In today’s blog post we’ll briefly explore home warranties including some of the pros and cons of buying one and how they differ from homeowner’s insurance.
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You Ask, We Answer: Should I Consider a Warranty when Buying a New Home?
November 25, 2014 by Josette
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The 3 Minute Guide to Real Estate “Flipping” and How to Get Moving Today
November 21, 2014 by Josette
If you’ve been thinking about investing in a real estate project you may have considered buying a distressed house or two at a steep discount in order to fix them up and sell them at a higher price. This is known as “flipping”, and in today’s post we’ll share a quick guide to flipping homes and how to get started with this type of real estate investing.
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Failed Negotiations: What to Do when the Seller is an Immovable Object
November 19, 2014 by Josette
Once you’ve found the perfect new home and delivered your first offer to the seller, you may find that they return with a counteroffer or a flat out refusal. In this blog post we’ll share a few ways to manage an unreasonable or stubborn home seller so you can get the deal closed.
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Moving in to a New City or Community? Here’s Why You’ll Want to Meet the Neighbors
November 6, 2014 by Josette
Are you moving to a new city? In today’s blog post we’ll share a few reasons why meeting the neighbors can help you feel right at home in your new community.
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Negotiation Tips: How to Ask the Seller to Pay the Closing Costs
November 5, 2014 by Josette
You’ve found the perfect new house or condo, and you are now preparing an offer that you believe the seller will find tempting enough to accept. The question is, should you ask the seller to pay some or all of the closing costs?
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Buying a Vacation Home? A Quick Guide to Renting Out Your Second Home to Generate Income
October 28, 2014 by Josette
Are you thinking about buying a second home to spend some time in when you’re on vacation? In this post we’ll share a few tips for getting your property ready to rent to short-term visitors and how to get things started.
Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Rental Properties, Vacation Properties
Moving to a New City? Tips for Finding a Family-friendly Community to Buy Your New Home In
October 23, 2014 by Josette
In this post we’ll share a handful of tips that you may find helpful if you’re searching for a family-friendly neighborhood in a new city.
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Juggling Priorities: How to Manage Buying a New Home and Selling Your Old One at the Same Time
October 21, 2014 by Josette
In today’s blog post we’ll share a few tips for how to manage a buying and selling transaction simultaneously without being overwhelmed by them.
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Closing Costs: Understanding What It Costs to Close on a Home and What You Can Expect to Pay
October 10, 2014 by Josette
In this post we’ll look at a number of these closing costs and what you will be expected to pay when you buy that next dream home.
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The Pros and Cons of Buying a New Home Versus Buying Pre-owned
October 7, 2014 by Josette
Buying a house, condo or townhouse is an exciting and rewarding time which tends to be a lot of fun. However, along the way you’ll need to make a number of decisions – including whether you want to buy a pre-owned home or one that has been built recently.
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