Who Owns the Land Beneath Your House?
Recently, in Tampa Bay, a family buying a home discovered at closing that the home builder had signed away the rights to the land underneath their home. The builder’s holding company, an…
General Real Estate Advice & Tips
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Homeownership…..The American Dream?
Is Homeownership the key to happiness in 2013? Home prices are up. But homeownership has fallen to its lowest level since 1995. What gives? If the real estate market is so strong,…
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How to Get Lucky In Real Estate
A lot of buyers and sellers wonder how to get lucky in real estate. Sometimes, they turn to superstitions passed down through generations. The thinking goes that if you follow these superstitions, you’ll…
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How to Lower Your HOA Dues
You've probably accepted your monthly homeowners association (HOA) dues at face value. But like any budget, you may be able to reduce that monthly expense. Here’s how to lower your HOA dues.…
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Why School Districts Matter When Buying a Home
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…
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Why Does Location Matter in Real Estate?
Ask just about any real estate agent what the three most important things a property should have, and they’ll likely say: "location location location.” But why does location matter in real estate? For…
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3 Things You Should Know About Today’s Home Sellers
With all signs tilting towards a sellers’ market for the first time in years, it’s helpful for buyers to understand today’s home sellers. Here are three things you should know about today's sellers.…
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Why Real Estate Listing Photos Matter
Do real estate listing photos matter? Absolutely. Today, buyers are busier than ever and may not have the opportunity to do a drive by (unless they’re seriously interested). Instead, the first impression…
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Buying a New Home Like Buying a New Car?
Is buying a new home like buying a new car--in that, both immediately loses some of their value? Buyers in any market are faced with the decision to buy a “used” home vs.…
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Positive News for Real Estate in 2013
Here is some positive news for real estate in 2013: According to news out today by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing home sales (number of transaction) slipped 1% from November…
