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Upgrade Now or Not? Whether to Upgrade Before You Sell

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If you’re planning to sell your home, and it’s kind of an old home and shows this, you might be considering upgrading parts of the house to make it more attractive to buyers. In some cases, this is a good idea, but there are times when you don’t want to make any major changes before you sell your home. It’s best to upgrade the clear-cut problem spots and leave the rest alone. Read More»

4 Home Staging Mistakes

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If you are planning on selling your home, many real estate agents suggest that you stage it to help attract potential buyers. With the right staging techniques and professional help from a real estate agent, you can sell your home quickly and for the best price. Here are four home staging mistakes that you should avoid. Too Many Paint Colors: Painting each room a different color is a big mistake because, most likely, there are going to be one or two colors that potential buyers do not like and will want to change right away if they move in. Read More»

Will Your Student Loans Prevent You From Getting A House?

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Debt from student loans can have a big impact on your personal finances, which includes if you can buy a house.  While it’s not impossible to qualify for a mortgage, you may find it more challenging. When you currently have debt from student loans, know what you should do to get a mortgage. How Is Buying A House Impacted By Debts From Student Loans? One of the key things that a mortgage lender will look at when getting a loan is your DTI (debt-to-income) ratio. Read More»

Faqs About Buying A Foreclosed Condo

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If you are in the market for condos for sale, you should factor foreclosed properties in your search. Some people shy away from foreclosures out of fear that the property will come with strings, but there are ways to protect yourself and snag the condo you want. To help with your search and purchasing, here are some things you need to know.  Why Should You Buy a Foreclosed Property? There are several reasons you should consider buying a foreclosed condo. Read More»

4 Marketing Tips For Your Real Estate Business

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Being an independent real estate agent is a great career. You get to work with people, have the potential to make a very high income, and get to be your own boss. But when you are on your own without a large real estate company’s marketing team behind you, you are solely responsible for getting new clients. Putting money and effort into your real estate marketing is crucial to the success of your business. Read More»

4 Compelling Reasons To Hire A Real Estate Broker Instead Of An Agent

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If you’re looking to buy a home, there’s a good chance you’re thinking about hiring a real estate agent to help you find the home of your dreams and negotiate a fair price with the sellers. What you may not realize is that a real estate agent isn’t your only option when it comes to real estate professionals who can help you on your home-buying journey. In fact, in many cases, hiring a real estate broker may be in your best interests for a number of reasons. Read More»

Tips For Buying A House With A Pool

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You might have found the perfect house for you and your family that’s within your price range, but there’s one slight problem–it has a swimming pool. You might not have been planning on purchasing a house with a swimming pool or ever installing one so you don’t know a ton about how much the pool is going to cost in the long run to maintain or even to remove, should you decide it’s too much work to maintain. Read More»

Four Things You Should Never Do At An Open House

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If you are beginning to look into the housing market, going to open houses might be a new part of your future weekends. There are basic do’s and don’ts that you should follow when you are taking a look at homes for sale. Here are four things to avoid doing at open houses that might not be obvious to first time home buyers. 1. Don’t Use the Bathroom If you are guest in someone’s home, you should feel comfortable using the bathroom. Read More»

3 Tips For Snagging A Great Rental Home In A Competitive Market

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In some communities, finding a rental home is as easy as finding an empty house or apartment and turning over the first and last month’s rent and a security deposit. However, if you’re in a competitive market, you may be competing with a dozen or more other renters who all want the same place you do. How can you ensure that you’ll be the one to emerge with the coveted rental home? Read More»