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Understanding Contingencies: A Guide For Buyers and Sellers
When looking for homes online, home buyers might chance upon a property with a “contingent offer” status. This means that an offer has been made and accepted, but the sale is still conditional while both parties work on meeting ce...
The Beginner’s Guide To Escrow in Real Estate
What is escrow and how does it work? At some point in a real estate transaction, you will encounter the word “escrow.” If you're the buyer and you make an offer on a home you like, yo...
In Love With Historic Homes? Here Are The Pros And Cons Of Buying One
Owning a historic home certainly comes with its own set of benefits and challenges. You need to make sure that you are ready for the challenges and responsibilities—financially, emotionally and even physically. Beyon...
Opportunities And Risks Of An Interest-Only Mortgage: A Guide For Home Buyers
Opportunities 1. Lower monthly payments The main and obvious advantage of an interest-only mortgage is its low monthly payments. This benefits buyers who are looking to buy a r...
7 Secrets To Getting A Mortgage Without A Full-Time Job
Let's face it: there’s already a growing number of freelancers, contract workers, and gig economy workers in the U.S. It’s not surprising, given that many people now want to be their own boss or work from their own homes while sit...
How To Successfully Buy A Home In A Seller’s Market
Planning to buy a home while the market is tight? Don't dive in unprepared! Understand what makes up a seller’s market, and follow a plan to make your offer stand out. A lot of home buyers tend to make rookie mistakes...
10 Smart Tips For Buying A New Construction Home
In an analysis conducted by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), it was found that there was a larger percentage of new homes, especially single-family homes, that cater to the preferences of many home buyers toda...
How To Sell Your Home And Buy One At The Same Time (Or In The Quickest Possible Succession)
For some people with enough funds and other houses to live in, selling a home and buying one at the same time can be relatively easy since there is not much pressure involved. But for those who need the equity from their old house to ...