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How To Find The Best Agent For A Short Sale
A short sale transaction is different from the usual home buying process. It involves more waiting time, and more leg work for your agent. Due to the rise of short sale properties on the market, training companies see it as an opportunity t...
Forget A Cash Offer: Here Are 5 Creative Ways To Help You Win A Bidding War
Ugh, bidding wars. They can be nasty, nerve-wracking, and even heart-breaking. Nowadays, most real estate markets present buyers with huge challenges, due to high demand coupled with low housing inventory. Oftentimes...
8 Home Buyer Practices That Your Agent Wants you to Change
In the process of finding a new home, your real estate agent should become your new best friend. For a few weeks or longer, you will probably talk to them more than anyone else you know! So how do you make sure you're doing your ...
Before You Buy A Fixer-Upper, Answer These Questions First!
Just like buying a move-in ready home, a fixer-upper has its fair share of advantages and disadvantages. Buying a fixer-upper can be a great way to own a home you really love once you put some work into it, but it can also quickly swallow u...
An Easy Guide to the Different Types of Mortgage Lenders (Before Choosing the Right One for You)
We've helped you understand the roles of different real estate experts in previous posts. After securing everything needed for your dream home with your agent’s help, you’ll be needing a mortgage lender who will provide the mortgage loa...
Should You Sell or Buy A Home in Winter? Here’s Why the Colder Climate Might Work in Your Favor
During the spring and summer months, bidding wars are rampant, there's fierce competition, and a large pool of buyers are looking to move before the school year begins. But in winter, especially in colder ...
Getting A Mortgage After Retirement
It may seem like a nearly impossible task to get a mortgage after retirement, but there are ways you can do it even if you are not employed. If you're planning to apply for a mortgage, here are 5 common questions you might ask that we’ve ...
Top Things You Should Do Before Buying A Rural Home
If you're planning to move away from the city and live a more simple life in the country, take note that it does not come without its unique set of challenges. Here are a few tips to help you when you decide to buy a rural home. ...