Besides all the technical jargon and legal terms, real estate involves more than a few concepts that are pretty confusing for most people. And this presents a problem for both buyers and sellers. If you don’t understand the concepts, you don’t really know what you’re getting into, and the chances of your getting less than … Continued
Both buyers and sellers need (or, at least, could benefit from) the services of a real estate agent. The process of buying/selling real estate can be more than a little intimidating, especially for first-timers. But using a bad agent can make matters even worse, and that’s something you want, no doubt, to avoid. So to … Continued
When you’re selling your house (or any other real estate), you don’t want just any old agent – you want a great real estate agent. But what characteristics, traits, and skills – exactly – make the difference between average, good, and great? If you have little real estate experience, it’s hard to know and easy … Continued
Buying or selling a house is a big financial step, and you want to get it right. The problem, though, is that even experienced buyers and sellers don’t always know all the tricks that make for success. But you don’t have to go through this months-long process only to have an outcome that doesn’t fully … Continued
For most people, the highest hurdle in their journey toward home ownership is the down payment. And saving for a down payment often seems nearly impossible when the time frame is short, say, within a few months. But you can save for a down payment if you have a plan and take the right steps – and … Continued
Self-employment has many benefits – the ability to make your own schedule, the potential for more time off and better pay, the pleasure of doing what you love and getting paid for it, and more. But there are downsides to self-employment. The unfortunate fact for self-employed people is that it’s usually more difficult to buy … Continued
Buying a house will inevitably involve a lot of negotiating, whether good-natured give-and-take or aggressive jockeying for the best position. Too many buyers, though, think that once they’ve settled on a price, the negotiations are over. But that’s pretty far from the actual state of affairs. There are in fact many other negotiation points. So … Continued
You’ve probably spent years working hard, building your credit, and crimping and saving to come up with a down payment. And now – finally! – you’re about to purchase that home you’ve long been dreaming about. The last thing you want, then, is to become a victim of fraud when buying a house. Unfortunately, it’s … Continued
Selling a home is no small undertaking and is likely one of the largest financial decisions of your life. And that’s why most people need an experienced agent to guide them through the whole process to a successful and profitable conclusion. But with all the agents out there bombarding you with signs and ads and … Continued
Unfortunately, a lot of home sellers have fallen victim to not a little false information. There is, for example, no shortage of advice online about selling your house, but not all of it is accurate or correct. And then there’s all the wrong-headed advice you’ll inevitably get from family and friends. Operating on such false … Continued
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