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February
14

Mansfield Ohio Outdoor Adventures
Enjoying time out in nature is a great way to relieve stress and feel better about life. All over the U.S., millions of people enjoy camping, fishing, hunting, and other activities. If you live in Mansfield, Ohio, you have plenty of options!

When you visit this city of about 47,000 people, there's one thing that's easy to notice right away: Beautiful green spaces that are well-tended and equipped for people to visit. You can camp overnight or for several days in a relaxing environment.

And, of course, you just can't forget the fishing!

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February
6

Mansfield Buyers FHA Loans
Becoming a first-time home buyer comes with many challenges. As questions arise, our REALTORS® at Haring Realty can answer many of them for you. 

One of the first things you should do when shopping for Mansfield homes for sale is to get pre-approved for a mortgage. One type of mortgage you've probably heard about is an FHA loan. FHA loans were designed to promote homeownership by removing common obstacles from purchasing a home. This makes them very appealing to younger, first-time, and low-to-moderate income home buyers. Here's some of what you'll need to know if you're considering an FHA loan.

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January
31

Belleville Ohio Wishmaker House
During your search for a home in Richland County, add Belleville homes to your shopping list.  Bellville is a wonderful place to call home. You'll adore the small town atmosphere, the friendly neighbors, the lovely homes, and the vintage bandstand at the heart of the village. For a uniquely Bellville Valentine's day experience, our REALTORS® recommend the Wishmaker House Bed & Breakfast.

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January
24

7 Ways to Sell Your Home for the Most Money

When you are ready to sell your home, it only makes sense that you want to get the most money you can. Your ability to buy your next home and your financial future depends on obtaining the maximum profit. Try this checklist of your "Rights" to help you get the right price for your Mansfield home.

  1. Get the Right Real Estate Agent
    First and foremost, partner with the right agent to get your home on the market and get the most money for it. The right REALTOR® can help your home stand out from all of the other Mansfield homes for sale. Attempting to get the right price by selling it yourself is penny-wise and dollar-foolish; the professional has a complete array of marketing tools, knowledge of the local community, and ways to attract plenty of potential buyers. 

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January
16

Home Buyers Closing Costs
Buying a house? Closing costs are among the most mysterious part of any home purchase.

Most buyers--especially first-time home buyers--don't know exactly what closing costs are for, how they are calculated, or how much to budget for them. It certainly doesn't help that these costs differ from each lender and each home.

One thing is for sure: There'll always be some closing costs when buying a house, and they're often the very last hurdle you'll have to clear. With that in mind, it's a good idea to prepare in advance and make them part of your strategy.

Let's look at some of the biggest questions around closing costs:

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