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There are many myths in real estate about various factors that will help you sell your house faster and for the best price.You must have heard people saying that the most important factor that influences how quick and how well your property sells is location. In truth, location is the one thing y...

Knowledge is power, especially in real estate. You need to be informed about the home-buying process, as well as to keep yourself on top of the new listings. You need to learn about the neighborhood you want to move in, about various types of mortgages and many other issues that arise during the ...

Many buyers believe that closing the contract is the easiest part of the real estate transaction. This is not so, buyers and sellers alike have been known to drop deals for various reasons. The closing process is rich in paperwork and legal issues.It is important to understand that there are a lo...

There are many details and technicalities to take care of when buying a house. One of them is checking the permit history on the property.Some communities do not allow for certain types of remodeling and building without a special permit. But it might be that the sellers were either not aware, or...

It's been a long way, but finally you're ready to close the deal and move on to the life in your new home. Before you do that, there are a few things you must know.As a seller, believe it or not, you also have financial responsibilities. Typically, you will have to pay the real estate commission,...

Getting a specialist to do a property appraisal is the only way of ensuring that you won't have any surprises during the rainy season, when an apparently good roof will start leaking.You will need to make sure that the property appraiser is licensed or certified by the state. Then, get a copy of ...

Whether you feel tired of endless house visits, swamped in legal lingo, or disappointed in a failed deal and ready to give up, take a moment to think about the benefits of homeownership.The first and the most important is the fact that you will be able to furnish and remodel your home to your hea...

Many people believe that spring is an auspicious season for selling your home. It has nothing to do with the symbolic "birth of nature". It is a known fact that more people search for a house to purchase in the spring. This should do the trick, don't your think?Well, no as a matter of fact, becau...