Why are Pre-Approved Mortgages Denied?
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Why are pre-approved mortgages denied? Well, if you’re asking the question, it probably means one of two things: you were pre-approved for a home loan and it fell through or you’re concerned about the possibly of your financing being turned down. The truth of the matter is, pre-approved mortgages aren’t… Read More
Easy Ways to Reduce Holiday House Clutter
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Holiday house clutter is the bane of every festive season because it’s everywhere. Wrapping paper, boxes, gift bags, gift tags, bows, string, adhesive tape, food, and more. The list goes on and on and it’s usually a big chore to clean it all up. Then, there’s all those decorations to… Read More
Ways to Minimize Moving Stress
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There’s no question it’s best to minimize moving stress because it is a chaotic and frustrating process. Moving can even be part of first-time home buyer expenses, costing hundreds of dollars when hiring a service. But, it’s something most people do a few or more times in their lifetimes. When… Read More
DIY Budget-Friendly Home Improvements
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If you want to improve your house either to sell it or just for a bit of newness, you can do so with some simple DIY budget-friendly projects. Should your goal be to sell, understand first impressions matter and matter a lot. The majority of house hunts begin online and… Read More
Should Sellers Stay during Buyer Agent Home Showings?
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Once you have a pre-listing inspection conducted and know what repairs to make before putting your property on the market, you’ll be one step closer to the showing phase. Unfortunately, sellers often have mixed emotions about the process, particularly when it comes to open houses and home showings. These… Read More
When Do I need a Real Estate Attorney?
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A real estate attorney is not often needed in residential transactions. However, there are instances when you will need a real estate lawyer. The majority of sales are handled by buyers’ agents, who provides advice throughout the process. But, since there’s a substantial sum of money involved, it sometimes becomes necessary… Read More
First Time Home Buyer Unexpected Expenses
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Buying a home is a big financial commitment but one that’s proven to be a great investment over time. You build equity, lock in your housing costs, own a real asset, take tax deductions, and can customize it to fit your wants and needs. There’s a lot of preparation, including… Read More
Home Repairs Sellers should Make before Listing their Properties
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There are home repairs sellers should make before listing their properties for sale. While you as a seller don’t want to sink money into a property you won’t be living in much longer, there are just some problems which can’t go without fixing. For instance, a small leak in the… Read More
How Extend a Real Estate Contract
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Knowing how to extend a real estate contract is great knowledge for buyers entering the marketplace, as well as sellers. A little known fact about the residential real estate resale and new construction market is approximately 10 percent of all pending transactions fall through. In a market favoring sellers, like… Read More
Biggest Open House Myths Sellers Believe
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The biggest open house myths sellers believe can unfortunately cause properties to stay unsold for longer than necessary. Although the vast majority of house hunts begin online, buyers do see homes in-person. This to spite the fact that in 2003, a study conducted by the National Association of Realtors found… Read More