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As the market heats up it is becoming more and more clear that buyers are having a tough time getting offers accepted. One example is Brian Garlin. Brian's wife is active duty military and was on deployment during much of the property search and escrow process. After losing out on several multiple...
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If you're having trouble landing a buyer for your home, maybe you need better bait. A soft real estate market is a lot like the breakfast cereal aisle at the supermarket. Suppose you have two virtually identical boxes of corn flakes. They both offer the same nutritional value, similar taste and can...
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Tips and advice for moving up into a bigger home. Are you a homeowner planning on moving up to a bigger or more expensive home? Here’s a guide for planning the transition, with tips from real estate professionals on the RealEstate.com broker network. Figure out how much your current home is likely...
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Found an arrowhead in your garden or a cache of letters in your attic? Learn what you should do if you find buried treasure or historic artifacts on your property. If these walls could talk… In April 2005, Andrew Mayes was renovating a home he’d bought in Lockport Township, near Chicago...
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Would your house look great in a close up? Find out if your home is silver screen material. Los Angeles is a city full of famous landmarks: Mann’s Chinese Theater, the Capitol Records building, Randy’s Donuts with its enormous plaster pastry, the famed ‘Hollywood’ sign. But some...
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by Brenda Spiering – RealEstate.com Looking to buy or sell a home and searching for information that can help guide you through the process? There’s no better place to search for information than by cruising the Web. But checking multiple Web sites on a daily basis can be time consuming....
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Buying a home that balances everyone's needs doesn't have to cause headaches. If you’re shopping for a new home where you’ll be living with other people, you’ve probably already realized that no one residence is likely to be ideal for everyone’s needs. Perhaps your spouse...
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You're sharing the financial risk, but it's the friendship that might be at risk. Picture it: You’re skiing straight into your slopeside condo, sipping a margarita in a cool ocean breeze from the porch of your beach home, or finally having a yard for your dogs after years in an apartment...
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You don't have to be over 50 to benefit from universal design changes. Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to open a door with a lever rather than a knob? Have you ever wished you didn’t have to bend over so much to reach items on the bottom cupboards or to unload the dishwasher? Do...
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A lot of things can go wrong when you're putting in an offer on a home. Learn how to avoid them with the following list of common purchase-offer mistakes. House hunting can be exciting and fun, but once you’ve found the home you want to buy, your next step should be all business. Making a purchase...
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Looking to modernize your home to increase its resale value, but not deplete your bank account? Here are 10 easy ways to spruce it up quickly. You don’t have to spend a fortune on expensive upgrades to enhance the appeal of your home and make it more attractive to prospective buyers. With a little...
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by Brenda Spiering – RealEstate.com It’s never been easier or more fun to check the value of real estate , both in your neighborhood and across the country. With a click of your mouse, you can be directed to a view of entire city blocks indicating the most up-to-date prices that homes on...
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Making your home more environmentally friendly can save you money and boost your resale value. It’s no wonder more Americans are going green at home. It can help protect the environment and leave more money in your pocket. Plus, you may be able to get tax credits for adding insulation, energy-efficient...
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About to put your home on the market? Here are the factors you should consider when determining how much to list it for. The ten main factors that influence the value of your home are: 1. Interest rates : The lower the interest rates, the more buyers can afford to pay. 2. Supply and demand : Are ’for...
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The following home maintenance checklist can help you to keep your home in good repair. Fall is a busy time for home maintenance. It is good to prepare your home for the cold months ahead. A little home maintenance now can prevent problems in the future. Check out the following tips to give you a head...