A low home appraisal can create unexpected challenges during a home sale, but it doesn't necessarily mean the deal is over. Whether you're buying or selling, understanding why an appraisal came in low and knowing how to respond can help keep your transaction on track. From reviewing the appraisal report for errors to requesting a […]
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on July 14, 2017
Selling your home can be an overwhelming and expensive process if you don’t know what you’re doing. But there are many ways that homeowners are reducing the cost of selling their properties. Taking the “For Sale By Owner” route is becoming a popular option for people looking to maximize the return on their investments and […]
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on March 9, 2017
Many hopeful home sellers tend to go the traditional route and contact their local real estate agents when it comes time to sell a house.
Selling a home can be challenging. Homes can sometimes sit on the market for months waiting for the next lucky owner to come along. Even with the assistance of a […]
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on December 21, 2016
Many people experienced the gut-wrenching experience of being upside-down on their home when the economy took a hit in 2008. While it is common in certain areas still, the good news is the statistics are becoming less startling as home values are rising compared to what they were during the recession. Still, this provides very […]
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on December 6, 2016
Inheriting your parents’ house has the potential to be a curse as well as a blessing. In addition to the emotional hardship of losing a loved one, you’re suddenly faced with a financial burden you may not be prepared for.
Ultimately, there are three paths you can take: move into the home yourself, rent it […]
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on November 18, 2016
You could be doing everything right to sell your home. Decluttering, landscaping the yard, frantically keeping everything spotless and it still may not make a difference if a potential buyer notices bad neighbors. Smart homebuyers understand that checking out the neighborhood also involves checking out the neighbors. Many times, bad neighbors will stand out right […]
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on September 28, 2016
Can You Be Forced to Sell Your House?
Yes, unfortunately. Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. No one ever expects to be forced into selling their home against their will, but for many Americans, circumstances like this are all too real. The following are just a few reasons why this might happen to […]
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on July 22, 2016
It’s one of those words we’d love to go our whole life never having to hear.
Pre-foreclosure.
The name sounds intimidating enough. But what is it, and what does it mean for you? If your home is in pre-foreclosure, is there anything you can do?
What is pre-foreclosure?
Pre-foreclosure is the “red zone” right before […]
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on September 4, 2013
Choices
Even if you have the money to repair your home, is it always a good idea to move forward with repairs?
Not unless you plan on keeping it for a while. It’s almost always a better idea financially to discount your home and let the new buyer spend the money on fixing it over […]
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