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  • 3 Things to Know Before You Apply for a Mortgage

    Applying for a mortgage should be one of the first things you do when you start house hunting. It's better to apply early on and be pre-approved than to find a house and then have to wait for your mortgage application to be processed. But applying for a mortgage is not always as straightforward as you might think. Here are three things to know before you apply for pre-approval. You don't have to spend the amount you're approved for.
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  • 3 Things to Look for in a Luxury Home

    When shopping for a home, you may occasionally see the term "luxury home" mentioned in a listing where a home is priced higher than other similar homes in the same area. As a savvy home shopper, you probably know that this term doesn't refer to the size of the home, but rather to the quality of either the home or its location. It is challenging to determine whether the home actually qualifies as a luxury home or if it is simply over priced.
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  • 3 Things You Can Do to Make a Good First Impression When Selling Your Home

    Selling your house can be stressful if you are not careful. You might be worried about getting the right amount out of the house, or maybe you need to sell quickly. Either way, the way you present your house will play a major role in how open potential buyers are to your home and be willing to make a better offer. The first impression of your house is the most important so here are some things you should do when selling your house.
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  • 4 Factors That Determine Your Home's Resale Value

    When it comes to selling your home, you, of course, want to sell it for the highest price possible. Some people don't realize that the price can be drastically reduced for certain reasons that can ultimately lead to you not being able to sell your home for as much. It's important that you know what these factors are so that you can work to find ways around it to still sell your home for a high price.
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  • Venturing Into The Landlording Business After A Lifetime Of Being A Tenant? What Should You Know?

    If you've always wanted a way to diversify your household income without taking on a second job or roommate, you may be considering a venture into the world of rental real estate – especially now that the specters of the Great Recession and related housing and financial crises are firmly in the rear-view mirror. While this type of investment can often be a good way to shore up your future finances, it's generally more common for those who already own a home (or two) to continue buying real estate, and you may find yourself at a loss if you're entering the searching process as a lifelong renter.
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  • 3 Things To Consider When Looking For An Apartment To Rent With A New Baby

    If you have a new baby, and you are looking for an apartment to rent, then you are going to want to consider things that you likely would've never thought of before. Things that once didn't matter to you, are likely now going to be a necessity for you. Because of this, you are going to want to be some time and effort into your apartment search to ensure that all of your needs are met.
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  • Planning Successful Open Houses: 3 Things New Realtors Need to Know

    As a real estate agent, you have a competitive job and work in a cut-throat industry. In order to sell homes, you need to know how to reach potential buyers. One of the fastest and easiest ways to do this is through an open house. These can be very successful, but you have to know how to plan one. If you're new to the real estate industry and have never planned an open house (or only a few), here are three tips to make sure yours is successful:
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  • Looking For The Perfect Single-Family Home? Use This Checklist To Make The Right Choice!

    Living in a home that fits your needs is like wearing your most comfortable pair of shoes—you never feel cramped, restricted, or uncomfortable. But finding the home that will offer this level of comfort to you and others in your household is not always easy. If you are currently searching for a single-family home to purchase and want to make sure that you make the best possible choice, try using the following checklist as you view each listing.
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  • A Guide To Purchasing International Real Estate On Your Terms

    To be sure that you are able to able to diversify your investment portfolio, one of the best things you can do is branch out into international real estate. Purchasing properties overseas for leisure, renting out vacation property, or simply adding to your assets can be done as long as you take the right strategic approach. To this end, read on and put these tips to use, so that you can purchase international real estate property on your terms.
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