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  • Here's What You Need To Know About Finding A Home In A Golf Community

    Planned communities centered around a golf course are gaining in popularity. These upscale neighborhoods are quiet, well-kept, and by awesome golf courses that provide both expansive views of green lawn and hours of enjoyment for golfers. These are great places to live, but you should also find out some information before getting too set on finding a house in that neighborhood. With an accurate picture of what the neighborhood will be like, you'll be in a better position to find a home that suits your lifestyle.
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  • Two Ways to Use Social Media to Sell Your Home

    People use the Internet for everything these days, including searching for a new home. If you're trying to unload your current residence this year, promoting the property on social media should definitely be on your to-do list. Here are two ways you can use social-media sites to attract more buyers. Target Local Renters on Facebook According to Facebook, the site has about 1.18 billion active users. Love it or hate it, there's no denying this social-media site has become a ubiquitous aspect of many people's lives and an excellent way to reach local users looking for a way out of the rental rat race.
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  • Why Homebuyers Should Get Preapproved Before Shopping for a Home

    If you are hoping to buy a house in the next few months, you should talk to a lender about applying for a loan before you even begin shopping. Getting preapproved from a lender does not guarantee that you will be able to get a loan, but it does help you understand whether you currently qualify for a loan. Here are three reasons you should look into this before you start viewing homes for sale.
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  • Escalation Clause: Is It Right for Your Real-Estate Bid?

    Multiple bids on a home can kill your chances of an offer being accepted. Fortunately for you, there is a way that you could potentially increase the likelihood that your offer will win out over others. An escalation clause is commonly used in real estate to help buyers. If you are buying a home, here is what you need to know about an escalation clause.   What Is It? An escalation clause is your chance to squeeze out the competition for a home in which you are interested.
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  • Lessons To Learn When A Purchase Offer Falls Through

    It may feel like the end of the world when you have a purchase offer fall through when you're trying to sell your home. This is especially true if your home hasn't seen much interest from buyers, or if you're desperately in a hurry to move. However, it's a good idea to try to learn some lessons from this experience. A purchase offer can fall through for a wide range of reasons, many of which can make you alter your approach in the future.
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  • Tips For Evaluating Whether Or Not To Buy A Particular Home

    There are a great number of factors that will have to be considered when you are considering making a potential home purchase. In particular, there are steps that you will be able to take that can help to make the decision about buying a particular property much easier for you to make. Before Making A Decision, Consider The Costs For Any Needed Or Wanted Updates And Repairs It can be easy to fall in love with a property that needs seemingly minor repairs or updates to transform it into a dream home.
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  • 3 Essential Steps To Take Before Agreeing To A Post Settlement Occupancy Agreement

    If you are trying to coordinate the sale of your current home and the purchase of a new one, you are not alone. Many people are placed in this scenario when they decide to move. If your current home closes before you can move in to the new house, you can continue living in the home for a certain time period if you and the new owners come to a post-settlement occupancy agreement.
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  • When It Makes Sense To View Homes Above Your Budget

    When purchasing a house, it is typically advised that you don't look at homes above your budget. The last thing that you want is to fall in love with a house that you can't actually pay for. But there are a few situations where looking at homes above your price point may work to your advantage, such as: The Home You're Interested In Is Overpriced Most seller's agents try to get their clients to price their home accordingly when they put it on the market, but sometimes homeowners have an inflated idea of what their home is actually worth.
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