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  • March30th

    Real estate auction action – Buying a home at auction

    Posted in: Buying

    Due in part to the popularity of the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s home auction program, more potential homebuyers than ever are buying homes at auction. Homes for auction aren’t limited to just HUD, however. Many government entities auction homes for payment of back taxes, and some [...]

  • March30th

    Real Estate Repair Scams

    Posted in: Investment

    It happens more often than you might think. A person in a building company’s truck knocks on a homeowner’s door. The person tells the home owner that they were driving by, and they noticed some serious damage to the shingles on the roof. Have they had their roof inspected lately? Are [...]

  • March30th

    Nudge up Your Property Value

    Posted in: Selling

    First impressions make a big difference, and selling your home is no exception. Sometimes big repairs and major renovations just aren’t in the budget, but when it comes time to sell your home, you naturally want to get the best price possible. There are a few quick, affordable things you can [...]

  • March30th

    Is Housing Too Expensive?

    Posted in: Investment

    The face of America’s population is changing by the day. With the onset of many lower-income jobs and the flux of workers in the job force who are making the federal minimum wage, the financial situation of the country’s population has been shifting. Along with this shift comes the inevitable shift [...]

  • March30th

    Is a Townhouse for You?

    Posted in: Trends

    A townhouse, also called a rowhouse, is actually very much the same thing as a condominium, with one technical difference. Both are housing units that are physically attached to other units on either side- thus the name rowhouse, since they stand in a row. But in a condominium, the land the [...]

  • March30th

    How to Find Houses for Sale

    Posted in: Buying

    When it comes to purchasing a home, the choices available can be a little overwhelming. With the onslaught of the internet, it seems there are thousands of ways to locate that perfect home, and a new buyer might be a confused about where to start. There are a few good ways to [...]

  • March30th

    How much can you afford to spend on your home?

    Posted in: Investment

    First time home buyers are faced with a maze of financial decisions. It’s a daunting task to sort through mortgage rates, credit scores, and monthly payments to determine exactly what your price range will be for your future home. Although bankers and real estate agents are there to assist you, it [...]

  • March30th

    Getting an appraisal on your home or property

    Posted in: Miscellaneous

    Getting an appraisal done on your home or property is one of the first things you want to take care of when you decide to sell. Just because you think you have some idea of what your home or property is worth, the dollar amount that you come up with is most [...]

  • March30th

    Common Architectural Styles

    Posted in: Trends

    Have you ever heard a home referred to as a Tudor, or a Colonial, and wondered exactly what those terms meant? Have you tried to describe your home to others, and had trouble finding the right words? Maybe you’re trying to plan your dream home, and you’re in need of some inspiration. The history of [...]

  • March30th

    Choosing a Real Estate Agent

    Posted in: Real Estate Agents

    When it’s time to sell your home, one of the first things you should consider is who is going to help you through the process. Choosing a realtor is one of the most important decisions you will make during the selling process, and it isn’t a decision to be made lightly.
    Too many house sellers make [...]

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