Top 7 New Home Construction Tips
Is buying a new-construction home right for you? Here are seven new home construction tips you should know. 1. New homes may not be in your local MLS. Unlike a regular seller…
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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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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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What is a Home Warranty?
For $300 to $500 a year, depending on where you live, a home warranty covers the costs of repairing or replacing most any malfunctioning system in your home. For example, let’s say…
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Homebuyer Tips — Top 5 Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
From the home search until closing, you’ve got lots to think about and do. It’s not unusual to make a mistake. But with the financial stakes so high, one false move can…
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How to Research a Neighborhood Before You Buy
Before you buy your next home, you should fully check out the neighborhood. Given the high stakes of homeownership, it pays to do your homework before making an offer. After all, this…
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Home Inspection Tips for Sellers
Ordinarily, a buyer pays to have a home formally inspected. But it is more common than ever that sellers have their homes inspected before they go on the market, and for good…
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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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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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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,…
