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1 August 2024 | 7 replies
I'd recommend contacting at least 2-3 and setting up coffee/phone chats to see who you vibe with the most.
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31 July 2024 | 11 replies
.), so keep that in mind when shopping around.
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1 August 2024 | 19 replies
If something breaks and they're not shopping around for deals with contractors, is this the person you want to be working with?
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30 July 2024 | 8 replies
FHA Loans are going to be essentially the same regardless of who you go with so probably just makes sense to shop for a few and pick the lender you are most comfortable with
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27 July 2024 | 7 replies
We include smaller appliances like blenders, toasters, and definitely a coffee machine (we have Keurigs that brew single cups).
31 July 2024 | 20 replies
Work with someone that has access to Minoan or HostGPO, and shop at HomeGoods, Tj Maxx, HomeSense, and Ikea.
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29 July 2024 | 4 replies
Get to know them, buy them coffee and spend time with them.
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1 August 2024 | 42 replies
Find good land in a good location, and set up shop?
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29 July 2024 | 11 replies
Work with a broker that can shop the market for you and your particular situation(s).
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29 July 2024 | 5 replies
Also, if you shop around you can do better on some prices.