General Real Estate Advice & Tips


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Buying a Historic Home

Older homes can offer character and charm that you just don't get with newer construction. But buying a historic home can be more expensive and restrictive than you realize. Here's what you should know.…
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How to Price Your Home

A good real estate agent won't tell you the exact amount you should ask for your home. Instead, he or she will give you a range. It's up to you to decide.…
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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.…
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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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Should You Rent or Sell Your House?

When it's time to move, should you rent or sell your house? Real estate is meant to be a long-term investment. Building equity and passive income are why so many people turn…

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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Selling a Home in Spring

Selling a home in spring, or any other season, requires prepping, planning, and time. If you intend to sell your home this spring, here are a few steps you should take now. Get an inspection You need to know about…
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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,…