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To a lot of people buying a home seems impossible. Looking at the prices of homes can be overwhelming, especially if you are a first time home buyer. What many first time home buyers don't know is that there are many methods of buying a home. This includes special financing programs that are only available to first time home buyers. You don't always need to have a large cash down payment to purchase a home. There are several programs available for first time home buyers, here are just a few....
When it comes to buying and selling real estate, we are all subject to the conditions of what most people simply call the "market". It is a simplified way to describe all of the different factors that affect a homes value. These could be things like global, national, and local economic conditions, local demographics and even the desirability of different neighborhoods that all play a part in a property's value. Additionally, the features of a property itself, such as age, size, and deferred main...
Whether you are fixing up your home for sale, getting ready for the cooler months, or remodeling after the kids move out. The most important step in any home improvement project is to choose a qualified contractor. There are a few things that should be considered and verified when choosing a home repair contractor, such as: Check license status Don't hire a contractor to work on your house without asking for their license number and insurance. State law requires that someone have a contractor's...
A word from the expert's should come in handy this time of year. Taking the following advice could help you stay comfortable and protect your investment this winter. Heating systems: It is time to get your heating system checked out before it gets cold. Clean the filters and make sure your system is working well. If you wait till you need it you might have to spend a few days in the cold if something goes wrong. Heating professionals are busiest in the wintertime. No need to get in that line...
It's important to understand what legal responsibilities your real estate salesperson has to you and to other parties in the transactions. Ask your salesperson to explain what type of agency relationship you have with him or her and with the brokerage company. Seller's representative (also known as a listing agent or seller's agent). A seller's agent is hired by and represents the seller. All fiduciary duties are owed to the seller. The agency relationship usually is created by a listing...