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Getting Cold Feet? Here’s How You Can Prevent Seller’s Remorse
Buyer’s remorse (the feeling of regret after making a huge purchase) is a common sentiment that a lot of people understand and sympathize with, given that the average person makes huge purchases more often than he/she gets to sell anything of substantial value. This is why the seller counterpart of this feeling is quite unheard…
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Opportunities And Risks Of An Interest-Only Mortgage: A Guide For Home Buyers
Opportunities 1. Lower monthly payments The main and obvious advantage of an interest-only mortgage is its low monthly payments. This benefits buyers who are looking to buy a relatively expensive property, since an interest only loan allows you to buy a pricier house than you would be able to afford with a standard fixed-rate mortgage.…
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In Love With Historic Homes? Here Are The Pros And Cons Of Buying One
Owning a historic home certainly comes with its own set of benefits and challenges. You need to make sure that you are ready for the challenges and responsibilities—financially, emotionally and even physically. Beyond its unique and charming characteristics, it is also important to determine whether the home meets your lifestyle and certain life choices. Historic…
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The Beginner’s Guide To Escrow in Real Estate
What is escrow and how does it work? At some point in a real estate transaction, you will encounter the word “escrow.” If you’re the buyer and you make an offer on a home you like, you’ll provide an earnest money deposit in the form of a check that will be placed in this escrow.…
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7 Secrets To Getting A Mortgage Without A Full-Time Job
Let’s face it: there’s already a growing number of freelancers, contract workers, and gig economy workers in the U.S. It’s not surprising, given that many people now want to be their own boss or work from their own homes while sitting comfortably in their sofa. In a 2017 survey conducted by Upwork and Freelancers Union,…
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How To Successfully Buy A Home In A Seller’s Market
Planning to buy a home while the market is tight? Don’t dive in unprepared! Understand what makes up a seller’s market, and follow a plan to make your offer stand out. A lot of home buyers tend to make rookie mistakes that get their offers rejected in a seller’s market. If you want to be…
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How To Determine The Best Time To List Your Home For Sale
Much like any business venture, listing your home for sale is all about finding the best possible timing. The best case scenario would be one in which the sale happens while the market is at its best, at the same time you are prepared to leave, and to buyers that are motivated to pay more.…
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How To Sell Your Home And Buy One At The Same Time (Or In The Quickest Possible Succession)
For some people with enough funds and other houses to live in, selling a home and buying one at the same time can be relatively easy since there is not much pressure involved. But for those who need the equity from their old house to buy a new one, things can get quite stressful–especially so…
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3 Most Important Things To Remember When Selling A Home That You Still Have To Live In
luxury of living elsewhere while selling the house they do have. It’s pretty common for home sellers to have to deal with the challenge of selling the same home in which they still have to eat, sleep, and bathe in — so it’s nothing to be embarrassed about. However, it can be quite a challenging…
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10 Smart Tips For Buying A New Construction Home
In an analysis conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), it was found that there was a larger percentage of new homes, especially single-family homes, that cater to the preferences of many home buyers today. Significantly, new construction is addressing the substantial demand for homes with special features — two bathrooms, an open…