Category: Selling A Home

If you are thinking about selling your home at the end of the year, but do not think anyone will buy it in November or December, think again. Back in 2014, Forbes reported that homes listed this time of year were more likely to sell quickly and closer to the asking price. In the first …

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One of the most stressful – if not THE most stressful things about selling your home is getting it ready for the parade of people that will be marching through. Will they be judging your home – or judging you? Our top 10 tips for preparing your home for sale will help you simplify the …

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To say title insurance can be a confusing concept is an understatement, especially for a first time home buyer. Although it is not required, a lack of title insurance can mean a lack of protection from claims against your ownership of the home, and therefore the risk of losing your insurance. So what is title …

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There are a lot of terms and fees that a first time home buyer may not be all too familiar with, and closing costs are no exception. Without guidance, it can be difficult to navigate through your deal and understand what you’re paying for. To break it down, closing costs are the fees associated with …

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Your offer on your dream home has just been accepted and you’re getting ready to pop the champagne, but is it too soon to celebrate? Even though your offer has been accepted, the home buying process has just begun. Inspections are a big part of home buying. Home inspections and other types of revisions may come …

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Home resale numbers and prices across the country jumped in the first three months of the year, according to the National Association of Realtors. Sales of existing homes jumped 1.4 percent from the previous quarter to hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.6 million, the highest rate since the first quarter of 2007. The …

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Many things get better with age…moving is not one of them. Moving at a young age can be fun and exciting, the prospect of a fresh start on the horizon. At an older age moving can mean downsizing or leaving behind a lot of family memories; so it can involve a lot more emotional and …

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Pricing properties isn’t as simple as one may think. Taking the sold price and dividing it by the size of the home will give you a figure, but this figure won’t give you the full picture of what you’re paying for or what you should be selling for. All these factors go into this magical …

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Curb appeal of a home has always been important – it’s a potential buyer’s first impression of the house. The home’s exterior is a sneak peek of what’s to come in the rest of the house. Here are some tips to help your house get the attention it deserves.   Photos While curb appeal for …

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Moving can be a hassle, but it can also be a fun and smart move if you have reached a time in your current home where relocation will be best. Start 2016 off by thinking about whether your time has come to make that necessary move and break out the moving boxes! Here are some …

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