So many buyers, especially first-timers, are out looking not so much for a house, but for a house that's a real deal. And many assume that a "deal"ť equals a foreclosure.
But not every foreclosure is a deal, as REALTOR® Kathy Novak of Racine, WI explains.
“A foreclosure is not a deal when:
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If you want to know whether photos can truly sell your home, the answer is that it depends. The quality of the photos and what you are taking pictures of count more than just displaying any old photos.Â
North Carolina REALTOR® David diCecco is a strong advocate of taking quality pictures.Â
“There is an old adage that a picture [...]
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There is so much new terminology to learn when you start the search for your first home. If you don’t understand something, you could pay the price later if something is not correct.
Atlanta, Georgia REALTOR® Mike Sherrard explains one required document that you and your Realtor should ask to see.
“When writing an offer to purchase [...]
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Q: Is this a good time to buy?
A: This is the time to buy a house. Not only are prices low, but something that most people don't seem to consider or agents don't seem to understand, is interest rates.I've been in the business 48 years and they're lower than they were when I started in [...]
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Last month, the country recognized National Home Safety Week.Â
The occasion inspired Nebraska REALTOR® Robin Jones to suggest ways to keep the exterior of your home safe:“Store flammable liquids like gasoline and paint thinners outside the home and away from anything that could spark a flame. These liquids could explode.
Make sure your garage and shed either have a convenient light [...]
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If you have a real estate question, now’s your chance to “Ask a REALTOR®"ť!
“Ask a Realtor” is a question and answer feature connecting home buyers and sellers with real estate experts. You can ask about any real estate-related item, and many of the answers are published on REALTOR.com® Blogs.
Take a look at some recent examples on [...]
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The low-ball offer is hardly uncommon, especially with the number of all-cash ‘let's make a deal’ buyers who feel that a bad news economy gives them purchasing leverage in any market.Â
Newark, Ohio REALTOR® Patrick Guanciale offers advice on things that Realtors consider before rejecting the offer.
“Now, obviously you have an obligation to present all offers. And yes, [...]
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Are you a landlord who is tired of the amount of time it takes to keep up everything?
For many investors, managing rental properties is their passion. However, Nevada REALTOR® Sandra Mathewson says often times when the "hands-on"ť day-to-day job starts to feel overwhelming, that's when landlords begin looking for help.Â
“Let's take a look at some [...]
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Buyers and sellers often ask: Should I use a REALTOR® or not? Most folks often underestimate the value of Realtors and their importance in a real estate transaction. A real estate professional can be an invaluable asset on both sides of the deal, helping to keep the deal together and running smoothly.
Los Angeles Realtor Lee Dworshak [...]
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Over the last five years, one of the newest developments in real estate is the ability for home buyers and sellers to search online for a home's appraisal value.Â
Many websites offer free estimates, but some consumers and REALTORS® like Daniel Maloney say the values calculated often are inaccurate and misleading.
 ”Making sense of the story for consumers:Online [...]
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