How to Make a Competitive Home Offer
Have you been making home offers for months without getting one accepted? Then you need a new strategy. Here's how to make a competitive home offer in today's hot real estate markets.…
Practical Advice For Homebuyers
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What You Need to Know About Real Estate Contingencies
Contingencies—provisions for unexpected events or circumstances related to the purchase of a home—are an important part of a real estate contract. Contingencies can help protect you, the buyer, if a problem arises after you've…
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How to Anticipate Home Maintenance Costs
Many home buyers focus much of their attention on a home's purchase price or the interest rate of the loan. In reality, saving $10,000 on the overall purchase price or getting a 1/8-point…
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Should You Disclose a Death in Your House for Sale?
Homebuyers today, with access to so much information online, want to know as much as they can about a home's history before signing a contract. It's typical to disclose leaks and other known issues.…
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What ‘Location Location Location’ Really Means
The old adage “location location location” has been around forever. But what does it really mean in practical terms for buyers and sellers? 1. You can save money, even in a great neighborhood. A…
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Tips for Buying a Home in 2015
Buying a home in 2015? Many people start thinking about getting into the real estate market after the New Year's celebrations are over. Here are tips to help you make your home-buying…
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Advice for Millennial Home Buyers
Millennials, Generations X and Y don’t necessarily want to be tied down by roots, as previous generations of homeowners did. They want the flexibility to travel or to take a new job,…
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Should You Write a Letter to a Home Seller?
Should you write a letter to a home seller to try and get a leg up on the competition? The answer is, “It depends.” Writing a letter to accompany a weak offer…
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Why Do Real Estate Deals Fall Apart?
Why do real estate deals fall apart? Often, it’s a result of appraisal issues, inspection problems, or a buyer’s last-minute remorse. Here’s what you need to know—and how you can avoid last-minute…
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First-Time Home Buyer Tips: How to Set Priorities
Home buyers never get everything on their ‘wish’ list. This can be especially true for first-time buyers because they haven’t been through the process before. Still, it’s important to establish criteria early…
