Home Damaged During Escrow? Here’s What to Do
Home damaged during escrow due to fire, flood or other event? Here's what you need to do. 1. Review the contract Most contracts include a process for dealing with damage if it happens. Typically,…
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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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How to Write a Real Estate Listing With Impact
Your home's online listing copy, along with photos, will form the buyer’s first impression. When writing the listing, try to imagine yourself in their shoes. Here's how to write a real estate listing that will…
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Homeownership Tax Benefits
Owning a home has many advantages—especially at tax time. Here's a quick guide to homeownership tax benefits. Mortgage interest is deductible Unless you pay cash for your home, you'll need a mortgage. Your monthly mortgage…
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What to Ask a Real Estate Agent When Selling
As you get closer to listing your home, you'll likely have a lot of questions. Here's what to ask a real estate agent when selling your home. What’s the best price my home…
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How to Anticipate Home Maintenance Costs
Many home buyers focus much of their attention on a home's purchase price or the interest rate of the loan. In reality, saving $10,000 on the overall purchase price or getting a 1/8-point…
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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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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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Is For Sale by Owner Worth It?
Going the 'for sale by owner' route can be tempting. It can save you a lot of money, since the real estate commission is the largest expense involved in a home sale.…
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How to Sell Your Home Fast
Most sellers want two things: a quick sale and top dollar. But sometimes, a quick sale doesn't equate to getting the highest price. Here are tips on how to sell your home fast—and…
