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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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.