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Wow! I just realized that I haven't provided any updates on the home purchase in THREE WEEKS! Talk about a slacker, eh? It certainly hasn't been due to a lack of activity. Due to my abundant procrastination, I' not even sure where to start. Probably best to provide a quick update of what's...
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EDITOR'S NOTE: With foreclosure properties still dominating the housing landscape in the U.S., we've asked our friends at RealtyTrac® to guest author some articles to shed light on the foreclosure crisis. RealtyTrac is the most trusted source of foreclosure information in the country. We...
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Avoid these common mistakes to improve your prospects as a real estate investor. Investing in real estate isn’t a guarantee to riches. Too many real estate investors make mistakes that end up costing money. Avoid these common pitfalls in order to improve your chances for success. Mistake # 1 –...
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Get a home inspection when buying a home to avoid buying a lemon. After much searching, you finally find your dream home. It’s perfect…or is it? What if problems lurking beneath the surface transform your dream home into a nightmare? A home inspection tips you off to any potential problems...
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Historic homes are a labor of love. Discover what it takes to buy, register and maintain one. The landscape of America is dotted with historic residences. But for every Monticello, Wrigley Mansion and Hearst Castle there are hundreds of lesser-known buildings that are significant to their local history...
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After move-in day, homeowners fondly recall both unexpected joys and headaches. Experienced home buyers know every home, be it new or existing, comes with its own surprises. Smart buyers find out as much as they can about a home beforehand through pre-purchase home inspections and pre-closing walk-throughs...
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What you need to know about closing on a home At closing, you take possession -- and responsibility -- of your new home. However, there are many steps along the way. Here’s what to expect: Purchase Offer After you’ve looked around and found a house or condo you like, it’s time to make...
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You're about to put in an offer on a home you love. Here's how to determine if it's worth the money. Before you plunk down your hard-earned cash for what seems to be the perfect home, step back and take time to consider the following: A Comparative Market Analysis Ask your REALTOR ® to...
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Before you finalize the sale of a home, you should hire a third party to do an inspection of the property. Inspections are meant to uncover any problems with the home that could affect its livability, safety or value. It’s usually a good idea to make your offer to purchase contingent on the home...
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You want to sell your home but know it has environmental or health hazards. Here's how to close the deal. Whether or not you’re better off removing your home’s potential hazards before putting it up for sale will depend on a number of different factors. But the following steps can help...
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You've signed a contract to purchase a home. Now what? Here are the next steps you need to take. You’ve been searching for the perfect house. At last you’ve found it, and you make an offer. The seller accepts it, and now you have a contract. What happens next? 1. Contact your lender Once...
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Whether you can back out of buying a home without it costing you a lot of money depends on your contract. Buying a home is a big decision. And sometimes, after making a home purchase offer, you may decide you’ve made a mistake. Is it too late to back out once you’ve signed a contract? Not...
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So you’ve found the perfect home and made an offer. Now what? Here are the important next steps. So far, so good: You were pre-approved for a mortgage, hired a helpful real estate agent, found a beautiful home and submitted your offer. What comes next? Making an offer is exciting, but it’s...
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Understanding all that is involved can help you through the purchase of your first home. Buying a first home can feel intimidating. However, by understanding the process, you can have a great experience buying your first home. 1. Begin the loan process. One of the first steps in buying a home is finding...
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Expect to pay for commissions, inspections, insurance, taxes and other items. Many home buyers and sellers are mystified by the long list of expenses associated with buying or selling a home. Items like title insurance, recording fees and doc stamps may be especially unfamiliar to first-time buyers....
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