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Find Something Wrong During a Home Inspection? How to Discuss Repairs or Defects with a Seller

November 10th, 2015 · Comments Off on Find Something Wrong During a Home Inspection? How to Discuss Repairs or Defects with a Seller

When it comes to selling a home, it is a common belief that once the offer is accepted, there is nothing else to be negotiated. However, issues and obstacles that can arise during the home inspection can be a cause for discussion with the seller. Here are some tips in the event that the home inspection isn’t up to par.

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Pulling the Trigger: 3 Reasons Why You’ll Want to Move Fast when Buying a Home

November 5th, 2015 · Comments Off on Pulling the Trigger: 3 Reasons Why You’ll Want to Move Fast when Buying a Home

With all of the care and consideration that can go into deciding if a home is the right fit, it can add a wrench to the mix to realize that you may not have a lot of time to put in an offer. It’s certainly important to weigh all of the factors of buying a home before deciding to put yourself in the ring, but here is why you’ll want to come to a conclusion quickly when it comes to a home you love.

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Expecting Children: How to Quickly Move into a Larger Home Before a Baby Arrives

November 3rd, 2015 · Comments Off on Expecting Children: How to Quickly Move into a Larger Home Before a Baby Arrives

Life moves pretty fast sometimes and many couples find themselves expecting children before they have begun to look for the next home. This shouldn’t be a problem, as moving into a larger home before the baby arrives can be a lot easier than it appears.

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Buying in a New Community: How to Meet and Make Friends with Your New Neighbors

October 30th, 2015 · Comments Off on Buying in a New Community: How to Meet and Make Friends with Your New Neighbors

One of the stresses of moving to a new area is giving up the familiarity that you have with your old neighbors and starting from scratch. Whether you’ve just moved to a different locale or you’re planning to relocate in the near future, there are some easy ways that you can make a home of your new neighborhood right from the start.

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Squeezing a Seller: 3 Tips to Help Bring a Seller’s Price Down to Fit Your Budget

October 22nd, 2015 · Comments Off on Squeezing a Seller: 3 Tips to Help Bring a Seller’s Price Down to Fit Your Budget

If you’ve been searching the real estate market for a while and you’ve finally come across a home that you love, it’s possible you may be ready to pounce at any price. However, if you’re hoping to bring the seller’s price down for a deal that’s closer to what you want to spend, here are some ways you may be able to have your home and pay the right price too.

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Real Estate Investing: Why Buying a Condo in a Ski Resort Area Can Be a Great Investment

October 7th, 2015 · Comments Off on Real Estate Investing: Why Buying a Condo in a Ski Resort Area Can Be a Great Investment

The decision to invest in real estate can be one rife with risk, but if you’re ready to take this type of step into the investment market, you might be wondering where to begin. While upcoming neighborhoods and university areas may always be a place where investment is a viable idea, here are some reasons it can be a boon to consider a resort condo.

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Locked in a Bidding War? 3 Tactics That Will Ensure That You Reign Supreme with a Winning Bid

October 6th, 2015 · Comments Off on Locked in a Bidding War? 3 Tactics That Will Ensure That You Reign Supreme with a Winning Bid

Bidding wars can be ugly, nasty things – but with the right tactics, you can come out a winner without having to double your offer. Welcome to basic training – today, you’ll learn how to navigate the obstacle course that is a real estate bidding war and come out on top. Put these three strategies to use and you’ll easily win the home of your dreams.

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The New Home Warranty: Why This Benefit Alone Makes Buying New Worth Considering

September 22nd, 2015 · Comments Off on The New Home Warranty: Why This Benefit Alone Makes Buying New Worth Considering

When making the decision to purchase a home, there can be an array of questions to ask regarding location, size, style and additional features that will complicate things. While buying new can seem like a risk, this type of warranty may help make at least one decision easy when it comes to your home purchase.

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Home Buyer’s Remorse: 3 Strategies That Will Help You Avoid Making Mistakes when You Buy

September 20th, 2015 · Comments Off on Home Buyer’s Remorse: 3 Strategies That Will Help You Avoid Making Mistakes when You Buy

It might seem like selling a home and moving to a new place is enough pressure on its own, but buyer’s remorse is a well-known phrase for a reason. If you’re currently considering a home and are concerned about taking the plunge into purchasing, here are three strategies you will want to utilize before making a final decision.

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The Pros and Cons of Paying Cash When You Buy Your Next Home

September 17th, 2015 · Comments Off on The Pros and Cons of Paying Cash When You Buy Your Next Home

With mortgage bubbles and real estate issues still in recent memory, one might feel that their best option is to buy their next home using cash instead of borrowing the necessary funds. In today’s article we’ll explore the pros and cons of paying cash for that next house or condo.

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