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Having the home inspected before making your final buying or selling decision is a wise choice. Having a home inspection can alert you to potential problems with the property which in turn can help you with your final decision. The following is a list
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Mortgage Basics- Mortgage Terms- Mortgages are generally available at 15, 20 or 30 year terms. In general, the longer the term, the lower the monthly payment. However, you pay more interest overall if you borrow for a longer term. Fixed or adjustable
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Opportunity is knocking for those considering homeownership for the first time. Historically low interest rates, lower home prices in most markets and the first-time homebuyer tax credit – part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
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As a homeowner, you begin to accumulate all sorts of records and papers the moment you made the offer on your home. Loan documents, inspection reports, title insurance policy, home improvement receipts, appliance warranties are just a few of documents
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Increase your chances of getting your dream house in a competitive housing market, and lower you chances of losing out to another buyer. 1- Get prequalified for a mortgage. You'll be able to make a firm commitment to buy and your offer wil be more
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t’s not surprising that two of the most popular rooms for home makeovers are the kitchen and bathroom. When potential homebuyers are searching for homes, they generally are more attracted to homes with updated kitchens and baths. These same rooms
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A sale can be made or lost as a direct result of your home's curb appeal. When it comes to selling your home, the first impression is probably the most important impression. If the outside of the property doesn’t create interest or appear well-maintained,
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You’ve just toured the home of your dreams and are ready to make an offer. You can already envision upgrades you would like make: a pool in the back yard, window shutters and a black picket fence to match. You’re even excited that your boat
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Unlike an automobile, you can’t test drive a home before you purchase it. You have to base your decision on other factors such as layout, condition and much more. And, of course, the seller is obligated to disclose the property’s condition
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Jackie Stewart Prudential Select Properties You’ve made the decision to sell your home. Even if you’ve sold a house before, this process can be daunting because it is a major financial transaction that involves many steps from selecting a
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Saving the Real Estate Agent's commision can be tempting and perhaps prompt you to try and sell your own home. However there is a lot of work a Real Estate Agent does that perhaps you aren't aware of. For example-- You'll want to conduct a
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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act may provide certain First Time Home Buyers with a tax credit of 10% of the purchase price up to a maximum credit ot $8,000 for the purchase of a qualifying primary residence if the closing occurs before a specified
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So you've decided to sell your home and you've spruced up the exterior to offer as much buyer appeal as possible. Now its time to consider the interior of the home. It should be inviting and appealing too. Leave the lights on and pull open your
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Happy Father's Day to all the Dads! What a great day to honor fathers and do something special for them. Don't forget- White House Chocolates in Burton, Ohio is offering Chocolate Covered Strawberries at a Special Price in honor of dads and their
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Great Starter Home in Conneaut. Well Maintained House with Hardwood Floors, Newer Furnace, Newer H20 Tank.
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