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The Do’s & Don’ts of Selling A Home …

The Do’s & Don’ts of Selling A Home …

If you can’t stand the idea of renovating and staging your house for the market, selling your home “as-is” may…

The Truth About Appraisals: What Buyers and Sellers …

The Truth About Appraisals: What Buyers and Sellers …

The appraisal is one of many items on your to-do list between making an offer and closing on a home.…

Bridge Loans, HELOCs & More: Creative Ways To …

Bridge Loans, HELOCs & More: Creative Ways To …

The timing of buying a house when you already own one can be tricky, especially if you’re relying on the…

How To Handle Lowball Offers Without Losing Your …

How To Handle Lowball Offers Without Losing Your …

After an open house or a showing, you may anxiously wait for offers to come in. When you get the…

Open House Secrets: Subtle Tweaks That Attract More …

Open House Secrets: Subtle Tweaks That Attract More …

An open house is traditionally the first opportunity for prospective buyers to set foot in your home. When done right,…

The Fine Print On HOA Rules Buyers Often …

The Fine Print On HOA Rules Buyers Often …

An HOA can offer a great deal of value to homeowners, but it can also impose a lot of restrictions.…

How Interest Rates Actually Affect Your Buying Power

How Interest Rates Actually Affect Your Buying Power

Interest rates can have an enormous impact on the state of the housing market. A change of just one percentage…

The Power Of Pre-Listing Inspections For Sellers

The Power Of Pre-Listing Inspections For Sellers

The home inspection is a standard step in the closing process, but it can be stressful for sellers. You might…

Buying With A Partner: Avoiding Financial & Emotional …

Buying With A Partner: Avoiding Financial & Emotional …

In recent years, high housing prices have made it difficult for single home buyers to enter the real estate market.…

Downsizing Without Regret: How Sellers Can Let Go …

Downsizing Without Regret: How Sellers Can Let Go …

Downsizing can feel like a much-needed fresh start, but moving into a smaller home also comes with challenges. Letting go…

The Hidden Impact of Closing Dates: How Timing …

The Hidden Impact of Closing Dates: How Timing …

The closing meeting is the final step in the home buying process and the point at which you officially become…

The Art Of Negotiating Repairs Without Losing the …

The Art Of Negotiating Repairs Without Losing the …

The inspection is one of the most important steps in the home buying process. If it reveals unexpected problems with…

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Buying A Home With A Private Well: Water Testing, Maintenance, And Questions To Ask

Before making an offer on any home, it’s incredibly important that you do your due diligence…

A Better Plan. The Same Question.

The plan keeps changing. The question at every presentation does not. Here are the options, what eac…

What Stays With The House When You Move? Fixtures, Appliances, And Personal Property Explained

During a home sale, it’s not always clear what items belong to the seller and what items stay…