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Let's face it. Selling a home can be stressful. For sellers to keep their sanity during a strong buyers market, a pre-inspection of the home should be a prerequisite prior to listing. Every seller thinks they have the best house on the best lot in the best neighborhood, but they may not know what...
01/29/2009
Buying a home "As Is" simply means that there are no warranties or disclosures to be made from the seller to the buyer. This is strict buyer beware and is legal in most states including Georgia. This "As Is" status would be used by banks, investors and HUD. However, buying a home "As Is" does mea...
01/29/2009
Okay, so what should you do if the house you are buying has vacant land around it? Should you just say, great, no one lives here so we have more privacy? No, you should not is the answer. This land could be a potential problem for you in the future and you need to know what is going on before you...
01/29/2009
To avoid buyer's remorse when you buy a home or a condo, you need to know what is your responsibility. Georgia is a buyer beware state which means that you have to make sure that you know what you are buying. This is done before the Purchase and Sale Agreement is negotiated as well as during the ...
01/29/2009
Listen up Home Buyers! First lets start with why you should talk to the neighbors before you buy a home. Neighbors, although they may attempt to not be nosey, you can bet that most of them know everything that you need to know about the home you are looking at as well as the neighborhood. One tim...
01/29/2009
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Learn how to add value to any home with these quick tips: 1: Small repairs and the general neglect of a home can make it appear less appealing than it really is. Don't be detracted by deferred maintenance; instead, perform an inspection to eliminate the risk of serious problems, then use the c...
01/29/2009
To avoid buyer's remorse when you buy a home or a condo, you need to know what is your responsibility. Georgia is a buyer beware state which means that you have to make sure that you know what you are buying. This is done before the Purchase and Sale Agreement is negotiated as well as during the ...
01/26/2009
To avoid buyer's remorse when you buy a home or a condo, you need to know what is your responsibility. Georgia is a buyer beware state which means that you have to make sure that you know what you are buying. This is done before the Purchase and Sale Agreement is negotiated as well as during the ...
01/26/2009
First lets start with why you should talk to the neighbors before you buy a home. Neighbors, although they may attempt to not be nosey, you can bet that most of them know everything that you need to know about the home you are looking at as well as the neighborhood. One time in my own neighborho...
01/26/2009
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Learn how to add value to any home with these quick tips: Cosmetically Challenged 4: Some homes simply suffer from poor taste; horrid carpets and personalized paint choices may have been the pride and joys of the original owner but don't translate well into the...
01/26/2009
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