Home Search And Purchase Tips For A Smooth Real Estate Transaction

Posted on: 28 April 2020

When you prepare to buy a home, it is essential that you are sure to choose a home you can afford in its initial purchase and in maintenance in the future. To help you in this decision, you can opt for a home warranty with the builder or with a home warranty company and complete a home inspection to determine the home's true condition. Here are some warranty and inspection recommendations to make your home search and purchase go a bit more smoothly and easily.
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Buyer's Market: When Inventory Is High And Demand Is Low

Posted on: 17 December 2018

A buyer's market occurs when there are too many homes for sale and no one who is ready to buy them. While this is a simple concept, this is a situation that can have huge benefits to potential buyers. In any given area, the market can change fast. Rising interest rates and tighter lending practices can create an inventory of homes that make it a buyer's market. If you are trying to sell a home during this time, you have to be ready to negotiate the sale.
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Ways To Inspect A Home's Plumbing System When House Shopping

Posted on: 7 November 2018

If you are the type of person who handles your own home repairs and maintenance, you will have an upper hand when shopping for a house, simply because you will know what to look for and what to inspect. As you shop for a house, you should always pay close attention to the plumbing system it has, as plumbing is a vital aspect of the home you live in. Here are several different ways you can inspect a home's plumbing system when you are out viewing houses for sale.
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5 Benefits Of 55-Plus Real Estate

Posted on: 6 September 2018

You are almost there. You have almost made it. Ten years to retirement (or maybe you decided to retire early!). You are an empty-nester, or you never had kids; you are a widow(er), or you never married. Whatever your current life stage or situation, you are ready to downsize your living space. Realtors who specialize in senior communities and 55-plus real estate are available to help you. If you are not sure that 55-plus living is for you, here are five benefits to convince you.
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