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Today's homebuyers are venturing into territory that was considered off-limits a year ago. In last year's hot seller's market, there wasn't much point in making an offer on a listing unless you were willing to pay the full asking price or more. Now buyers are routinely...
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There are more homes on the market this spring than there were last year at this time. Some homes are taking longer to sell and price reductions are more common. If you’re having trouble selling, what should you do?
Be realistic about the time frame. If your home has only...
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The past couple of years were tough on home buyers. Trade-up buyers who were selling one home to buy another had a particularly hard time. If they needed to sell in order to buy, they couldn’t compete against buyers who could afford to pay all cash. But, if they sold their...
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Perhaps you’ve heard a horror story about a seller whose real estate transaction didn’t turn out as planned. It may have gone something like this. The house takes forever to sell and when it does the seller is disappointed with the price. Then the termite inspection reveals...
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No one likes to make mistakes, especially homebuyers. If you make a mistake buying a computer or TV, the consequences aren’t serious. But a home buying mistake can cost you plenty. Fortunately, you can learn from others’ mistakes. Here are some tips for avoiding pitfalls so...
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Staging is a relatively new concept in the residential resale market. But new-home builders having been staging homes with good results for decades. It's not uncommon for a builder to pre-sell an entire housing development of unfinished homes by using a few decorated models.
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