Category: Buyers Looking for Cape Cod Real Estate….
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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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Can a Buyer Inspect a Home Without a Seller’s Permission?
Here is the scenario: Your house is on the market, and you have interested buyers, but they are concerned about the roof. Maybe your home has a bit of damage from the last storm, but it’s nothing major. Still, a potential buyer sends a roofer to check things out without your approval. Sending a professional…
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Why Waiting To Buy Is Costing You
Many people are sitting on the fence trying to decide if now is the time to buy a home. Some are renters who have a strong desire to become homeowners but are unsure if buying right now makes sense. Others may be homeowners who are realizing their current home no longer fits their changing needs. To…
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Why You Should Do A Final Walkthrough
Final walkthroughs are not the same as home inspections – this is not the time for negotiations with the seller to do repairs or add contingencies. The purpose of a final walkthrough is to make sure the property you are purchasing is in the condition in which you agreed to buy it. It is a…
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