With a cash offer, the process of buying and selling is different from the process involving mortgages. First, the process is usually faster. There is no mortgage application, documentation or underwriting, and the buyer usually does not need to be assessed. As a buyer, you still need to sort out the title policy and...
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Moving out for the first time is incredibly exciting. It can also be a bit overwhelming, especially if you didn’t have much responsibility for living on your own before. But between the excitement of finally taking your place and the fear of having to leave your comfort zone, there is a list of things...
LEARN MOREWhen investing in real estate, there are several things to consider before buying real estate. These are the things that affect safety, comfort and reliability. Below are the five most important considerations when buying a home; LIFESTYLE Your kind of lifestyle is also a huge determinant of the kind of home you may...
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Tips to Make Your Move Easier “It is best to remove your pets from the house BEFORE you start moving your possessions. Allowing your pets to roam free in the house while the front door is propped wide open, and people are rushing in and out lugging boxes and furniture – just creates a recipe...
LEARN MOREThe single biggest issue on most home sellers’ minds when selling their homes is how to achieve the highest sale price. And yet most homeowners feel disadvantaged and ill-equipped to achieve this goal. Pricing a home is an imperfect science to begin with. Market factors can cause large swings affecting pricing. Also the skill...
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Why It Is So Important That Your Home Is Correctly Priced and Marketed Properly While many agents may promise to sell your home for the money you want, the reality of the real estate market today is that this simply doesn’t always happen. The fact of the matter is, the majority of homes sell...
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For Sale By Owner If you ask anyone who has ever tried to sell their home themselves they’ll tell you that from the moment the “For Sale by Owner” sign goes up, the phone begins to ring. Unfortunately, many of those calls will not be from prospective buyers, but rather from real estate agents...
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Home Buyer Traps “A systemized approach to the home buying process can help you steer clear of these common traps, allowing you to not only cut costs but also secure the home that’s best for you.” No matter which way you look at it, buying a home is a major investment. But for...
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Things You Need To Know Before Buying “Subtle changes in the way you approach mortgage shopping, and even small differences in the way you structure your mortgage, can literally cost or save you thousands of dollars and years of expense.” Mortgage Regulations Have Changed . . . Mortgage regulations have changed significantly...
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Unlike the experience of buying a first home, when you’re looking to move-up, and already own a home, there are certain factors that can complicate the situation. It’s very important for you to consider these issues before you list your home for sale. Not only is there the issue of financing to consider, but you...
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