6 Tips for Buying a Home in a Short Sale

May 1st, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts, Short Sales

When sellers need to sell their home for less than they owe on their mortgage, they’re shooting for a short sale. Short sale homes can sometimes be bargains, but only if you do your homework, stay patient, and remain unemotional during the sometimes lengthy and difficult short sale process.

Here are six tips for protecting yourself emotionally and financially when bidding on a short sale. Read the rest of this entry »

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7 Steps To A Stress-Free Home Closing

February 3rd, 2015 Categories: For Buyers, Random Thoughts

This cheat sheet helps you do your homework, so you know what you’re signing when you close the sale of your home.

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Negotiate Your Best House Buy

January 22nd, 2015 Categories: For Buyers, Random Thoughts

Buying a home can be emotional, but negotiating the price shouldn’t be. The key to saving money when purchasing a home is sticking to a plan during the turbulence of high-stakes negotiations. A real estate agent who represents you can guide you and offer you advice, but you are the one who must make the final decision during each round of offers and counter offers. Read the rest of this entry »

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How to Assess the Real Cost of a Fixer-Upper House

January 19th, 2015 Categories: For Buyers, Random Thoughts

Trying to decide whether to buy a fixer-upper house? Follow these seven steps, and you’ll know how much you can afford, how much to offer, and whether a fixer-upper house is right for you. Read the rest of this entry »

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7 Steps to Take Before You Buy a Home

January 6th, 2015 Categories: For Buyers, Random Thoughts

Most potential homebuyers are a smidge daunted by the fact that they’re about to agree to a hefty mortgage that they’ll be paying for the next few decades. The best way to relieve that anxiety is to be confident you’re purchasing the best home at a price you can afford with the most favorable financing. These seven steps will help you make smart decisions about your biggest purchase. Read the rest of this entry »

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