Home Buying Basics: Knowing What To Look For

Posted on: 6 August 2019
When you write a purchase offer for a house, you might be wondering if this will obligate you to purchase the home. In most cases, the answer o this is no, a purchase offer will not obligate you to buy a home, but you might lose out on your deposit if you back out of the deal for a reason that is not legal or valid. Here are several things to know about the obligations you have after putting in a purchase offer for a house.
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Posted on: 18 July 2019
Before you buy a property managed by a homeowners association (HOA), you should evaluate the HOA to confirm that it is a good fit for your life. The following are some of the factors to consider during the evaluation. Fees HOA fees vary greatly. Therefore, even if you have already been paying HOA fees, don't assume that your new home will attract comparable fees. HOA fees can range from a few hundreds of dollars to thousands of dollars.
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Posted on: 30 June 2019
The way that homes are sold has changed greatly over the last two decades, and most of that can be attributed to the internet. Now, potential buyers can go online and search for listings that interest them and then schedule a showing. Gone are the days where buyers had to rely solely on their real estate agent to find available homes for sale that meet their needs. This change has made more and more sellers tempted to forgo hiring a full-service real estate agent and instead try to do a for sale by owner or pay a real estate agent a small fee to simply list the property in the multiple listing service (MLS).
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Posted on: 17 June 2019
One of the most challenging times in life to deal with is if your condo won't sell. If you've had your property on the market for several months, this can be discouraging. Finding the right buyer will take time, but waiting too long may have you indeed out of sorts. Fortunately, there are things you can do that may help get your condo sold. Meet with a realtor If you've been trying to sell your property by yourself, this could be your first mistake.
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