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5 Home Buying Myths

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, September 06, 2016 Home buyers get a lot of advice from friends and family – some good, some bad. A lot of myths can pop up and negatively guide their home purchasing experience. Make … Continue reading

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4 Must-Know Tips for Buying, Selling in 2016

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, January 15, 2016 What do buyers and sellers need to know to be smart about the housing market in 2016? “The 2016 housing market is forecasted to be mainly a seller’s market, filled with … Continue reading

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10 Things to Take the Trauma Out of Home Buying

Find a real estate agent that’s simpatico. Home buying is not only a big financial commitment, but also an emotional one. It’s critical that the agent you choose is both skilled and a good fit with your personality Remember, there … Continue reading

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Mistake No. 8: Procrastination Post-offer

Mistake No. 8: Procrastination Post-offer Always ensure that the communication between your Realtor and yourself is exceptional and that you are both reachable at all times. Once an offer on a home is made time is usually of the essence, … Continue reading

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Mistake No. 7: Anger over Inspection Repair Requests

Mistake No. 7:   Anger over Inspection Repair Requests. Remember Mistake No. 3; being dishonest about the home?  “A seller risks losing a potential sale by hiding something they know is wrong with their house.   When it’s found, inevitably during the … Continue reading

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Mistake No. 2: Overpricing Your Home.

Mistake No. 2: Overpricing Your Home. Ah….pricing your home right.   No subject could be touchier.  Although no one can place a value on the “home” you have built over the years, in order to sell, an asking price must be … Continue reading

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The Five Year Rule

One thing you should always ask yourself before you purchase a home is how long you plan on living there. The answer to that depends on your geographic area as well as the neighborhood you intend to purchase in. The … Continue reading

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15 Year Mortgage Rate Lowest Ever

According to a weekly report from Freddie Mac, this week the mortgage rate for a 15 year fixed-rate mortgage hit an all-time low of 2.61%, down from 2.64%. This new low beat out the previous record of 2.63% recorded in November … Continue reading

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Buying a Home from Distinctive Properties…

Representing you as a Buyer we will… Find out what your needs and desires are in a home. Provide and describe information, attributes, and amenities of available properties. Identify available properties meeting your needs. Estimate closing costs and monthly payments. … Continue reading

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