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Can you afford a green home?

Green homes are becoming more mainstream as consumers place energy-efficiency a top priority. Still, homebuyers are often discouraged from finding or building green digs under the perception that these homes...

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Tips for Sellers in a Soft Real Estate Market

The real estate market is not crashing. It’s following some predictable economic patterns of correction. This year’s market is getting better for buyers but sellers are still in the game. Get informed, get your home prepared and make the most of it.

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Choosing the Right Seller Agent

You’ve made the decision to sell and want to use a real estate agent to get the most out of your investment. Now what? Your agent will be your representative, your advocate and your key to a successful transaction so don’t hire a seller agent, hire the right seller agent. Here’s how…

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Easy Home Improvements That Make a Difference

When it's time to sell your home should be looking its absolute best. These days, as the market turns towards buyers, this is even more important. There are easy home improvements you can make that aren't...

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Photography Tips for FSBOs

It’s true that a picture is worth a 1,000 words and in real estate that translates into 1,000s of dollars. Having top quality photographs in the advertisements for your home will bring buyers to...

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Understanding Energy Efficient Mortgages

As rising energy costs continue to plague homeowners, the FHA offers an incentive to buy energy efficient homes: energy efficient mortgages (EEM). An EEM applies to homes that include energy saving...

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How to Save on Real Estate Commissions

Homeowners aren’t always aware that the real estate commission rate is an adjustable factor in the terms of their contract. When considering a selling agreement, homeowners should look to negotiate commission rates as a way to retain the equity in their home. Here's how...

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Smart Investor Guide: Condominiums

Condominiums can be a great way to invest in real estate. They offer low maintenance living, are easy to rent and do a good job of holding their value. There are pros and cons to purchasing a condo but smart...

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Tips for Buyers in a Soft Real Estate Market

A drop in existing home sales at the end of 2006 marked a decline not seen for over two decades. For sellers, this is not good news and means there is more supply than demand. However, the sun is starting to shine on savvy buyers who’ve waited patiently for the right time to invest.

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What Your Realtor Can't Tell You

Realtors can offer buyers a considerable amount of consolidated information but there are certain things that they simply cannot discuss with clients. Fair Housing laws define the role of a real estate agent as matching buyers with properties, not filtering information about local demographics. Find out where to get the facts...

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