Selling A Home From A Distance? 5 Local Professionals You Need On Your Team

Posted on: 30 July 2018
Selling a home when you don't live in the area adds complexity to a process that many people find complicated already. What you need is a good team on the ground to make the sale work quickly and easily. So, who should you call to be on your selling team? Here are five invaluable people. 1. Realtor. You want an experienced local realtor to handle everything from properly pricing the home to showing buyers to managing the paperwork for you.
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Home Rules: Understanding Deed Restrictions

Posted on: 29 July 2018
If you are in the market for a new home, you will likely encounter deed-restricted communities. There are both negative and positive points to be considered in these types of communities, and it's vital that you understand the restrictions before you get too carried away with your dream home search. Deed restrictions exist for various reasons; sometimes it's part of the homeowner's association rules, or it might be part of a special urban renewal zone or historic district.
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Why Has That Lot Been Vacant For 6 Months?

Posted on: 27 July 2018
As someone who's just getting started in real estate investment, you may assume that investors will jump at the opportunity to buy a vacant lot. Quite often, this is exactly what happens. However, in certain cases, you'll notice a lot staying vacant for weeks, one month, and sometimes even six months or longer. This may not make sense when people are rushing to buy up property in that neighborhood. Before you rush to snap up the property, it's a good idea to first find out why everyone else seems to be turning their nose up at the lot.
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Real Estate Buying Tips For Seniors

Posted on: 27 July 2018
Purchasing real estate is always a challenge, and the challenge is even greater for seniors. Many people don't realize that there's a good chance they'll have to move to a different house once they get to a certain age. As a senior, it may not make sense to live in a large house, especially when all the children have moved out of the house. This will mean having to dip back into the real estate market.
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