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Interest rates moved up recently. You may be thinking this is a good time to buy before rates climb further. But, before you take the plunge, there are steps you can take to simplify the task.
First carefully consider whether home ownership is for you. It's expensive and...
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A real estate agent recently remarked that most of the people who attended his Sunday open house were neighbors. How did he know they were neighbors and not buyers? Many of the visitors chatted amongst themselves about issues unrelated to the house. Others were looking for...
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Suppose you've been looking for months for a home to buy. The one weekend you're out of town, you miss a new listing that sounded just right. It sold before you even had a chance to see it. Now it's back on the market. You're wondering if you should jump at the opportunity or...
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From a prospective buyer's perspective, the ideal way to preview a listing is when the seller is out of the house and the home is looking its best. This means that all the essentials you need for your day-to-day life must be kept out of sight—toothpaste containers, hair...
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For most buyers, finding the right home to buy and successfully negotiating the purchase is the most arduous part of the home-buying process. When you've made it that far, it's cause for celebration. However, the deal's not done when the sellers sign the contract.
Although...
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One way to make money in real estate is to buy a property that no one else wants and turn it into a property that's in high demand. Although the plan is simple, finding the right property in the right location and then buying it at the right price takes time, patience and...
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