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Buying a home is a tricky process, but it shouldn’t be that way and often is the cause of a bad real estate agent. Knowing what makes a poor real estate agent could save you tons of trouble as you find your new home. 1. Your real estate agent lacks communication...
A big step in many people's lives is to buy a home and lay down new roots. When it comes to buying a new home, many people make mistakes that they later regret. Mistakes happen as often as the home purchases that people make. The best deterrent from mistakes is to...
The real estate market is hotter than ever, and would-be buyers are struggling to gain an advantage in a bidding war. Could an escalation clause in your next offer help you secure a home? Quite possibly, it could be the best way to give you a fighting shot at getting...
If you're going to buy a house, you're going to be responsible for some closing costs on that house. These could be as low as 2% or as high as 5%. As you can imagine, having to pay 5% on top of a expensive new home could add a financial burden that you weren't...
You’ve started a family and it’s time to look for a property upgrade. The house you currently have just doesn’t have enough space for kids, and you need something substantially bigger. You’ve spotted a house that looks ideal, but you’re unsure about the neighborhood....
The real estate market is booming right now. While many people are finding great homes that they can move into as soon as they close, others find that their dream home already has tenants living in it. Buying a home that already has tenants living in it is a...
You may have found a real estate agent who’s promised you great things to come. They ran you through every question to ensure you find the best property. Now it’s been a few weeks and your agent has left you in the dark. They may not be responding or they may be...
As the buyer in a real estate transaction, there are certain rules that help protect you. You have the right to inspect the property and to include a contingency clause in case the property doesn't pass inspection. With more competition for real estate in recent...
The residential real estate market has undergone incredible changes in the last few years. Prices have increased, while supply in the housing market remains relatively low. Supply chain issues and remote work further complicate an already stressful real estate market....
You find a home that you want to buy, and you make an offer at market value. The seller accepts your offer. You're very excited to finally have your own home. But then the seller decides that they can't bear the thought of moving out of their home after all. They tell...