Do Green Homes Sell Faster?
Do green homes sell faster, with solar panels, Energy Star-rated appliances or even LEED certification? And will buyers pay extra for these features? It depends. Here's what you should know. If They…
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Apr
2016
2016
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Mar
2016
2016
How to Turn Off Potential Home Buyers
As more homes come on the market, you as a seller have more competition. At the same time, buyers often get their first impressions of a home online, and their expectations are…
01
Mar
2016
2016
How to Sell a Home With Renters In it
During the economic downturn, many people had to move for various reasons but couldn’t sell their homes. So they became “accidental landlords”—forced to rent out their homes. As home values increase, however, the…
16
Feb
2016
2016
How to Sell Your Home in the Spring
In real estate, as in life, you only get one chance to make a good first impression. Once your home’s listing goes live, the days on market start ticking. In the Internet age,…
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Apr
2015
2015
Distressed Real Estate for Sale: What You Need to Know
Even though the economy has improved, buyers are still likely to encounter foreclosures, short sales and Real Estate Owned sales (REOs) in the market. Here's what you need to know about distressed real estate…
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Jan
2015
2015
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…
02
Oct
2014
2014
Pricing, Marketing, and Buying Unusual Homes for Sale
Ever seen (or bought) a home that used to be a church? A castle? A fire station. Now and then, such properties come onto the market. But are they are a good…
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Sep
2014
2014
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…
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May
2014
2014
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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Jan
2014
2014
How to Buy Real Estate in 2014 (and Later)
Last year, you probably saw lots of up-and-down news reports and trend stories about the housing market. All this information can make it hard to know how to buy real estate, or…
