When to Walk Away From a Home Purchase
You've found your dream home after going to countless open houses and making several offers on properties that fell through. You're finally ready to take the plunge. But be aware there are still…
Practical Advice For Homebuyers
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Should You Buy a Foreclosed Home?
Not long ago, you could spot a bank-foreclosed home a mile away. They were often abandoned, stripped of all appliances and fixtures, with neglected landscaping. Today, banks often renovate their Real Estate Owned (REO) properties before…
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How to Make an Offer on Your First Home
After months, maybe even years, of searching, you've found your dream home. But you've never bought property before, so it's a scary and exciting time. Here's how to make an offer on…
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How to Buy a Home You Can Afford
Buying a home takes a lot of time, not to mention money. Before diving in, you should fully understand the process. Here's how to buy a home you can afford in three basic steps.…
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Extreme Home Buying Strategies to Get the House You Love
In many real estate markets today, homes sell quickly, often with multiple offers. Some homes, called “pocket listings,” are sold before even hitting the market. It can be an all-out war for competitive buyers, and…
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Top 4 Home Inspection Tips
Many buyers assume a home inspection is their opportunity to find flaws that will give them leverage in negotiating down the price. While often resulting in a second round of negotiations, inspections are…
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How to avoid delays in a real estate transaction
Delays in a home closing can often involve a financial penalty or additional negotiations, causing tempers to flare. Here are four items that should go at the top of your home closing…
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Someone Wants to Buy Your Home (But it’s Not for Sale)
You go to your mailbox and find a handwritten envelope from someone you don't know. The envelope contains a letter offering to buy your home at a great price. But you haven't even thought about…
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What You Should Know About Real Estate Comps
Real estate comps is a term that refers to homes located in the same area and that are similar in size, condition and features as the home you're trying to buy or sell. Buyers look…
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5 Open House Tips for Buyers
Open houses have been around for decades and will be ingrained in the buying and selling of homes for years to come. But as a buyer, are you getting the most from your home tours? Here…
