Practical Advice For Homebuyers


4 Tips for Millennial and Gen X Home Buyers

Millennials and Generation X-ers 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, whether…
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How to Find a Real Estate Agent You’ll Love

As a buyer, the success of your relationship with your real estate agent depends on research, chemistry, communications, and patience, among other things. Here’s how to find a real estate agent you’ll…

Condos vs. Houses: 5 Things Millennials and Boomers Should Know

The condos vs. houses debate is often strongest among Millennials and Baby Boomers. For Millennials just starting out, saving up for a down payment and getting qualified for a loan can be…
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Buying a Flipped House: 3 Tips

A flipper, in real estate, is someone who buys a property, renovates it, then puts it right back on the market in hopes of making a profit. Some buyers assume that a…

How to Break Up With a Real Estate Agent

Whether you’re buying or selling a home, the relationship with your agent is often more complicated than most business relationships. And as with any relationship, sometimes it doesn’t work out as you’d…
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Dealing With an Unmotivated Home Seller

You’ve found your dream home, visited it a few times, and reviewed the reports and disclosures. You’ve made an offer—only to discover that the sellers aren’t willing to negotiate. They’re firm on…

Are Open Houses Still Necessary in Real Estate?

In this digital era, are open houses still necessary in real estate? Listing agents often argue that they've become a waste of time because most people who attend are just ‘looky-loos.’ The…
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Tips for Home Buyers and Sellers in Any Market

Are you being transferred for work or making a major move for personal reasons? If so, you may end up selling in one market and buying in another—a scenario that can be challenging…

Why Home Loan Pre-Approval is Important

If you’re buying a home today, you need to get approved prior to shopping and definitely before making an offer. Not being pre-approved today won’t get you past the front door. Here’s…
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Next Generation Real Estate: Five Things You Should Know

Times have changed dramatically since the 1980s real estate boom. In fact, some of the Reagan-era strategies for buying and selling, if implemented today, would cause financial harm or result in missed…