Real Estate

Forced To Move

If you are in a position where you are forced to move, say by job transfer or because of health and clinic attendances, and you cannot sell your home, what can you do? Well, first let’s clarify the issue: chances are, you can sell your home – but you don’t want to sell it for a nominal amount. You don’t…

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Mortgage

Agreement Of Sale

When the time comes for you to purchase your new home, both you and the seller will have to come to an agreement. The major component of the sale that both you and the seller will have to agree on is the purchase price. On a smaller scale, you both must come to an agreement on the down payment, what…

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Real Estate

Selling Your Home What Can Go Wrong With Pricing And Loans

So, you’re selling your home (house, townhouse, condo, apartment, land, lot, farm, ranch, etc.), what can go wrong? The sad fact is that a lot of things can go wrong. However, don’t despair, there are almost as many solutions as problems. In this article, we look at problems related to pricing and a buyer’s inability to get a loan. Price…

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Finance

A Word Of Warning About Home Inspections When Buying

When you make the decision to purchase a home, you are committing to a lot of debt. You want a home inspection, but be careful with your choice of inspectors. A Word of Warning About Home Inspections When Buying When purchasing a home, it should be required that the buyer set up a home inspection on the home. This home…

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Real Estate

Is Your Real Estate Agent A Spy

The real estate agent, unless specifically contracted as a buyer’s agent, is working for the seller. Buyers usually know this, but they don’t think it matters, as long as the agent is helpful. While true to an extent, buyers don’t realize that an agent has a real legal responsibility to, and loyalty to the best interests of the seller. It…

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Real Estate

Sell Your Own Home

You can sell your own home, but it can be a time-consuming and frustrating process. Usually I would recommend listing with an agent, but in the right market, it may make sense to save the commission and do it yourself. If you try, use the tips here to do it right, and to avoid common mistakes. 1. Understand house values.…

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