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Thinking of investing in real estate?

Buying a second home as an investment can be very rewarding. But do your homework before you jump into the market. Often investors are attracted to the real estate market because it seems like a sure thing. In the last quarter-century, average home prices...

Published Tue, Jan 16 2007 4:12 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: financing, investment, house flipping, home flipping
Step 5: Closing on Your Home Sale

Getting to the closing table can take time. Prior to most home closings, there are contingencies that must be met and paperwork that has to be taken care of. Contingencies A contingency allows the buyer to back out of a contract if certain conditions...

Published Mon, Jan 15 2007 1:14 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: inspection, appraisal, financing, closing costs
In today's market, home buyers can negotiate winning deals

In most areas, it's no longer a seller's market. Use this to negotiate a home purchase contract that gives you what you want. A traditional buyer’s market, in which the supply of for-sale homes exceeds the demand to buy those homes, can...

Published Fri, Jan 12 2007 4:52 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: home buyers, financing, negotiating
Five Rules for Smart Home Buying

1. Arrange financing before you make an offer. Increase your chances of buying the home you want by getting pre-approved for a mortgage and waiving financing as a condition on your offer to purchase. In a competitive market, sellers have been known to...

Published Thu, Jan 11 2007 12:07 PM by RE.com Tips & Tools

Filed under: budget, down payment, home inspector, financing

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Step 5: Closing on Your Home Sale

In today's market, home buyers can negotiate winning deals

Five Rules for Smart Home Buying