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6 Steps To Choosing A Great School District When Buying A Home
According to the National Association of Realtor’s Schools and Home Buying Decision article, proximity to good quality schools is one of the most influential factors in a buyer’s decision when purchasing a home. It is a major factor especially for buyers with families or young couples who are planning to have children. Homes that are…
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Home Appraisals 101: Common Myths Buyers and Sellers Should Stop Believing
What is an appraisal? An appraisal is a professional estimate of the value of a home done by a certified appraiser. It is a critical process for buyers because lenders always require a home appraisal before they issue a mortgage. Meanwhile, for sellers, a good understanding of the appraisal process will help them understand how…
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How To Be A Home Seller That Buyers Love
You may think that your house is the only thing that needs to be in its best shape during the selling period. But the truth is, how you are as a seller holds an equal amount of importance to your potential buyer. They may like the house, but if they don’t like who’s selling it,…
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Top 10 Things Every Home Buyer Should Know Before Making An Offer
You are finally done with house hunting, and you think you’re ready to make an offer. What are the things you have to consider in settling on a price? Here are the top 10 things you should know to successfully close the deal with your offer. 1. Your budget Before even thinking about looking at…
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The Best Communication Practices Between Home Sellers And Listing Agents
Before you can be honest with anyone else, you have to be honest with yourself first. The first step to effective communication is knowing what YOU truly feel and what you really want to say. Before talking to an agent, be sure that you are 100% ready to sell your home. You don’t want to…
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Sellers, Beware! These Home Improvements Could Hurt Your Home’s Value
Homeownership is beautiful and rewarding. It gives you the freedom to add any renovations you like and turn your home into your safe haven. However, if you’re even considering selling your home in the near future, then you have to be very careful in deciding what improvements you’d like to add to your home. While…
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Rings or House Keys? 4 Crucial Things Couples Should Discuss Before Buying A Home
They say buying a house together test a couple’s relationship like no other. It’s undoubtedly true because many factors come into play when it comes to real estate, and little challenges can become difficult problems in a relationship later on. If you both share the same preferences, then it shouldn’t be too difficult. But if…
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10 Things New Homeowners Must Do After Closing On A Home (And Even Before Moving In!)
As a home buyer, there were many tips you must have followed to ensure a smooth flow in your home purchase. And finally, after the actual closing, congratulations on being a new homeowner! However, the work doesn’t stop after arranging for movers to bring your stuff and ordering new appliances. There are many tasks and…
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Understanding Buyer and Seller Rights Before Closing
Just like any sale, both the buyer and the seller have their own rights in making a home purchase. Are you knowledgeable about these? Don’t get into a deal just yet if you don’t know your rights! In investing in a property, you must be familiar with your own legal advantages and limitations, and always…
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10 Tips On How To Be The Perfect Home Buyer
Choosing the right home is much like finding the best candidate for a job opening. You’re the boss and the house is your potential new employee. But more than only seeing a new face in the office 8-9 hours a day, 5 times a week, you’d be living with (or in it) for up to…