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What is a Purchase and Sale Agreement?
When it comes to a real estate transaction like buying a home, a lot of important paperwork needs to be completed before you can call a home yours. One of these important pieces of paperwork is a purchase and sale agreement. To help you navigate this document, we will go over what a purchase and…
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Not Happy With the Listing Price? Here’s What to Do
Arguments, disagreements, even confrontation? When a couple is selling a home, it is possible that they may face all three. However, we are not talking about the usual stressful situations that can occur between partners when it comes to the home sale process. As if selling your home was not cause enough for a little…
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Spring Cleaning Guide
Spring cleaning might seem like a daunting task, but with a little love, your home will be looking brand new! Spring cleaning is essential to a happy and healthy home. From the bedrooms to bathrooms, to the living room, use this checklist to tackle every room in your home. Home Maintenance– Change batteries in smoke…
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3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity
If you are a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years as home prices skyrocketed and you made your monthly mortgage payments. Home equity builds over time and can help you achieve certain goals. According to the latest Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, the average borrower with a home…
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Mortgage Misunderstandings That Can Cost You
The spending season is upon us. But that does not mean you should be spending in excess everywhere you go. Just like you may be waiting for the best deals on those perfect holiday gifts, you also should be aiming for the best deal if you are shopping for a home mortgage. Unfortunately, just like…
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What Is Escrow?
When it comes mortgages are concerned, “escrow” and “escrow accounts” refer to two slightly different concepts. Escrow is the process by which a neutral third party mediates a real estate deal, holding money and property “in escrow” until the two sides agree that all the conditions are met for a sale to close. By contrast, an escrow account is…
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5 Homebuying Misconceptions to Avoid
It is common for both first-time homebuyers and experienced homeowners to feel overwhelmed by the process of purchasing a house. Plus, myths and misconceptions often make the experience even more confusing. Myths like: Renting is cheaper than buying. You need a credit score of 700 to get a loan. You should not buy in a…
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5 Reasons to Hire a Property Manager
Sometimes, it can be hard to admit that we need some help particularly when admitting that fact may cost us some money. But, for the group of homeowners who not only own a primary residence, but also have one or more income properties, how much is too much? As a landlord, income property owners are…
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Getting Started in Real Estate Investing
It seems like more and more people are investing in real estate lately. Is this the right time to try it for yourself? If all goes well, investing in property can help you build wealth and generate passive income. But this endeavor requires careful planning, of course, and not everyone is able to achieve the…
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What You Should Know About Equal Opportunity Housing
The sale and purchase of a home is a major milestone in your life, which is why you should be able to feel 100 percent confident in that decision. Whether you are looking for your very first home or settling down after retirement, you should always be assured that the home buying process will be…
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