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3 Tips for a Higher Home Appraisal
It may seem that homebuyers and sellers don’t agree on much, but they share one important concern: that the transaction is successful. This comradery is never more evident than during the appraisal process. It’s only natural, since the results of the appraisal can send the deal spiraling out of control. Appraisers take into account many…
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How to Have a Successful Garage Sale
They probably called it a cave sale, those first men and women who displayed and sold used, unwanted goods to friends and strangers. For as long as it has been true that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, garage sales have benefited both buyer and seller. So before throwing your own worldly possessions on…
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8 Steps To Buying Your Home
Eight steps to buying your home 1. Decide to buy. Although there are many good reasons for you to buy a home, wealth building ranks among the top of the list. We call home ownership the best “accidental investment” most people ever make. But, we believe when it is done right, home ownership becomes an…
Scott & Mary Tynell
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What is a Seller’s Disclosure? Here’s Why It’s Important
Whether you are about to purchase a new condo or sell your current home, there is a lot to learn and paperwork to sign. One of these critical documents is called a seller’s disclosure. A seller’s disclosure, also known as a property disclosure, is a document that sellers are legally required to provide buyers. This…
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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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