2016

  • Time To Buy Your First Home? 4 Steps To Help You Avoid Costly Mistakes


    You're finally ready to purchase your first home. You've thought about every detail – at least you think you have. Unfortunately, many people who think they've covered every detail end up having a stressful experience with their first home purchase. You can avoid making the same mistakes by utilizing the tips provided here. Work with a Realtor You may think that you can navigate the home-buying experience by yourself. However, if you're not a licensed realtor, there are a lot of issues you're going to miss.
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  • Condos 101: A Guide Of Information For Prospective Buyers


    Even though condominiums (often shortened to condos) are a popular choice among real estate investors, a lot of normal consumers don't have a lot of information about these apartment-like housing units. Therefore, condos often get skipped over by buyers simply because they are unfamiliar with what buying a condo is really like. With a little insight, you could definitely see some advantages in owning a condo over a traditional house. Here is a quick look at a few of the most common questions inexperienced buyers tend to have about condos they find listed in real estate listings.
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  • A Piece Of The Past — A Handy Guide To Shopping For A Historic Home


    Buying a historic home is a dream come true for many homeowners. Whether you love a particular part of history or are just looking for a home with a story and character, a historic house can be something you'll love forever. But, it has its own unique challenges that modern homes don't. So, before you sign on the dotted line, here's a handy guide to finding the right historic home for you.
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  • Need To Sell Your Home Quickly? 3 Tips That Can Help


    If selling your house wasn't stressful enough as it is, it will become even more stressful when you need to sell your home quickly. Every month that your home is sitting empty and unsold is another month that you are paying taxes, insurance, and interest on your mortgage. These costs can quickly add up, especially when you've already moved into your next home. These tips will help you sell your home faster.
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  • 3 Things Military Members Can Do To Protect Their Rental Properties


    As a military member, moving to different parts of the country, or even around the world, is a way of life. However, when you're the owner of a home that you're renting out, this can add a level of stress and complication to the situation. Relax, there are some things you can do to ease your concerns and better ensure your property is okay no matter where you're stationed.    
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  • Are You Able To Back Out Of A Real Estate Contract?


    If you are selling a new house, there may be a chance that you have to back out of the contract and cancel the sale. However, you may end up in breach of contract if you just decide to back out without meeting certain conditions or having particular reasons. So, if you do need to back out, what are some reasons or conditions that will let you back out of the contract?
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  • 3 Things You Need To Know Before Buying A New Home Construction


    Newly constructed homes set in quiet, well landscaped communities attract buyers from all over because of their modern charms. With their contemporary and open floor plans, generous storage areas located throughout, and brand new appliances, hardware, and bathroom fixtures, new home constructions stand out among the different types of homes for sale. You can buy a new home construction and move in just as soon as you get a closing date, but before you make a decision, there are three important things to know about new home constructions.
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  • 3 Things You Need to Consider Before Buying a Home with Another Couple


    If you are worried that you may not be able to afford mortgage payments on your dream home with the salaries that you and your spouse make, you may consider buying that house with another couple. This kind of arrangement has been done successfully for decades. Sharing a home that you buy with the other couple can be a positive experience for all parties involved. However, there are serious considerations that you should keep in mind while deciding whether it's the right choices for you.
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  • It's All About the Luxury: 4 Tips to Help You Find the Perfect Home


    If you're looking for the perfect home, don't settle for good when you could have great—especially when it comes to luxury. Your new luxury home is going to be a major investment. Make sure you get exactly what you want out of the deal. Now that it's time to start shopping, here are four tips that will help you find the perfect luxury home. Don't Judge a House by Its Photos
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  • Need a Property Manager? Not Just Any One Will Do


    If you have rental property, you understand how much time it can take to find and keep tenants, keep the property in what would be considered habitable condition, and deal with different maintenance issues the tenants may have. If you have multiple rental properties, the problems multiply exponentially.  Unless you plan on making this your full-time job, you should consider hiring a property manager to take care of things. However, you cannot just call a real estate agent and hire them for the job.
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