2016

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First-Time Seller Tips: What You Should Know In Advance

When I put my house on the market, nobody told me about the flurry of real estate agent meetings, showings, open houses, and staging appointments. When you add the paperwork, I was overwhelmed. After the process was over and I left the closing, I decided to create a website that focused on all of those things that I didn't know I'd have to do. My goal for this site is to make sure that other first-time sellers have a resource to learn what they can expect from the sale and closing process. I hope that the posts here help you prepare for your first sale with the confidence of an old pro.

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Two Tips for Making Your Fixer-Upper Attractive to Buyers

21 December 2016
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It's a hard truth to face sometimes, but the reality is not all homes can be winners. If you have a house that needs work, you may have a hard time selling it. Here are two things you can do to make your fixer-upper home more attractive to potential buyers. Highlight the Potential Market Value Risk avoidance is typically a homebuyer's number one priority. They want to make sure they are getting a good deal for the tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars they are spending on houses and, at first glance, a fixer-upper home may seem like a losing proposition. Read More …

3 Tips for Finding a Home That Suits Your Needs Now & in the Future

21 December 2016
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When you are searching for a home to purchase, there are many things to take into consideration. Purchasing a home when you are single requires you to think about your current situation and what your life may be like in the future. The guide below walks you through a few things to consider when you are purchasing your first home on your own. Consider Where You Want to Be Located Read More …

Buying A Home? 3 Things You Never Want To Do If You Want Things To Work Out

21 December 2016
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When it comes to purchasing a home, there are a lot of decisions that you must make. The journey that you must take to find the perfect home for yourself and/or for your family is not an easy one or one that you want to take lightly. Therefore, it is important that you familiarize yourself with some of the mistakes that people make so that you don't make them. Now, if you want to have a good experience, there are three things that you want to make sure that you absolutely do not succumb to throughout your home buying process. Read More …

Want To Be An Event Coordinator? Buy A Property That Puts You In The Middle Of The Action

20 December 2016
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Each profession has its own requirements to be successful. A software developer needs a computer to work on and projects to develop, improve, or repair while a landscaper needs yards with work to be done. If you want to become an event coordinator and are looking for the perfect opportunity to dive into this line of work, you will have the highest chance of success by buying a home in an ideal location. Read More …

Two Costs Renters Are Often Unprepared To Pay After Buying A Home

20 December 2016
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It can take months—even years—to prepare enough to purchase a home. If you've been renting your entire life, however, there are some things you may still overlook. Here are two things renters often fail to plan for when buying their first homes. Higher Costs for Utilities and Services Possibly the most common thing renters don't consider when creating their budgets is that their utility bills will typically increase. This, of course, depends on the size of the living space. Read More …