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HOW TO CHOOSE THE REALTOR THAT FITS YOU BESTFinding the ideal Realtor doesn't just happen by accident. It takes some research on your part. An important rule of thumb is to shop for the Realtor first, the house second.First, you want to talk with several Realtors from several companies to learn a...

STEPS YOU MUST TAKE TO CLOSE ON TIMEIn addition to the stress involved in the actual house hunting process, there is also the stress associated with closing the contract. To help reduce the level of frustration, we've provided some tips and information.To begin with, once a contract has been sign...

HOW TO MAKE MONEY INVESTING IN REAL ESTATEInvesting in real estate can either produce a negative or positive result. To increase your odds of making a successful investment, you need to educate yourself and arm yourself with facts.Currently, real estate is a hot market and now is the time to give...

To Rent or Not to RentRenting definitely has benefits that cannot be overlooked. You can usually walk away from a rental at little to no cost with a 30 days notice. Renting costs also appear to be less per month. And you may not have to deal with the cost of utilities breaking or mess with mowing...

ARE YOU MAKING THE RIGHT DOWN PAYMENT?Okay, you're getting ready to look at houses to buy. You have a pretty good idea what price range you need to look in, but what about the down payment? How much will you need to be prepared to put down and what should you put down?The standard in buying a hou...

HOW TO MOVE WITHOUT COMPLICATIONSOnce you have located your new home, now comes the fun part - moving. Whether you are moving two streets over from your current home, from one side of town to the other side, or clear across the country, you have two options for moving - using professional movers ...

GETTING A LOAN? KNOW YOUR OPTIONS FIRST While shopping for a home is exciting, it also means you need to do some research to find the best loan. Finding a good loan can make a huge difference in your monthly payment as well as the overall process.Here are some tips to help you along your way:Bein...

WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK YOU CAN'T AFFORD YOUR CURRENT HOMEBuying a house for the first time or upgrading from an existing house is a big decision. It's important that you have a good understanding of what you can and cannot afford to buy.ContingenciesIf you already own a house and have decided to...

FIRST TIME HOME OWNERS - MUST KNOW FACTS! If you are interested in buying your first home, don't allow myths to dissuade you from trying.The truth is that with home prices increasing, it's a little more difficult for the first-time homeowner simply based on price. However, with so many options av...

AVOID COMMON BUYER MISTAKES!Home buying can be a very exciting experience, but if you are not well-informed about the home buying process, it can also be very frustrating.In the "good old days" home buying was a less complicated process. You usually learned of a home for sale byword of mouth thro...