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When buying and selling real estate, comps are very important. These are used to determine the value of the property. Essentially, you just find comparable properties that have sold, you look at the market value for those properties, and you use it to set the value on...
The title records for every piece of real property include what industry professionals call a legal description. The legal description for your property describes the plot of land and any improvements transferred through a deed. It is a written explanation of the...
If it’s been years since you’ve had a home on the market, you may be surprised and touched when your real estate agent forwards you emails or even hand-written letters from prospective buyers. These “love letters” have become common – particularly in highly...
When you find what appears to be the perfect property, you need to check if it really is. Often properties have issues that mean they are not as good a deal as they first appear. One of those is easements. An easement gives someone else the right to use part of your...
A mortgage is the most popular way of financing the purchase of a new house. However, not everyone qualifies for one. You must have a good credit score and cash for a downpayment - which may be out of reach for many. However, there is another way of buying a home that...
Closing a real estate deal is no easy feat. Some deals collapse at the last minute, even when they seemed so promising initially. As the buyer or seller, it can be frustrating. Understanding why this happens can help you avoid the hurdles that usually come up when...
Much of what you do while you're young will have a great impact on your future. Many people try to make big investments while they’re young and full of energy so they can kick back and relax in later years. There are many benefits to investing in real estate young....
For the average adult in New York, there will be no bigger purchase in their life than the home where they live. Residential real estate is often worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, and those who finance real estate transactions may spend up to a third of their...
Buying a house can be a tedious and lengthy process. If the owner is willing to accept an all-cash offer for the house, however, you can save some time (and, possibly, money) by cutting out the loan officer and bank. An all-cash offer can be made if you have the funds...
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...