How to Buy a House in 2017
Buying a home isn’t like buying a new car or a tablet. It may seem like all the information you need is available online or through real estate apps. But there’s more…
Practical Advice For Homebuyers
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People Who Go to Open Houses — A Field Guide
In real estate showings, the Sunday open house is still the gold standard. But not everyone who goes is a potential buyer. Here are the five types of people who go to open…
14
Aug
2016
2016
Why You Should Live in a New Home Before Renovating
In competitive markets, savvy consumers gravitate toward fixer-upper homes. Why? They can customize the home to their requirements and at the same time, build some equity. But before you start knocking down walls,…
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Jul
2016
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How to Protect Your Escrow Deposit
After making an offer on a property that the seller accepts, it’s time to put money down to show you’re serious. The amount can be a few thousand dollars, up to 3…
13
Jul
2016
2016
A Guide to Closing Costs for Buyers and Sellers
Closing costs for buyers and sellers are often misunderstood, at least in the beginning of real estate transactions. Here's what you need to know. Buyers have more costs In a closing, both buyers…
07
Jul
2016
2016
Home Shopping Tips — Don’t Be Turned Off By These 3 Things
In 15 years of real estate, I’ve seen it all. Toilet seats up in listing photos, shag carpet covered with dog hair, bedrooms doubling as marijuana growing centers. Any of these things can…
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Jun
2016
2016
Real Estate Deal Breakers for Buyers
After an exhaustive search, you may have found a home you love. But there will be certain things about the home you can't change, or that would require a great deal of…
14
Jun
2016
2016
How NOT to Work With a Real Estate Agent
Your job as a home buyer or seller isn't to please your agent, of course. But on the other hand, driving agents nuts isn't going to help ensure a smooth, successful transition,…
02
Jun
2016
2016
How to Avoid Home Buyer’s Remorse
Home shopping can be an intense, emotional, long process. Here’s how to avoid catching a bad case of home buyer's remorse. Make sure you can answer the important questions To avoid buyer’s remorse,…
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May
2016
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Making the Most of the Home Buyer-Real Estate Agent Relationship
In some ways, the home buyer - real estate agent relationship has shifted over time. For example, today’s home buyers live online. They can click, text or email with agents and seriously engage…
