Score It is possible to qualify for...
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Posted on 01/17/2022
Assuming a VA Loan: Benefits & Drawbacks to Consider
Assuming a loan allows you to take over the mortgage of another homeowner. Doing so allows you to skip the long, expensive process of applying for a brand new mortgage. While there's still paperwork involved, it can be a very convenient option. Assuming a VA loan has its own set of specific pros and cons for military buyers...
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Posted on 12/06/2021
Thinking of Buying a Home? Here Are 3 Benefits to Building Your Own
Photo by Ketut Subiyanto from Pexels When it comes to your new home, you have quite a few heavy options to consider. One such option for consideration is, "do you buy a pre-existing home or build your perfect house from scratch?" While finding your perfect pre-existing home is possible, building one from the ground up can offer certain...
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Posted on 05/31/2021
New Home: Ways to Make Your New Home Energy Efficient
Image by Ulrike Leone from Pixabay Building a new home allows you to incorporate the latest technological advancements into your home, and that includes the latest energy-related innovations. If you’re building a new home, consider these five ways to make a home more energy-efficient. Including one or several of them in your new home will be good for...
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Posted on 05/03/2021
The Pros and Cons of Buying a Starter Home
Photo by Scott Webb from Pexels Potential new homebuyers have the choice of buying a starter home or a forever home. The details mean something different to everybody, but a starter home is usually regarded as a short-term living situation if you can’t afford your dream home yet. Some choose to wait until they can afford their forever...
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