2015 Featured News

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Baby Boomers: Maximize Your Home Equity

Whether you're a homeowner, a renter, or thinking about selling, it's important that you have a housing strategy for retirement. According to a recent study by JPMorgan Asset Management, real ...
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Neighbor-to-Neighbor Disputes

Sometimes moving to a neighborhood is like joining a big family, especially when your neighbors enjoy inviting each other to holiday parties, family barbeques, and children's birthdays. But, much ...
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Tips for Selling Your Home in the Winter

Even if you live in a place like Buffalo, New York where the snow could cover the ground for nearly half the year, it's still possible to sell your house when it's blanketed in snow, and fetch ...
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What’s the Best Time to List My Home?

You've probably been told to list your home early in the year. That way, by the time June rolls around, you'll be ready to seal the deal when home sales peak in the late spring/early summer. ...
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Retired Couple Settles Bitter Dispute With HOA

A retired couple who accused their homeowners association of denying the disabled husband, a former Marine pilot, access to the community pool out of retaliation settled their case for $109,000, ...
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How to Sell Your Home in 2015

If you're planning on selling your home in 2015, listen up! Selling your home is a strategic process, so it's important to do your homework before putting your property on the market. View ...
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Selling a Home in the Resort or Second Home Niche Market

Often when a realtor goes on a listing presentation, the seller says they "really don't have to sell." This is after the seller has received a thorough market analysis, and seen how many ...
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Critical Questions to Ask When Buying Property Overseas

Are you thinking about buying real estate overseas? One thing you have to know right away is that buying real estate abroad is nothing like buying real estate in the United States. There are many ...
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New Study Finds More Retirees ‘Upsizing’ Homes

Traditionally, retirees are known for downsizing in retirement. The move was thought to be less of a financial burden, less house to maintain, and less to clean. But, a new study may have proved that ...
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Dangers of Posting a ‘For Sale By Owner’ on Social Media

These days, it's not uncommon to scroll through your Facebook newsfeed and find a post about a real estate listing from one of your friends. Real estate postings are becoming popular because ...
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Is Your Neighbor’s House Risking Your Sale?

You're excited about moving, but there's one thing that's been delaying the sale of your home: your neighbor's house is an eyesore. The question is, how do you address the issue ...
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Legalized Marijuana Boosts Denver’s Housing Market

Colorado residents probably didn't see this coming: Once marijuana was legalized, the Denver housing market changed dramatically. Housing prices shot up, inventory tanked, and bidding wars became ...
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Look Out for Red Flags When Choosing a Real Estate Agent

The right agent can help you sell your home quickly or help you get into your dream home. On the other hand, the wrong agent can ruin the transaction, cost you a fortune, and leaving you with no place ...
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What Floods Have to Do With the Real Estate Market

Whenever there are devastating floods that damage people's homes, realtors get calls from flood-affected homeowners who are shell-shocked. When homes that are on the market get flooded, it can ...
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Avoiding Buyer’s Remorse

When buying a home, it's likely the largest investment you'll ever make. That said, the last thing that you want to do is make a decision that you'll later regret. If you buy the wrong ...
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Buyers: Watch Out For Sellers Who Hide Things

Have you found the house of your dreams? Are you ready to make an offer and plop down that down payment? Not so fast. That dream home could turn into a money pit after you sign on the dotted line if ...
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Best-Kept Secrets for Selling a Home

With the peak buying season around the corner, there are things that you can do that can improve your chances of a speedy sale. What steps can you take to attract buyers and get offers rolling in? #1. ...
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Chinese Auto Parts Maker May Be America’s Next Top Real Estate Buyer

According to Wanxiang Group Corp., the largest auto parts manufacturer in China, it could become the largest Chinese corporate investor in U.S. real estate. Since 2010, Wanxiang has invested in over ...
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Tenant Responsibility for Housing Repairs

While maintenance of a rental property is usually the property owner's responsibility, there are circumstances when it can be the tenant's responsibility. Even when a tenant signs a lease ...
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When Selling a Home, You Need to Consider These Disclosures

Whether you make a living flipping homes, or are a regular homeowner who is selling your property, there is certain information that you're required to disclose. If you intentionally conceal ...
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