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  • December15th

    What’s Hot in Real Estate?

    Posted in: Miscellaneous

    Just like cars, clothing, and anything else that people buy with their hard-earned money, real estate goes through many a trend. The answer to what’s hot in today’s real estate market can be found by looking at new houses being built as well as popular renovations being done to older properties. [...]

  • November28th

    What is Gazumping?

    Posted in: Miscellaneous

    Just what is gazumping, and how do you make sure that it does not get the best of you? The term gazumping is said to have come from the Yiddish word “gazumph” which means to swindle or overcharge. During the 1920s, it supposedly came in to frequent use in the gangster culture, [...]

  • November15th

    Three Things to Avoid When Buying a Home

    Posted in: Buying

    Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or moving on up the property ladder, home buying can be tricky. How do you draw the line between a money pit and a diamond in the rough? Here are three things to keep in mind. Depending on the circumstances, these might be reasons not to buy.
    Neighborhood. [...]

  • November2nd

    Tips on Your Real Estate Loan

    Posted in: Finance

    The median price of a home in the United States is somewhere in the neighborhood of approximately $222,000, at least an 8 percent increase in the past three years.
    The loan you take out to start up your real estate endeavors, whether it be to purchase a home for yourself or make a [...]

  • October30th

    The Money Pit

    Posted in: Investment

    A dark legend in the world of real estate, the monster in the closet, the secret fear of all investors!
    Why do we do it?
    Why do we pour time and money, blood, sweat and tears, into a home renovation when the house turns out to be the equivalent of a lemon on the car [...]

  • September30th

    Out of Date Real Estate

    Posted in: Miscellaneous

    As with any other possession, whether it’s clothing or cars, there are trends in real estate that come and go. These trends eventually make their way down through the levels of home ownership, and mark a property as “clearly hot” or “clearly not.” If you’re planning on selling or buying, it [...]

  • September17th

    The Final Walk Through

    Posted in: Buying

    So you’ve bought a house. The paperwork is signed and in order, and all that remains is your final walk through. Wait! Your job isn’t over.
    The final walk through can be a crucial step in the home-buying process. While it’s true that home inspections and all other negotiations should be taken care [...]

  • July17th

    Selecting the Best Real Estate Agent for You

    Posted in: Real Estate Agents

    Let’s face it: selling or buying your home is probably one of the biggest, most daunting projects you will ever take on in your life. It’s a monumental event that could impact a large part of at least the next few years of your life, and it’s for that reason that a [...]

  • March30th

    Reversible Negatives When Buying a House

    Posted in: Buying

    So it’s time to buy a house. Whether you’re shopping on a budget or searching for your dream home no matter what the cost, there are a few things you should keep in mind when you go to view potential properties.
    The bottom line is this: Every house has its drawbacks. The trick of [...]

  • January30th

    Reasons Not To Buy a House

    Posted in: Buying

    Many people today are feeling the pressure to become homeowners. In America and all over the world, owning property is often considered to be the final step towards becoming a financially secure adult. But nowadays, there are also a few reasons why purchasing a home might be a bad idea.
    First of [...]

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