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AN OCEAN OF OPTIONS! |
As a buyer, you may find yourself drifting on an ocean of financing options. As lenders tighten their requirements, there are a few aspects of the loan application of which you should be aware before applying for a mortgage.
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AN EMPOWERING RELATIONSHIP! |
Sports agent. Talent agent. Insurance agent. Real estate agent. What significance does the label "agent" hold, and why is it important when buying or selling a home?
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DON’T COMPARE. . . COMPETE! |
As you prepare to list your home, you'll need to determine how to set your asking price. You may come across the term Comparative Market Analysis, which is used as a tool for gauging the perceived value of your home. However, as a seller, you should think of that informal appraisal more as a COMPETITIVE Market Analysis.
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COME TOGETHER! |
Rising real estate inventories are presenting buyers with more options and sellers with more competition. In the center of it all, you'll find the guidance and expertise of real estate agents and brokers. If you price a home reasonably, buyers will buy. If buyers make a reasonable offer, sellers will sell. It really is that simple.
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BUY MORE HOME NOW! |
While the pundits determine whether the real estate market is plunging or recovering, buyers are in the unique position of looking at a glass that is half full, not half empty. When sales are slow, that's actually a good thing for qualified buyers, and there has not been a better time to consider finally purchasing that vacation home.
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BRING IT ON HOME! |
Buyers and sellers develop a natural sense of excitement as a transaction's closing date nears. While most aspects should run smoothly, it's wise to be prepared for unexpected delays. Anticipating potential problems before they develop could save untold time and stress.
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THREE POSSIBLE PRICES! |
There are many factors that affect how you'll price your home when you're ready to sell. In spite of market conditions, interest rates, and so on, every transaction is unique. So you should seek the assistance of an agent and prepare yourself and your home well in advance of placing the For Sale sign out front.
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THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT! |
You've been reading negative stories about the housing market, and while some are experiencing a slowdown, it's still no reason to keep you from pursuing the American Dream.
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SHELTERING YOU AND YOUR INCOME! |
It's easy to be swayed by all the negativity swirling around in the real estate industry. However, home ownership offers benefits you just can't get from other forms of investment, regardless of market conditions. In particular, the US tax code makes buying and owning a home a great deal.
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NO “CHICKEN LITTLE”! |
If you're a homeowner, what do falling prices mean to you? You might assume that it's a bad time to sell. But guess what? It could mean it’s the perfect time to buy the home of your dreams!
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LOOKING GOOD IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD! |
When you look your best, you attract attention. A recent survey of five hundred REALTORS® proves that it's no different when it comes to marketing your home.
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HEADS OR TAILS? |
They say that no coin is so thin that it doesn't have two sides, and home prices are not so different. Many who invested like mad in real estate the last few years felt the giddiness of buying low and selling high. Investors are feeling the pinch now, but what about the regular folks who buy and sell their homes not for profit, but simply because they want security for themselves and their families?
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IT’S TIME TO GET “REO”! |
What comes around goes around, and bad news for sellers has a flip side for buyers. Those ready to make a purchase can take advantage of some great deals, including “REO” properties. If you're unfamiliar with that term, it simply stands for "Real Estate Owned."
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TWO SIDES OF THE SAME COIN! |
How would you place a value on your home? More critically, how would you put a price on your home? Sounds like the same question, but it suggests the difference between price and value that's important to understand as you prepare to sell your home.
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