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The closing is the final step in purchasing your real estate. The closing date is set during the negotiation phase and is usually several weeks after the offer is formally accepted. During the closing, the…
Mortgage lenders are primarily concerned with your ability to repay your real estate mortgage. They will consider your credit score, debt-to-income ratio and how much you have for a down payment before telling you what…
You’ve cleaned the house, made all the necessary repairs and removed all the clutter. Now it’s time to have an open house to pull in potential buyers for your home. Here are eight tips to…
As a seller, you must disclose anything that might impact the value of your home. That includes something as small as a toilet that doesn’t flush properly to something as big as an unstable foundation. …
You’ve decided it’s time to buy a new home, and you’re ready to hire a real estate agent to help you through the process. Wise decision! The agent you hire wants to provide the very…
If you are financially distressed, it might be time to cut your losses and minimize the damage to your financial future. If you’re feeling the economic pressure of an impending foreclosure, then consider putting your…
When considering whether you should purchase a new home, you want to take into consideration the five-year rule. That’s the minimum number of years many experts believe you need to own a home in order…
April begins gardening season, the time we get antsy to start working the soil, thinking about fertilizing the lawn and planting flowers in our home. Whether you’re preparing your home to put it up for…
When driving through local neighborhoods, you might notice many “For Sale” signs that have foreclosure banners attached to the top. While this distressed financial situation is unfortunate for the owner, a home in foreclosure could…