When buying a new home, you’re likely to receive advice from your agent on sales trends in your target neighborhoods and how a deal might be negotiated with a particular buyer. Check out these examples of common advice, so you can decide how you might respond. Creating tension Many agents leverage neighborhood listings when negotiating…
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Climate change is having an increasing impact on real estate, and as a first-home buyer, it’s important to consider sustainability when looking to purchase a property. By thinking about a home’s green features you will not only reduce your environmental impact but also potentially lower your energy costs. It is a good idea to consider…
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There are more than two million licensed real estate agents in America, so how do you find someone who understands your needs and will work hard to make your transaction a success? One tip is to start by asking family and friends to recommend a broker who they’ve worked with recently. When it comes time…
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Emotions can be tricky to manage when you’re in the mood to buy a home. Falling in love can lead you to pay too much or suffer a broken heart when someone else wins the deal. Conversely, viewing a property without any emotion may lead you to miss out on homes that are ideal for…
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With the spring market upon us, the real estate scene is moving into a vibrant selling period where buyers emerge from their winter blues full of confidence that falling inflation will ignite buyer activity. The economic optimism of the past few weeks should not be mistaken for an “easy sell” if you’re about to put…
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Loans for multi-family properties are on the rise, according to the latest data from Fannie Mae. A total of $69 billion in finance was closed last year for multi-generational families to establish a home as part of Fannie Mae’s mandate to provide affordable housing. The areas where Fannie Mae applied these loans included “Multi-family Affordable…
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If you’re a young buyer cruising the real estate scene to find your first home, you’ve probably found an apartment or house that hits the price range but may need thousands of dollars of upgrades. While this may put some doubts in your mind, you should take heart. Unless you’re confronting structural issues, many problems…
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Painting is one of the cheapest and easiest upgrades you can do for your home before putting it on the market. A fresh lick of paint will give your place a fresher, more appealing appearance whether your project is outside the home or indoors. Preparation is key, of course. And if you spend time washing…
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Understanding buyer needs is the secret to achieving an outstanding sales result for your property. Like many walks of life, real estate is susceptible to fashion trends and it’s important to understand what’s hot, and what’s not, to have a great selling experience. If your home hits the right buttons with two or more motivated…
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A great garden is guaranteed to turn buyers’ heads, but they don’t happen by accident. With the warmer spring days upon us, this is the best time of year to start thinking about getting your front and back yards into shape. Complete a few small tasks now, and your garden will be all set when…
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