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Jayme Downey's Blog Posts

How Much Does It Really Cost to Sell a House?

"So what's this actually going to cost me?" It's one of the first questions every seller asks — and one a lot of people are afraid to ask out loud. Good. Let's put real numbers to it, because

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What Credit Score Do You Actually Need to Buy a House?

If we had a dollar for every time someone told us "I'd love to buy, but my credit isn't good enough," we could probably buy a house with it. Here's the thing: most of the people who say that have

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2 Days to Go: Meet Us at the Matthews Alive Parade

Two days. That's it.Saturday morning we'll be lining up on Main Street with the rest of Matthews for the Matthews Alive Parade — and if you've been following along, you already know we've got

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We're Marching in Matthews Alive — And Bringing the Best of Our Town With Us

This Saturday, September 5th, you'll find the NextHome Paramount team walking in the Matthews Alive Parade — and honestly, it might be my favorite thing we do all year.Not because it sells

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Should You Sell Before You Buy? Here's How to Decide

There's no universal right answer to "should I sell my current home before buying the next one" — it depends on your finances, how competitive your local market is, and how much uncertainty

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Moving to Matthews, NC: What to Know Before You Relocate

If you're relocating to the Charlotte area and considering Matthews, NC, here's the short version: it's a walkable, historic small town with its own downtown, generally lower housing costs than

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How Much Down Payment Do You Actually Need to Buy a Home in Charlotte or Matthews, NC?

If you're wondering how much you need for a down payment on a house in the Charlotte or Matthews, NC area, the honest answer is: probably a lot less than you think. Most first-time buyers today put

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Moving to North Myrtle Beach, SC: What to Know Before You Relocate

Thinking about moving to North Myrtle Beach, SC? Here's the short version: you'll generally find a lower cost of living than many other coastal markets, no state tax on Social Security income, and a

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5 Questions We Hear Most From Buyers and Sellers in the Carolinas

Whether you're buying your first home, selling a longtime family property, or just curious about the market, the team at NextHome Paramount fields the same handful of questions week after week from

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