“No money down”, initially a free home, is often a very bad idea… Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
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Real Estate Tips
What is a Home Insurance Claims History Report?
I tell my clients, “please do not leave me without a CLUE.” There are several references to a home claims history, which reports on insurance claims if any taken out against the property. These home insurance claims history reports are sometimes also referred to as “Letter of Experience” or “CLUE Report”. […]
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Getting offer accepted on a Bank Owned Property
So you’re wanting to purchase a foreclosure. That’s a great idea, however, you’re confused in more way than one. First, it’s not a foreclosure. Let me explain. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
Read MoreWhen and how to reduce the price of your home
Most folks go into a price reduction blind as a bat. They haven’t a clue as to whether the price reduction will have any effect. Or worse they don’t know if something else other than price is the real issue. Let’s take a look at exactly how you can prepare for a […]
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Our client did the unthinkable, she relisted at a higher price
We seldom see increases in list price. Let alone that home selling at 17% over the original listed price. So you ask, “How is this possible?” Let’s start by admitting you’re lazy. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
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Why offer a home warranty with your home?
It was spring of 2016. I got a panicked call from a listing client of ours. This listing got a full price offer for $220,000 and it was to close in a week. The seller, our client, did not want to do anything to loose the sale. When they were moving out […]
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Community cruising is the key to finding your new home
One of the biggest mistakes I see people make is failing to explore communities before they preview homes. They look online exclusively or they rely totally on their Realtor to find their home. They never hop in the car and cruise around town. They never drive by any of the […]
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From your first thought of moving to getting your keys. How quickly can you buy a home?
I had a client with cash in 2012 and a unique situation. She had received a cash settlement after being in a car accident. Her rental lease expired the month I her as well. Extending the lease would mean loosing the money to buy the home. So we QUICKLY found a home and got […]
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Can you identify home inspection findings?
Can you tell me the problem with this picture? Chances are a home inspector can. Every home on the market gets an inspection of some kind. At a minimum the city or county inspector inspects every home when it is built. During a transaction there may be a home inspector, […]
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Inspections Part 2: How waiving your home inspections can get you a better deal with AT NO risk to you
I met a young family a couple years ago. They were looking forward to buying their first home. Their finances needed a little work as do many first time buyers. Over the next two years they religiously built up a credit history and saved money. They were ready to purchase a home by […]
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