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2017

Planning A Winter Move? How To Contend With The Weather And The Holidays When Selling Your Home

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If you’re selling your home during the winter, you’ve got your work cut out for you. Most houses for sale are listed during the spring and summer when the weather is better. However, while it’s true that spring and summer are the best times to put your home on the market, a lot can be said for selling your home during the winter. For one thing, people who were unable to find the right home during spring and summer will be more motivated in winter.…

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Purchasing A Pet-Friendly Home

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For many pet owners, a furry friend is like a member of the family. If you are thinking of investing in a new home in the near future, then you should keep the needs of your pet in mind as you evaluate potential properties. Purchasing a pet-friendly home will allow both you and your companion animal to be comfortable in your new surroundings. Here are three tips that you can use to ensure a property will be as pet-friendly as possible while house hunting in the future.…

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Potential Complications When Selling A House With A Tenant

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Selling a property that you are currently renting out to another person isn’t easy. There are procedural and legal complications that may hinder the sale. Here are some of these potential complications: It May Be Difficult To Show the House to Potential Buyers One of the complications is that it will be difficult for you to show the house to potential buyers. After all, you can’t just barge into your tenant’s house and start walking from room to room in the name of showing the property to buyers.…

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Tips For Keeping Your Home Clean And Tidy When It's Put On The Market

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Selling your home while you’re still living it in is a real challenge. It’s difficult to go about your daily life while trying to maintain a spotless home and well-manicured lawn. However, when buyers are out looking at homes on real estate listings, a shaggy lawn or dirty kitchen floor could be enough to knock your home out of the competition. Here are some tips for keeping your home ready to show on short notice:…

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3 Tips For Starting To Invest In Real Estate

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Investing in real estate can be a good way to build your wealth over the years. Whether you want to buy worn down houses and flip them or buy houses to rent, you could make a lot of money if you buy the right properties. When you need a quick profit on a home that you buy, it is more important than ever to be choosy and find the ideal properties.…

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4 Things To Consider When Looking For A House

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If you are considering a particular home when you are looking at houses for sale, then you’ll want to be sure you are asking yourself the most important questions. You don’t want to fall in love with a house and let yourself get drawn to it for all the wrong reasons. This will only lead to problems down the road when you realize that you should have been thinking more clear headed instead of choosing the house for all the wrong reasons.…

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3 Mistakes People Make When Selling Their House

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If you are getting ready to sell your house, you are probably hoping that your house will sell for a good amount and that it will sell fast. The longer the house sits on the market, the more money you lose, which is why you need to do everything you can to make a good first impression with your home. Here are some mistakes that people make when selling their house that you should try to avoid.…

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Want A New Custom Home? Consider These Issues Along The Way

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When you’re looking for a new place to live, the idea of a custom house might become more and more interesting to you. By designing your own house, you can be sure that it suits the needs of each member of your family. As you start the planning process for such a home, consider these issues so that everything works out in a way that results in your happiness and comfort.…

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2 Critical Home-Buying Offer Contingencies

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Putting down an offer on a home for sale is a big step in the home-buying process. However, it is not a step to be taken lightly. It’s important for your offer to have what are called “contingencies” tied to it. This means that, regardless of what you offered to pay, you can pull out of the deal if certain criteria are not met. Two of the most important are related to the inspections of the home that need to be completed.…

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Setting Out on Your Own: A 4-Step Guide to Renting Your First Apartment

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Whether you’re 18 or 80, getting your first apartment is an exciting time. It can, though, also be a stressful one. If this is your first time navigating the waters of having your own place and covering the necessities, here is a handy step-by-step guide to renting your first little home. Assess Your Budget. In many areas of the country, renting expenses have been rising quickly. This means that you may find that your choices are limited and that you need to truly create a budget and stick to it.…

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