Tag: Real Estate

Posted on 09/26/2021
3 Contingencies That Benefit Sellers
Contingency clauses in a real estate contract typically come from the buyer. However, there are some contingencies sellers can use in a sale negotiation as well. While they’re less common, knowing the basics can help in selling your home. Here are the main contingencies every seller should know: Kick-Out Clause A kick-out clause is a useful balance to...
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Posted on 04/18/2021
Should You Join Your HOA?
Photo by RawPixel.com via Shutterstock When it comes to homeowner’s associations, you need to know what type yours is before you determine whether to “join” it. There are two types of associations, covenant-based and voluntary. When homeowners ask about requirements to join a homeowner’s association, they may believe it is optional, but if our association is covenant-based, you...
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Posted on 11/10/2019
Bi-Weekly Payments: Can It Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster?
The dream of paying off your mortgage fast may seem like an overwhelming task. After all, it is money that is involved. And it is not just an amount you can sneeze at; it is thousands of dollars. In this modern era of financial distractions, being able to pay such amount of money within a snap of your...
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Posted on 11/03/2019
Thinking About Renting Versus Buying - Intangibles
Dollar for dollar, you might determine that in this year, at this time, buying might be more to your advantage than renting. Alternatively, the numbers may show the opposite: that renting will save you money this year over buying. Given the conventional wisdom that buying is better on the one hand with your bottom line on the other,...
Saving For A Downpayment
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Posted on 10/20/2019
Qualifying For Low-Interest Mortgage Rates
Getting a new mortgage can be stressful, whether you are getting it for the first time or not. You have to carry out thorough research to avoid going into a mortgage that drains your pocket through high-interest rates. You can get yourself prepared for the lowest interest rate that is suitable for you by taking good care of...
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Posted on 09/22/2019
Why Aren't Young People Buying Houses?
Some of the reasons why the young ones are not buying a home are the high student debt, affordability among others. We are going to discuss the primary reasons why young people are not buying a house in this article. Here we go: Affordability One of the main reasons why millennials are not into real estate investment is...
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Posted on 07/14/2019
How To Spot A Great Foreclosure Deal
If you want to take advantage of the market and to get a good deal on a foreclosure, apart from having sufficient cash, there are some few things you need to know before you complete the transaction. Before you get started, you should understand what foreclosure means. Succinctly, a foreclosure is a bank-owned property, often known as real...
Buying A Foreclosure
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Posted on 06/09/2019
Real Help from Real Estate Professionals
When looking to purchase real estate, you will have a lot of questions. That is where a real estate professional can help you out. Not only with the questions you currently have but with those things you did not even know to ask. At first, it may just be about the market in general. Is it time to...
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Posted on 06/02/2019
4 Ways of Expediting the Home-Buying Process
The home buying process is a rather long nightmare that most home buyers run from, especially first-time home buyers. Alas, it is a task required at some point in life. Owning a home sits at the top of the to-do list of virtually every adult in the United States. It is a part of the American Dream. As...
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Posted on 05/05/2019
Deciding Which Offer to Choose
When selling your home you may receive many offers from different buyers, but the smart move isn’t always to pick the highest bidder. Selling a home goes beyond just picking the largest dollar amount; there are other factors to consider while selling your house and how they influence your decision: Contingencies Most home-sale offers come with certain contingencies...
Closing On A Home
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Posted on 03/24/2019
6 Home Improvements to Avoid
Homeowners make changes and improvements to their property for several reasons including to increase aesthetic appeal, provide mechanical upgrades, and boost the house's value. Regardless of your intentions, it is vital to know what your home needs so that you don't end up undertaking a project that is a waste of money and adds little utility or value....
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Posted on 01/14/2019
Don't Get Lost in Your New Town
New to an area or just finding yourself lost more often than you would like. There is a remedy! All it takes is the courage to explore. For some, this will be more about the courage, and for others, you may look at this and say who has time for that, but it is much easier for you...
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