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Home sellers know that when it comes time to sell your home the selling process is a drag-down, stops-out, winner-take-all competitive market. With such fierce competition it can take some ingenuity to get prospective buyers through your front door. In order to get your home to stand out (and actually sell), you sometimes need to […]

There is no class in school that prepares a homebuyer for everything you will go through when purchasing your first home. And there is no other purchase you can make that will equal the process of buying a house. There are number of items to know and it is easy to be caught off guard […]

Finding a property that would make a great investment property can be an exciting time. It’s easy to get swept away in the excitement and make a decision that ends up not being as profitable as you thought it would be. When you are just starting out investing in real estate, it is crucial that […]

As first-time homeowners, the entire home buying process can at times feel slightly overwhelming. You don’t always know what to expect and where in the process you can expect it. Even if you have been dreaming of what you would like your house to look like and the features that you want included in your […]

Many mortgages out there are conforming loans. This means that they conform to the requirements that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac establish. If you are looking to purchase a house that is more than the limits set by a conforming loan, you will need a jumbo loan. What is considered a jumbo loan? Conforming loans […]

It’s no surprise that it costs a lot to own a home, but homeownership might actually be more than you think. There are some costs that everyone considers, such as homeowners insurance and a mortgage. But then there are all the other costs that can catch us off guard. National Flood Insurance There are five […]

In real estate, comps are used by both buyers and sellers. When you are purchasing a home, you need to know what houses, similar to the one you are looking at, sold for. When you go to sell a home, you will also want to find other recently sold homes that are similar to your […]

You have been searching the housing market in your area for months and have finally found the house of your dreams. You are so excited and write an offer as quickly as you can, only to find out that there are other offers made on the house. You have an opportunity to make your highest […]

It is easy to say to yourself, “I could never save enough money for a down payment.” Although it is not always easy, the trick is to take it one day at a time. While the conventional down payment is usually 20% of a home’s purchase price, there are exceptions to the rule. Check with […]

Even if you love your home at the moment, it is always a good idea to know what your home is worth and about how long it will take to sell your home if you choose to. The time it takes to sell your home varies from area to area, but in each area there […]