Practical Advice For Homebuyers


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How to Buy a Home Below Current Real Estate Values

Want to increase your chances of buying a home below current real estate values? Just look for a seller who didn’t listen to his agent. The best real estate agents encourage their…

5 Home Buying Tips for Gen X & Gen Y Buyers

The real estate market during the past five years was certainly scary, especially for younger and less experienced home buyers. And so, a lot of people in the Gen X and Gen…
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Top 5 Homebuyer Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them

From the home search until closing, you’ve got lots to think about and do. It’s not unusual to make a mistake. But with the financial stakes so high, one false move can…

How to Win a Real Estate Bidding War

As the real estate market starts to pick up in many parts of the country, real estate agents from small towns to the big cities are blogging, tweeting, ranting and raving about multiple-offer…

How Does a Court-Confirmed Probate Sale Work in Real Estate?

If you’re an active real estate buyer, at some point you’ll likely come across a probate sale. Properties sold in probate court can be a good deal, as they’re often priced lower…

RELO 101 – What You Should Know About Relocation Packages

Companies often hire employees from out of the area or transfer existing employees to another office. When this happens, a relocation package — or RELO as it’s known in the real estate…

Brendon’s Eye on New York: Are Condos the New Co-Ops?

Unlike San Francisco and most U.S real estate markets, New York real estate is dominated by cooperative apartments, or Co-Ops.Whether you’re a regular Joe or a famous film star, to buy a…

Lenders Getting Tough Lending on Condo Associations Without Proper “Reserves”

Condo owners usually pay a monthly homeowner’s association (HOA) or maintenance dues. These assessments cover building upkeep, utilities, hazards insurance and fees for a property manager, doorman or managing agent.  Most HOAs…
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5 Things You Should Know About Real Estate Disclosures

It’s standard practice in real estate to give a home a fresh coat of paint before putting it on the market. Nine out of 10 times, the intention is to show the…

Three Reasons to Rent Before Buying in a New City

It’s a standard scenario. I’m at an open house, meeting potential buyers and homeowners. In walks a couple just off an airplane from across the country. They’ve taken a great new job…