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Homeoperty: June 2013
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Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Making an Offer in a Seller's Market. Submit a good earnest money deposit. Show the Sellers You Are Qualified. Almost every multiple offer will be accompanied by a lender letter. To stand out, ask your lender for a pre-approval letter, which is different than a prequalified letter. Being preapproved makes you a stronger buyer in the seller's eyes. Write Your Best Offer. Last word of advice-don't hope for negotiation. Offer your highest price and make it attractive, even a bi...
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Homeoperty: January 2014
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Friday, January 31, 2014. Single and ready to buy? If you're looking at jumping into homeownership solo, here are my five top things to consider. 1 Stay within your budget. Buying a home on your own is a fantastic move and great step toward your financial future. 2 Prepare for added chores. 3 Think of Safety and security. 4 Consider resale value. 5 Think about the future. You may buy yourself a nice little home or condo now, but someday you might not be single and you'll add a significant other to your t...
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Homeoperty: Reasons not to sell your home on your own
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Thursday, February 6, 2014. Reasons not to sell your home on your own. Before trying to sell your home on your own, consider some reasons it may make sense to higher a Realtor:. You will not just negotiate with buyers on the price of your home. You will deal with their agent, their attorney, their home inspector (if there are issues with the home which there always are) , the appraiser (if he/she questions the value), and the buyer's bank. These days almost ALL. 43% on the internet. 9% from a yard sign.
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Homeoperty: March 2013
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Friday, March 29, 2013. How to get your Home ready for an Open House. The Spring is here and many home buyers will turn their Sunday drives into a house hunting experience, stopping at open houses along the way. Want your home to stand out on the trail? Here is a checklist to follow when preparing for an open house:. 2 Use "home wash" (hose attachment available at home improvement stores) to clean the outside of the house. 3 Clean rain gutters as well as outside windows and screens. 13Buy new linens and ...
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Homeoperty: Want to buy a home in 1 year?
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Thursday, January 2, 2014. Want to buy a home in 1 year? It's a new year, but maybe you are not fully ready to purchase a home. Want to do it in one year? Here is a month-by-month look at what you should do to get ready to make that move. Review your credit report and start to build and improve your credit. Here's a link that may help from CNN Money:. Http:/ money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2013/08/16/3-ways-to-build-credit- without-using-credit-cards. What is important to you? It's impor...
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Homeoperty: April 2013
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Friday, April 26, 2013. Maintain, Update, and Upgrade! The value of your home. Here are a few suggestions:. Often times we confuse the term ‘Update’ with ‘Upgrade’. Updating the home just means to keep it cosmetically as though it is recent. Sometimes this just means changing out a couple of light fixtures, paint on the walls, color choices on the exterior and maybe even the flooring. When your appliances are getting to look a little…used- Maybe you are getting tired of them? Follow Vin on Facebook.
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Homeoperty: July 2013
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Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Why work with a buyer's agent? When you are involved in a business transaction it is always important to have someone working on your behalf. Although buying a home is personal, it is no question that it is a business transaction. I am often asked why a buyer would need a buyer's agent working for them. Many think that just going through the listing agent of the home they would like to buy somehow get them the best deal. It is quite the opposite. Getting to the closing table req...
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Homeoperty: December 2013
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Friday, December 27, 2013. After Christmas you might find yourself with a bigger mess than before. These tips will help you get organized in the new year. If you have a fake tree, you'll need to find a good place to store it. Always keep the box it came in, you might just be able to put it back in. Many of the newer models have just a few parts and are very easy to get back in the box. You can also look for special containers to put ornaments in their own compartments for storage. This one is a bit more ...
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Homeoperty: September 2013
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013. I know we all think we have time to get the yard ready for winter, but all too soon that snow is on the ground and there was still one or two things left to do. So I thought I would post a few tips, that I have found, to make that Fall clean-up go a little easier. Hopefully you will see one or two new ones. Clean out the gutters, but try and wait for all the leaves to fall. This is a great time to check for leaks and any wear and tear. Follow Vin on Facebook. If you are pla...
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