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Picking the right sander for the job
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
Great models priced from $40-$250 From removing old peeling paint to putting a glass-smooth finish on a new cabinet, sanding is a part of life for any do-it-yourselfer. It can be a tedious and dusty ...Sunday, 27 January 2008 -
The Critical Role of the REALTOR®
Category: Real Estate/National
... currently listed properties 5. Research sales activity for the past 18 months from MLS and public record databases 6. Research “Average Days on Market” for this property type, price range ...Friday, 11 January 2008 -
Asheville in Top 10 Real Estate Markets in 2007
Category: Real Estate/Western North Carolina & East Tennessee
... Board of REALTORS® shows an increase in inventory and days on the market but apparently prices are still holding. It is a great time to own real estate in Western North Carolina. National ...Tuesday, 01 January 2008 -
How Much Can You Afford to Borrow?
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
Once you've decided to purchase a new home, the next step is to calculate how much you can afford. Your price limit will depend on your current financial situation - which means you need to compare ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
The Dangers of Not Using a Home Inspector
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... the property that might give you leverage to negotiate a better price, or may discover problems so severe that you decide against buying the house at all. A home inspection will cost between $300 and ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Rethinking your home search
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... trusted financial advisor to see if you're looking in the right price range. If you're over your head financially, scale back to a level that feels comfortable. THE CLOSING: It can be useful to reconsider ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Make your condo purchase a smart one
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... as owner-occupants. The result can be declining maintenance quality. Condo complexes with anti-renter rules are considered very desirable for owner-occupants and often bring premium resale prices. ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Pros and Cons of Buying Fixer-Upper Home
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... the property they buy is worth the price they pay. Overpaying for a fixer can jeopardize your equity. In fact, if you overpay and then overimprove for the market, you can end up with negative equity. ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Warm Up an Empty House for Faster Sale
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... likely to get vandalized. The longer the house is on the market, the lower your chances are of selling at a good price, so it's much better to spend a little extra money on getting the house sold ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Investing in Foreclosures
Category: Real Estate/Investing
... by another individual at a much lower price, investing in them can be very beneficial. How Do You Find Foreclosures? One method of finding foreclosures is to search for the lenders that hold ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
The Truth About Private Mortgage Insurance
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... value (or sale price, in some cases), your lender will require that you obtain private mortgage insurance. This insurance is protection for the lender against a default on the loan. How Much and ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Tips for First-time Buyers
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... calculate the market value for the type of home you're interested in on the basis of recent sale prices of similar properties and will help you determine if properties you're interested in are priced ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
The Most Common Home Defects and Solutions
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... you should you find any these common defects. If a defect is found, you'll have options to have the seller repair the problems or allow for money to be taken off the price due to the defect. The ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Open Houses '101'
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... your motivation for selling. If you're anxious to sell quickly you don't want buyers picking up on that, as they can use it as leverage in negotiating a lower price. Listen carefully to potential ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
How to Negotiate for Top Dollar
Category: Real Estate/Seller
When it comes to selling your home, you'll want to get top dollar for it. Consider these tips to help you get a great return on your investment. Price It RightFirst and foremost, price it right. ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Cut Your Closing Costs
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... it is essentially the same as negotiating a lower sale price for the property. To a seller who is asking $200,000 for their property, there is no difference in accepting an offer of $190,000 and accepting ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Overcharges Run Rampant in Home Loans
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... fees, and loan officer overages. Lender steering refers to the unsavory practice of soliciting borrowers for loans priced higher than those for which the borrower would qualify. Steering is often ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Mortgage Glossary
Category: FAQs/General
... a possible price that they could be approved for and pay for a house, and the mortgage required to pay that amount. Agency Disclosure - Most states require that an agent discloses which side they ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
The Best Way to Sell Your Home Quickly
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... a Good Agent An agent will be able to give you advice on how to price your home competitively, and their knowledge and impartiality will aid in pinpointing problem areas that might reduce your property's ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
How to Sell Your Starter Home
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... repairs, doing this yourself is a better option than agreeing to lower the sale price. First-time buyers may feel more comfortable buying a home that doesn't need any significant repair work done, even ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Home Sellers Hit Roadblocks in Today's Market
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... realty agent in your vicinity, there are five key reasons your home might not sell although nearby comparable residences are selling: 1. THE ASKING PRICE IS TOO HIGH. By far, this is the top reason ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
How to Avoid Paying the Capital Gains Tax
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... is low enough). Now for a little math. Capital gains are calculated by the net selling price (sale price minus real estate commissions and closing costs) minus the adjusted basis (original cost plus ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
The New 40-Year Mortgage
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... insurance until you have at least 20% equity in the property. And if housing prices go down, you're at even greater risk. Suddenly, you owe more than the house is worth, and you've got too little ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
What do School Test Scores Mean for the Value of Your Home?
Category: Real Estate/Seller
It used to be that proximity to cities was a key factor influencing home prices. Not any more. An increasingly large amount of evidence garnered from academic research indicates that test scores ...Tuesday, 25 December 2007 -
Borrowers get tips on dealing with mortgage brokers
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... general, borrowers should view brokers as providers of professional services for which they are paid a fee. That fee is the only price brokers control, and it is the only price that borrowers using brokers ...Sunday, 23 December 2007 -
5 Things to Ask Before Making an Offer on a Condo
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... fast and inconspicuous, so as not to scare the seller. On the other hand, you can and should use your findings in the negotiation process to help you get your condo for the best possible price. ...Saturday, 22 December 2007 -
Best Way to Buy Home That Needs Repairs
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... of the buyers' inspections. The sellers were offended. They had agreed to sell for significantly less than their asking price. They weren't inclined to make any further concessions. So they turned down ...Saturday, 22 December 2007 -
What's Your Sales Strategy?
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... interest you create in your property, the better your ability to negotiate a good sale price. This section of the plan should include things such as: Advertising, photographs, and signage. Whether ...Saturday, 22 December 2007 -
How to Avoid 8 Costly Moving Mistakes
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... company so as not to delay your moving plans. 2. Not requiring a written estimateIt's fine to have moving companies give you an estimate over the phone or Internet. But to get a firm price, you need ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Secrets to Making a Lowball Offer
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... move (or if you’ve found an intriguing investment property) then you need to learn how to make a lowball offer — and get it accepted. Generally, a lowball offer is 10% or more below list price. First ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Shopping for the Best Mortgage
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... Mortgage pre-approval is one of the best bargaining tools you can have when it comes to negotiating a sales price. Plus, it’ll save you valuable time at closing. HouseValues ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Setting the Stage for a Successful Sale
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... or have your home fluffed by a professional, one Chicago-area expert confirms that homes that are staged often sell 75% faster and for 3%–6% higher than the asking price! Tip # 1Your real estate agent ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Best ways to attract fixer-upper buyers
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... the yard was spruced up; and the house was staged for sale. The transformation was stunning. The property sold with multiple offers for considerably over the asking price. The buyers who had ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Fair Housing
Category: FAQs/Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
... color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin. This includes the right to expect: Housing in your price range made available to you without discriminationEqual professional ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Finding Perfect House Is All About Timing
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... I looked long enough to understand the local market and the range of housing options available? Could there be another, even better listing on the market, perhaps at a better price? Will an upcoming listing ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Making an attractive home-purchase offer
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
It's easy to assume that negotiating is adversarial. You, the buyer, are on one side -- the side that wants to buy a property for the lowest price possible. The opposition on the other side is the seller ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Save money on home improvement
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... you can save on your next project! Lumber: There are a number of different lumber grades available, and the higher grades also carry higher price tags. If you don't need the increased structural ...Thursday, 20 December 2007