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2011
Prospective homebuyers need a lot of information about the neighborhood and city that may become their new home. The most important information is gathered through personal experience. My advice is to drive through the area, preferably at different times, on different days, to observe the day to ...
03/28/2011
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Besides the promise of the “American Dream” there are some very real advantages of owning a home. These provide perspective when making the decision to become or to remain a home owner. Let’s look at the list of most-often cited advantages: PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP. Sure, you are proud of owning someth...
03/25/2011
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So you’re buying your first house. Now is a great time to review home insurance policies and find answers to a few important questions: What losses are covered? When do I use it? How do I know if I’m overpaying? Let’s start with the basics: Home insurance is designed to rebuild your home should i...
03/24/2011
Home inspections are not all the same. A large historic home, for example, will require a different type of inspection than a condominium. However, the following is a list of basic items and systems that a home inspector will check. You can also use this list to help you size up potential costly ...
03/23/2011
Except for VA , and a handful of state-sponsored loan programs, 100% loans of the last decade are now gone. For first-time home buyers it is just one more obsticle to get over in the search for an affordable home loan. Enter FHA (Federal Housing Administration), the government-backed loan program...
03/22/2011
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Most real property buyers understand that a title search is necessary to be sure they can rely on the title received at their closing. However, there are some title problems which cannot be discovered even by the most thorough title search; these are hidden hazards which are beyond the scope of a...
03/21/2011
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Decide on Your Moving Method There are now several different ways to move—from moving yourself, asking friends to help to renting a truck or using container-based moving, to full service professional movers. As the decision impacts your moving costs and time commitment, it helps to look at the ...
03/21/2011
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Tax Day is just over a month away. Below is a list of the three major homeowner tax deductions for 2010. Mortgage Interest – This is by far the largest tax incentive for homeowners and for most people the largest deduction on the entire tax return. Real Estate Taxes – The taxes paid on a personal...
03/21/2011
Class 2 of our Marketing Explosion Series: Video Marketing on Steroids! Thursday, March 17th, 9:00 AM EDT How to use video marketing to form a bond with your audience, let them get to know you and your personality, and become a local celebrity expert! Also: - How to Re...
03/15/2011
In a word YES! It’s good advice for any home buyer to use a qualified Realtor, but this is especially true for first-time home buying. A real estate agent can assist a buyer get appointments to see houses, negotiate with sellers, negotiate offers, and recommend a good inspector. It is best to fin...
03/05/2011
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