real-estate

  • Take Advantage Of Home Inspections To Get The Best Price For Your Home


    When considering to sell a home, it is advisable that you have it inspected before listing it. A home inspection is important as it helps to uncover not-so-obvious problems. This helps in not only enabling you to decide on what repairs to do, but also helps to avoid any surprises down the line -- since most buyers do their own inspections. And while spending money on a home inspection is not mandatory, this is usually money well-spent as it helps to increase your chances of getting a higher price for your home.
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  • 3 Ways To Make Your Home More Appealing To Buyers


    When you hire a real estate company to help sell your home, there's still a lot you can do to help sell your house. Think about it in terms of giving your home a makeover so your home looks the best it can can. You can make your home more appealing to buyers with these X ways. 1. Get Your Home Power Washed Over the years, a lot of dirt and grime can accumulate on the exterior of your home.
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  • Aspire To Buy Commercial Property In 2017? 6 Tips To Help You Succeed


    If you are thinking about buying commercial real estate as part of your resolutions this year, you have a lot to consider. It can be difficult to begin investing if you never have before. Commercial property is not unlike residential property in some respects; however, it is important that you think about the property as an investment rather than a home. Achieve your real estate aspirations with these helpful tips. 
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  • 4 Staging Tips To Help You Successfully Sell Your Home Quickly


    If you have plans to put your home up on the market in the near future, then you want to be able to sell it as quickly as you can and receive the best possible price for your home. Now, in order to do this, you need to not only make sure that your home is in good shape (all the repairs have been made, such roof leaks and foundation issues), but you also need to stage it so that it appeals to potential buyers the moment they see your home from the road and step foot inside the house.
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  • Two Reasons Why Buying A Multi-Family Property Makes Sense


    When shopping for a first home, many people keep their eyes on single-family abodes. However, there are many good reasons to consider purchasing a multi-family property, such as a duplex. Here are two reasons why you may want to invest in this type of real estate as a first-home option. Increased Flexibility in Living Arrangement Possibly the primary reason why you'd want to invest in a duplex, triplex, or quadplex is the amount of flexibility you'll have with the living arrangements.
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  • Buying A Condo? Why You Should Purchase One In The Warehouse District


    If you're in the market to buy a condominium, you're making a great decision.  Condos offer the perfect balance between owning a single-family home and apartment living.  There will likely be a homeowner's association to take care of the grounds maintenance so you can spend your free time relaxing instead of mowing the lawn.  However, before you make your big purchase, you need to decide where you want to live.  You can choose the suburbs, but an even better option is to move into the downtown warehouse district.
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  • Home Inspections: 3 Problems That May Be Found And Put A Stop To Your Home Sale


    Whether you are buying or selling a house, it can all come to an end after the home inspection process. As a buyer, you may find yourself heading back to the listings and looking for a new home because you just lost the home of your dreams. As a seller, you may find yourself out thousands of dollars fixing to the mistakes in order to get your house back up on the market for sale.
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  • 2 Pet-Friendly Features To Consider In A New Home


    Shopping for a new house can be a bit difficult when you are trying to find a home that can accommodate every member of your family, especially the furry members of your family. The reason for this is because most homes do not really seem to have been designed for your pets specifically, but there are a few pet-friendly features you can consider and look for in a new home that will make your pet's stay there much more pleasant, such as the two listed below.
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  • How to Know If an Apartment Is Good for Senior Living


    If you're looking for a place to rent and are approaching retirement, you might be feeling discouraged. Many people in your age demographic own homes or move to retirement communities, but that may not be what you are looking for. On the other hand, you also don't want to be the only senior in a building full of college students or young families with children. When touring potential places to live, what are some key signs to look for to help you know the apartment will good for a senior lifestyle?
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  • Selling Your Home? Avoid These Three Potentially Costly Mistakes


    Selling a home is not quite like selling a used appliance or even a car. It's an intricate process that depends on the state of the real estate market, the quality of your agent's work, and your own due diligence in ensuring the home is presented as favorably as possible. Sellers often make costly mistakes because they're new to the process and simply don't know any better. Luckily, you can learn from those mistakes without making them yourself!
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