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Giving and Getting: Why the Terms of a Home’s Sale Are Far More Important Than the Price Paid

July 9th, 2014 · Comments Off on Giving and Getting: Why the Terms of a Home’s Sale Are Far More Important Than the Price Paid

One of the most significant factors home buyers and sellers focus on when buying real estate is the negotiated sales price in the purchase contract. While the sales price is undeniably important, the fact is that other terms in the sales contract may have more far-reaching and significant effects on the transaction.

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Tags: Home Seller Tips

Sellers, Beware: Five Reasons You Might Not Get Top Dollar when You Sell Your Home (And How to Avoid Them)

July 8th, 2014 · Comments Off on Sellers, Beware: Five Reasons You Might Not Get Top Dollar when You Sell Your Home (And How to Avoid Them)

For most people, their home is their largest asset, so they want to maximize that asset by getting top dollar when they sell. Here are a few reasons you might not get top dollar when you sell – and how to avoid them!

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Tags: Home Seller Tips

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 7, 2014

July 7th, 2014 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – July 7, 2014

Last week’s economic news was mixed, but economic reports for Non-Farm Payrolls and the National Unemployment rate suggest a strengthening labor sector. Pending Home Sales surpassed expectations in May and conversely, construction spending was lower than expected.

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Tags: Market Outlook

Feng Shui 101: How This Ancient Art Can Help Improve Your Home Staging

July 3rd, 2014 · Comments Off on Feng Shui 101: How This Ancient Art Can Help Improve Your Home Staging

Boosting ones’ chances of selling their home can be done in a number of ways. One simple way is to utilize the art of Feng Shui – an ancient Chinese art, used to manipulate the flow of energy in your home.

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Tags: Home Seller Tips

Buying a House or Condo? Why the Home Inspection Process is One You Won’t Want to Skimp On

July 2nd, 2014 · Comments Off on Buying a House or Condo? Why the Home Inspection Process is One You Won’t Want to Skimp On

Once you have found that perfect home with the right price and every little feature you were hoping for, it’s important to keep in mind that the home has been presented in a way that accentuates its highlights and shadows any flaws. For this reason, it is crucial that you get a home inspection before completing a purchase.

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Tags: Home Buyer Tips

Summer’s Coming: Why Adding a Pool to Your Home Can Drastically Increase Its Value (And Its Fun!)

July 1st, 2014 · Comments Off on Summer’s Coming: Why Adding a Pool to Your Home Can Drastically Increase Its Value (And Its Fun!)

Adding a pool to a home greatly improves its form and functionality, and in this article we’ll explain why there are few home renovations or additions that add more value than a swimming pool.

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Tags: Around The Home

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 30, 2014

June 30th, 2014 · Comments Off on What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 30, 2014

Last week brought several economic and housing sector reports including Existing Home Sales, Case-Shiller and FHFA home prices for April, as well as New Home Sales.

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Tags: Market Outlook

Low Budget Decorating Tips For Your Home

June 27th, 2014 · Comments Off on Low Budget Decorating Tips For Your Home

Don’t despair if you are short on cash. You can still have a beautifully decorated home. Sometimes a little elbow grease is a decent replacement for extra cash, and other times you can get great deals by shopping around.

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Tags: Home Decorating

A Guide to Selecting a Home and Property That Will Suit Your Growing Family

June 26th, 2014 · Comments Off on A Guide to Selecting a Home and Property That Will Suit Your Growing Family

Both seasoned homeowners and first-time buyers know making the decision to purchase a new home is not one that is taken lightly.

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Tags: Housing Analysis

Getting Past No: What To Do If You’re Turned Down For A Mortgage Or Other Home Financing

June 25th, 2014 · Comments Off on Getting Past No: What To Do If You’re Turned Down For A Mortgage Or Other Home Financing

With most home prices well above what the majority of us have in the bank, getting approved for a mortgage can be the deal maker or breaker when it comes to purchasing a piece of property.

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Tags: Home Buying Tips