Posts Tagged ‘Homebuying’

Why You Should Consider Selling a Home You Haven’t Even Bought

              You’ll consider several criteria when purchasing your first home, but have you thought about how easy it will be to sell later? Things like location, features, and nearby a...

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Steps to Help You Buy Your First Home in 2017

Thinking about buying your first home? What an exciting time this is bound to be. And, also, what a (potentially) overwhelming, confusing, and stress-filled time. It can easily veer into scary territory if you're not prepared and not surroundin...

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Buy or Build a House? Compare the Pros and Cons

                  When you decide it’s time to put down roots, you may wonder: Is it cheaper to buy or build a house? Unless you’re rolling in money, you’ll probably...

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Homebuyer’s Sanity-Saving Checklist

  Buying a home can be challenging, with both ups (that gorgeous master bathroom!) and downs (termites, foundation repairs, and leaky roofs, oh my!). Trulia put together another handy, printable checklist that outlines the home-buying ...

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What Do Rising Rates Mean For Homeownership In 2017?

                The Fed raised interest rates last week, causing a ripple of concern among those who are worried about the effects on higher mortgage rates and the greater impact o...

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Tips for Selling Your House in Winter

With people away on trips and cold weather making house hunting less appealing, winter can be a challenging time to sell your home. On the other hand, fewer homes on the market means yours will get more attention from buyers. By upping the cozy...

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America’s Hottest Markets for Real Estate in December 2016

                “On Dasher, on Dancer … on U.S. home buyers!” At least, that’s what Santa might say if he were checking out realtor.com® data while making his express prim...

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Signs A Home Might Need a Foundation Evaluation

                While kitchen countertops, flooring, and bathroom fixtures might be top of mind during your home tour, you should also consider the foundation. Foundation problems ...

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A Home for the Holidays: The Smartest Real Estate Move

You know that play in football where the quarterback seems to hand the ball off to a running back and the entire defense concentrates on that "runner," only to find that the ball ended up in the hands of someone on the other side, who then spri...

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The Counteroffer: Negotiating a Real Estate Deal

A lot can happen between an initial offer and the 'Sold' sign going up. Meet the counteroffer ... Most Americans don’t have a lot of experience bartering for goods, but it’s one of the most important parts of the home-buying process. ...

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