Take 5: How To Vet An Offer
Many sellers may be tempted to select the highest offer they receive, but there are several other factors to consider. Here are five areas important to evaluate. Down payment. The size of the down payment should be heavily considered when comparing offers. It is often tied to the size of the loan the buyer is […]
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Maximizing Your Outdoor Space
You’ve found the perfect home and it has everything you’ve ever dreamed of. Spacious, modern kitchen. Gloriously open floor plan. Giant bedrooms. Great location and neighborhood. The only downside is the backyard is slightly smaller than you’d hoped. But no reason to stress. There are many ways you can optimize your outdoor space to make […]
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Make an Offer Like a Boss
These 10 money- and time-saving steps can help you craft a winning bid. Ah, the offer! Cinematically speaking, this is the iconic moment — we’d forgive you if you imagined, say, putting a hand on your agent’s shoulder and whispering (in your best Vito Corleone) that you’re going to make them an offer they can’t […]
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Your Stress-Free Guide to Shopping for Home Loans
With this super-simple breakdown of loan types, you won’t get overwhelmed — you’ll find the right mortgage. When it comes to buying a house, most people know what they prefer: a bungalow or a condo, a hot neighborhood or a sleepy street. Mortgages, too, come in many styles — and recognizing which type you should […]
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Is Hands-Free Actually Safer?
A recent poll by the National Safety Council showed that 80 percent of Americans incorrectly believe that using a hands-free device while driving is safer than using a handheld device. The truth—according to more than 30 studies—is that hands-free devices are no safer, because the brain remains distracted when you’re having a phone conversation. “While […]
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