Practical Advice For Homebuyers


6 Tips for Competing Against Cash Buyers in Real Estate

Cash buyers in real estate have a reputation for snatching up homes out from under credit buyers. But if you’ll be financing your home purchase mostly with credit, you aren’t necessarily out…

The Best Times to Buy or Sell a Home

A common question from a buyer or seller is: what are the best times to buy or sell a home? Here are some guidelines to consider. Spring and fall are better for…
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How to Be a Savvy Open House Visitor

Despite how much real estate information is available online, open houses have been will continue to be important. If you’re a buyer, here’s how to be a savvy open house visitor. 1.…
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Who Pays Closing Costs on a Home?

At the end of a real estate transaction, who pays closing costs on a home? Buyers? Sellers? Both? Here’s what you need to know. 1. Buyers have more items. In a closing,…
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How Buyers Drive Real Estate Agents Crazy

Buying a home can be long and challenging process. It can be stressful for both you, as the buyer, and for your real estate agent. On occasion, you might even make the…

3 Tips on How to Negotiate Repairs After a Home Inspection

When you sign a real estate contract, the counter offers have been made. So it’s easy to assume that the deal will go on auto-pilot until closing. But that's not the reality.…
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Ways For Making Creative Real Estate Offers

If competition is fierce in your market, or you just want to try and pay a little less than full price, think outside the box. Here are three ways you can make…

4 Things To Add To Your Final Walk-Through Checklist

Buyers are often so excited to close on a house that they rush the final walk-through without taking a close look. This can lead to problems down the road. Here are four…

5 Ways to Work Around the Housing Inventory Shortage

Buyers are back in the game again, after years of sitting on the sidelines. The problem is, they’re facing a huge housing inventory shortage in many markets. So they make three of…

Buying a Home in a Good School District — What You Need to Know

Even if you don't have or never plan to have school-age children, the quality of nearby schools can have an impact on how much you pay, and how much you sell a…