Real Estate Tips & Advice


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Who Owns Air Rights Above Your House?

Usually, you only hear about “air rights” in New York and other big cities. Even if you live in a suburban neighborhood, though, you should have an understanding of air rights in…

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…

Top 10 Things That Turn Off Home Buyers

Today’s buyers are quick to make judgments about listings they see online, and they’re a lot more cautious. They want to be absolutely sure they’re getting the best house for the right…
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How Sellers Can Drive Real Estate Agents Crazy

The seller-agent relationship should remain strong and positive throughout the sales process. But just as agents can sometimes annoy their clients, sellers can sometimes get in the real estate agent’s way. And…

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…
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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…
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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…

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…

What to Do Before Closing on a House

You searched for homes over the course of months or even years. You endured a series of offers and counter offers, property disclosures, inspections and reports. Finally, after so much excitement, stress and anxiety, the…