2018

  • Things To Look Into When You're Thinking Of Buying A New Home

    When you buy a property, there are several things you take into consideration. You want a house you love and land that's easy to maintain, but there are some other important factors to think about. Here's a look at some things to know about a piece of property before you buy it. The State Of The Neighborhood If you're buying a house to live in for the long term, then you want to buy into a stable neighborhood.
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  • Why You Shouldn't Pass On A Good Fixer-Upper Deal

    Finding a good fixer-upper (good in terms of price, location, and the necessary repairs) is not always easy. Therefore, if you are looking for homes for sale and you find such a home (even if you weren't looking), you should consider buying it if you have the ability. Here are some of the things you may be able to accomplish with a bargain fixer-upper. Buy And Rent It Out A fixer-upper can give you good passive income if you go about the purchase right.
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  • Two Hidden Costs Of Selling A Home

    Selling a home involves certain costs, most of which you'll learn about upfront if you work with a real estate agent. However, there are some costs that even your agent may not know about but you should be prepared for nonetheless. Here are two things to look out for when it comes time to pass your home onto a new owner. Prepayment Penalties You would think paying off your mortgage early would be a good thing, but your lender may not agree.
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  • Looking for a Real Estate Agent? Don't Make the Following Mistakes

    Getting ready to purchase a home? If so, you'll need to find an agent who can help you out from start to finish. The home-buying process can be difficult to navigate, especially as a first-time buyer, and an agent will help walk you through the process. Here are some mistakes that can be made when looking for your own real estate agent. Hiring a Family Member or Friend The process of finding a home is challenging, and the realtor doesn't make a commission on the sale until you actually close on a house.
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  • Making Your Home Show Better: 3 Common Problems And How To Solve Them

    Once the decision is made to sell the house and the sign is on the lawn, homeowners often feel mounting pressure to make sure that prospective buyers will like everything they see. These sellers know that buyers and their agents typically spend just minutes inside each home, so its up to them to make each showing as perfect as possible. Sometimes, however, simple issues in an otherwise attractive home can keep it from looking and showing its best.
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  • Common House Purchase Missteps

    When you're eager to find and decide on a property for your entire family, the excitement may be such that you think unclearly about the process. Mistakes and missteps are easy during your initial buying experience; if you can just avoid these easy errors, regrets will be minimal. Being Financially Unsure Uncertainty about whether you'll afford a certain property can be problematic in many ways. You must be highly aware of your current credit score and very certain of your overall financial situation.
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