PROTECT YOUR HOME AND YOUR WALLET If you own or plan to purchase a home, then you know that insurance is not just a luxury, it’s a requirement. While you should not skimp on certain coverage items, there are some steps you can take to reduce your overall premium. If you have a security system…
DetailsDOLLARS VS DAYS After you’ve taken step one to decide to sell your home, step two is usually setting your asking price, striving for a balance between generating offers and receiving top dollar. Your chose representative will perform a Competitive Market Analysis (CMA) to produce an estimate of your home’s “fair market value,” or that…
DetailsSELLING YOUR HOME IN THE WINTER In many parts of the country, selling a home during the winter months can be a challenge. Dreary, cold weather and the end-of-the-year holidays can keep buyers away and heighten fears of your home staying on the market longer than expected. However, there are a few things you can…
DetailsACCORDING TO SELLERS, SILENCE ISN’T ALWAYS ‘GOLDEN’ When trying to sell a home, silence isn’t always golden, especially when you’re expecting your real estate agent to call. In fact, it’s one of the leading complaints amount sellers in the real estate market. Often times you find an agent who is more than willing to take…
DetailsCLOSING COSTS ON A HOME PURCHASE Many are taking advantage of this year’s low mortgage rates to purchase a home. Pent up with excitement, many families, who have scrimped and saved for a down-payment, jump for joy when the mortgage lender finally approves their application. But, they should realize that there’s a whole new set…
DetailsAttention To Details Sell Fast In A Buyers Market Your boss has just given you the career opportunity of a lifetime, but the job is in another state. Soon you discover that moving your family to another city may be one of life’s hardest tasks. The thought of leaving behind old friends and schools for…
DetailsHOW TO SPOT A GOOD BUY (PART 2) Look for a house with universally popular selling points. If you’re impressed, the next buyer down the line is bound to be, too. For example, a roomy, modern east-to-clean kitchen is the best selling point a home can have. A house with only one bathroom is less…
DetailsHOW TO SPOT A GOOD BUY (PART 1) Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, particularly when it comes to buying a home. Features that attract one home-buyer may repel another. However, the one feature of interest to every home-buyer is the price. Getting the most home for your money is paramount. The real…
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