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3 Reasons Homeownership Matters Each year, the National Realtor Association conducts a survey. The survey primarily focuses on questions that obtain the answers to evaluate the state of the housing market. The results for the 2011 survey are in, and … [Read more...]

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Avoid Scaring Potential Home Buyers; How to Get Rid of Pet Odors

How to Get Rid of Pet Odor

Cats, dogs and other furry friends are members of our families. But when it comes to selling your home, many potential homebuyers don't want to meet these family members - and they certainly don't want to smell them as they walk through the front … [Read more...]

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5 Ways to Deal with a Lowball Offer on Your Home

How to Deal with a Low Ball Offer

When your house is for sale, almost nothing is more disheartening than when you get a lowball offer. It might take the wind out of your sails or it might simply leave you breathless. Before you let your anger get the best of you and decline the … [Read more...]

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5 Tips for Successfully Selling Your Home in a Short Sale

How to Sell Your Home in a Short Sale

Selling your home in a short sale is one way to avoid foreclosure. If you’re considering a short sale, then you’re working out an arrangement with your lender to sell the home for less than the amount you owe on the mortgage. Since you’re … [Read more...]

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5 Ways the Neighborhood You Buy in Matters

The Neighborhood You Buy in Matters

We all hope our homes will hold their value over time, but in the short-term, home values often fluctuate up or down depending on a myriad of factors. Much of the value of a home correlates with the neighborhood and surrounding area in which it … [Read more...]

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Buyer Beware: Home Staging May Be Hiding Big Problems

Home Buyers: Don't Fall for Home Staging

Selling a home these days is no easy business. Many sellers are learning home staging techniques or enlisting the help of professionals to position their homes in the best light. As a home seller, staging can be a very smart investment, often … [Read more...]

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Dangers of Over-Pricing Your Home

Dangers of an Overpriced Home

You’ve decided to put your house on the market. You’ve given it a lot of thought, weighed the pros and cons. You’ve talked with your family and together you’ve determined that now is the time. Before the “For Sale” sign is placed in … [Read more...]

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8 Tips For Making a Lowball Offer on a House

How to Make a Lowball Offer on a House

By: Anna Platz Hoping to take advantage of the distressed real estate market and get a great deal on a new home? In many parts of the country, there are more homes for sale than there are potential buyers, putting you squarely in the driver's seat … [Read more...]

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Remodeling without a Permit: What to Do When It’s Time to Sell the Home

Consequences of Remodeling Your Home without a Permit

You’ve remodeled your home and turned it into your castle, your refuge and your dream home. When you did the remodeling, you used reputable contractors, but because they were friends, family members or other people you knew, no one pulled permits … [Read more...]

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Investing in Real Estate: How to Decide if it’s the Right Move for You

Real Estate Investing: Should You or Shouldn't You?

By: Tal Baron The stock market is looking fairly bleak. Some investors are beginning to panic and seeking other avenues for investment opportunities. Although the housing market does not appear to be rebounding as quickly as anticipated, real … [Read more...]

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First-Time Home Buyers: Get Help on Your Side

Help for First-Time Home Buyers

The first time you buy a home is a huge step in life. And because you have never done it before, it is wise not to go it alone. That's why it's important to assemble a team of experts to help. Your first stop, even before hiring a real estate … [Read more...]

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